Starter quiz
- A common criticism of the theory of evolution from religious groups is that ...
- it is not based on scientific evidence
- it contradicts the belief that God created all life forms ✓
- it suggests that humans are unrelated to other species
- it is only a theory with no proof
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- Which scientific discovery challenged traditional religious views on the origin of life?
- the discovery of gravity
- the theory of evolution by Charles Darwin ✓
- the Big Bang theory
- the invention of the microscope
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- What do fundamentalist Christians believe about the origin of life?
- that life evolved over millions of years
- that Genesis is a symbolic story
- that God created all life exactly as described in the Bible ✓
- that science fully explains the origin of life without God
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- The book of the Bible that describes the creation of life is called ...
- 'Genesis' ✓
- Some Christians believe that God initiated the Big Bang, a belief known as ______ evolution.
- 'theistic' ✓
Exit quiz
- What does the term 'sanctity of life' mean in religious teachings?
- life is valuable only when it is useful to others
- life is sacred because it was created by God or because each person is unique ✓
- life is valuable based on a person’s achievements
- life’s value depends on personal happiness
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- Which Bible verse is often used to support the idea that human life is sacred?
- “You shall not steal.”
- “God created mankind in his own image.” ✓
- “Love your neighbour as yourself.”
- “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”
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- What is one key difference between Catholic and Anglican views on the sanctity of life?
- Catholics believe life is sacred, while Anglicans do not
- Anglicans consider factors; Catholics hold that life is sacred in all situations ✓
- Catholics believe only certain lives are sacred, while Anglicans value all life
- Anglicans focus only on the afterlife when discussing life’s value
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- The belief that life has value simply because it exists is known as ...
- 'intrinsic' ✓
- Christians believe that human life is sacred because it was created in the image of ...
- 'God' ✓
- The view that moral decisions should be made based on love and compassion is called ______ ethics.
- 'situation ' ✓
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Key learning points
- The sanctity of life means life is sacred or intrinsically valuable.
- The value of life can be viewed absolutist or with consideration of extrinsic factors like suffering or autonomy.
- The Bible teaches that humans are created in God's image and emphasises the importance of preserving life.
- Catholics and Anglicans believe life is sacred because it's created by God, Quakers emphasise the divine in everyone.
- Humanists value life for its potential, while sentientists focus on the capacity to feel pleasure and pain.
Common misconception
All Christians see the sanctity of life as a moral absolute.
Different denominations and individuals may have varying perspectives on whether extrinsic factors such as dignity or well-being impinge on the sanctity of life.
Keywords
Intrinsic - something is valuable just because it exists, regardless of its usefulness
Sanctity of life - the belief that life is sacred/special because it was created by God, or because we are each unique individuals
Value - the worth, importance, or usefulness of something
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