Paul of Tarsus
What was Paul's original name?
Saul
What does bioethics deal with?
Ethical issues relating to life, medicine and biotechnology
What is marriage?
A committed union between two people
Who was Martin Buber?
A Jewish philosopher and religious thinker
What is environmental ethics?
Ethical consideration of humanity's relationship with the environment
What significant event transformed Paul's life?
His conversion experience on the road to Damascus
What Christian belief holds that human life is sacred?
Sanctity of life
What Christian teaching emphasises selfless love?
Agape
What are Buber's two relationship types?
I–Thou and I–It
What Jewish principle prohibits unnecessary destruction?
Bal Tashchit
What was Paul's major role in the development of Christianity?
He spread Christianity to Gentiles and established Christian communities
What belief teaches that humans are made in the image of God?
Imago Dei
What are two purposes traditionally associated with Christian marriage?
Love/companionship and procreation/family
What does I–Thou describe?
What does I–Thou describe?
A genuine, reciprocal relationship where each person is encountered as a unique individual
What does stewardship mean?
Humanity has a responsibility to care for and responsibly manage creation
What did Paul teach about salvation?
Salvation was available through faith in Jesus Christ and was not restricted to Jews
Why might Christians oppose euthanasia?
It can be viewed as deliberately ending a life that is sacred and belongs ultimately to God
How can Christian marriage express agape?
Through selfless love, commitment, fidelity, forgiveness and service
What does I–It describe?
A relationship where another person is treated as an object or means to an end
How can Jewish adherents apply Bal Tashchit today?
By avoiding unnecessary waste and destruction and acting responsibly towards the environment
Explain how Paul's missionary work contributed to the development of Christianity.
Paul established Christian communities, preached to Gentiles and wrote letters that helped shape Christian beliefs and practices.
Explain how Christian beliefs influence ethical decision-making in relation to bioethics.
Christians draw on teachings such as sanctity of life, Imago Dei, stewardship and the Bible when making ethical decisions about issues involving human life.
Explain how Christian marriage expresses Christian beliefs.
Marriage expresses beliefs about agape, commitment, fidelity, family and, in sacramental traditions, the sacred nature of the relationship and God's presence.
Explain the significance of I–Thou relationships for Jewish adherents.
I–Thou encourages genuine dialogue, respect and mutual recognition, reflecting the importance of relationships with others and ultimately relationship with God.
Explain how Jewish teachings influence environmental ethics
Teachings such as Bal Tashchit and stewardship encourage Jewish adherents to avoid unnecessary destruction, reduce waste and responsibly care for God's creation