Religion and Life
Explain 2 different religious views about how the universe began:
- Accept the Big Bang theory, explains how but religion is why
- Accept the literal truth of Gensis 1, made in 6 days, not a larger period of time
Explain 2 religious beliefs about the origins of human life:
- Gensis 1, made on the 6th day, rested to show his creation was complete,
imageo deus
- Gensis 2, made men and woman separately, Adam from clay and Eve from the
rib of man
Give 2 reasons why many people experience awe and wonder when they look at the
natural world:
- Looking at the natural world leads to the belief of an almighty God who created
it all
- Creation reveals the omnipotence of God
Give 2 ways that religious believers can help to protect the world’s natural resources:
- Reduce their consumption of natural resources, reuse and recycle resources
instead
- Walk or use public transport to reduce their emissions
Give 2 reasons why many religious people protect the environment:
- Belief in the world and everything in it is God’s creation, a sacred and unique
gift from God
- Humans have been given responsibility for the world, this duty is stewardship
Explain 2 religious beliefs about the value of the world:
- The world is the creation of God, beauty and complexity as designed by God
- A unique creation which cannot be replaced, responsibility to care for it for the
future
Explain 2 religious beliefs about stewardship:
- Must protect the environment and everything in it for future generations
- Genesis teaches it was one of the first responsibilities give to humans, must not
harm
All religious believers should work to stop the abuse of the natural world:
- Abuse of God’s creation and misusing power, destroying the earth, the natural
world induces wonder and awe at God’s power and so we should treat it will the
care it deserves
- Dominion over the world means they are permitted to do what they see fit, if it
is best for humanity, others may say it isn’t just for religious believers but
everyone has to stop it too.
Give 2 reasons why some religious people might support animal experimentation:
- Animal experimentation could help to cure diseases and save human lives
, - Dominion over animals, have control over them and can use them how they
want
Explain 2 religious beliefs about the sanctity of life:
- Life is sacred because humans are made in God’s image, unique among God’s
creation
- All life is given by god, so people do not have the right to take life
Paley’s argument: The world is so complex it must have a creator, like a watch
Religion and Life – continued
Views on abortion: For
- Not fair to bring a child into a world where it isn’t wanted (quality of life)
- ‘Lesser of two evils’ – COE and methodist church
- The action to save the mother, if in danger, which results in destroying the life
of the unborn child than it can be acceptable – Principle of Double Effect in
Catholicism (Love thy neighbour)
Views on abortion: Against
- Mature enough for a sexual relationship so mature enough for the consequences
- Only God can give and take life, he created each individual (imago dei)
- Life starts at conception (‘Do not murder’)
- Sanctity of life – human life is sacred and precious
Views on Euthanasia: For
- If someone is in pain, with no hope of recovery, it will relieve suffering (love thy
neighbour)
- Poor quality of life, if life becomes unbearable, euthanasia may be justified
- God gave free will so people have the right to choose to end their lives
Views on Euthanasia: Against
- Sanctity of life, all life is valuable, only God can give and take life, interfering
with God’s plan
- ‘Do not murder’
- Non-Religious: Hospices can manage pain and support, don’t need euthanasia if
proper care is given
- Euthanasia is illegal in the UK to protect life, must be followed, ‘Let everyone be
subject to the governing authorities’
Explain 2 different religious views about how the universe began:
- Accept the Big Bang theory, explains how but religion is why
- Accept the literal truth of Gensis 1, made in 6 days, not a larger period of time
Explain 2 religious beliefs about the origins of human life:
- Gensis 1, made on the 6th day, rested to show his creation was complete,
imageo deus
- Gensis 2, made men and woman separately, Adam from clay and Eve from the
rib of man
Give 2 reasons why many people experience awe and wonder when they look at the
natural world:
- Looking at the natural world leads to the belief of an almighty God who created
it all
- Creation reveals the omnipotence of God
Give 2 ways that religious believers can help to protect the world’s natural resources:
- Reduce their consumption of natural resources, reuse and recycle resources
instead
- Walk or use public transport to reduce their emissions
Give 2 reasons why many religious people protect the environment:
- Belief in the world and everything in it is God’s creation, a sacred and unique
gift from God
- Humans have been given responsibility for the world, this duty is stewardship
Explain 2 religious beliefs about the value of the world:
- The world is the creation of God, beauty and complexity as designed by God
- A unique creation which cannot be replaced, responsibility to care for it for the
future
Explain 2 religious beliefs about stewardship:
- Must protect the environment and everything in it for future generations
- Genesis teaches it was one of the first responsibilities give to humans, must not
harm
All religious believers should work to stop the abuse of the natural world:
- Abuse of God’s creation and misusing power, destroying the earth, the natural
world induces wonder and awe at God’s power and so we should treat it will the
care it deserves
- Dominion over the world means they are permitted to do what they see fit, if it
is best for humanity, others may say it isn’t just for religious believers but
everyone has to stop it too.
Give 2 reasons why some religious people might support animal experimentation:
- Animal experimentation could help to cure diseases and save human lives
, - Dominion over animals, have control over them and can use them how they
want
Explain 2 religious beliefs about the sanctity of life:
- Life is sacred because humans are made in God’s image, unique among God’s
creation
- All life is given by god, so people do not have the right to take life
Paley’s argument: The world is so complex it must have a creator, like a watch
Religion and Life – continued
Views on abortion: For
- Not fair to bring a child into a world where it isn’t wanted (quality of life)
- ‘Lesser of two evils’ – COE and methodist church
- The action to save the mother, if in danger, which results in destroying the life
of the unborn child than it can be acceptable – Principle of Double Effect in
Catholicism (Love thy neighbour)
Views on abortion: Against
- Mature enough for a sexual relationship so mature enough for the consequences
- Only God can give and take life, he created each individual (imago dei)
- Life starts at conception (‘Do not murder’)
- Sanctity of life – human life is sacred and precious
Views on Euthanasia: For
- If someone is in pain, with no hope of recovery, it will relieve suffering (love thy
neighbour)
- Poor quality of life, if life becomes unbearable, euthanasia may be justified
- God gave free will so people have the right to choose to end their lives
Views on Euthanasia: Against
- Sanctity of life, all life is valuable, only God can give and take life, interfering
with God’s plan
- ‘Do not murder’
- Non-Religious: Hospices can manage pain and support, don’t need euthanasia if
proper care is given
- Euthanasia is illegal in the UK to protect life, must be followed, ‘Let everyone be
subject to the governing authorities’
