Christianity 1
Unconditional Love. The most important type of love in Christianity
What is Agape?
Du'ah
Personal prayer that usually takes place after Salat
Evolution
The idea that all life on earth changed and developed slowly over time. Religious believers are divided in their acceptance of the theory of evolution
Morality
Principles and standards determining which actions are right or wrong. Religious people believe that their holy books can help guide them in choosing correct moral actions.
Humanists have fought for the legalization of assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia across the UK for terminally ill and paralyzed people. • They say being able to choose how and when you die is a fundamental human right.
What is Atonement?
Shaquah
Voluntary giving to the poor. This is any good deed done for others, it could be a financial donation or giving up your time to help someone.
Environmental Responsibilties
The duty upon human beings to respect, care for and preserve that natural environment. This includes the use of sustainability.
Free Will
The idea that human beings are free to make their own choices. Particularly moral choices.
Humanist views on Abortion
• Humanists would consider the wishes of all involved and think of the consequences. • They would try to use ‘situation ethics’- judging the rightness or wrongness of an act on a case-by-case basis. • However humanist views tend to be liberal so they are usually pro-choice.
What do all Christians believe about Creation?
All Christians agree that:
God was the ultimate creator of the universe
Creation was not accidental
Human beings are unique and different to other animals
Jihad
Jihad means ‘struggle’. The greater jihad is the internal struggle to be a good Muslim and submit to Allah’s will. This is how Muslims show submission to Allah’s will- by following his laws and putting their own wants/desires as second to what God wants.
Muslim beliefs about the sanctity of life
Muslims believe that life is created by God and therefore can only be taken by God. • God has created humans with a soul and has a plan for each of us. • No one has the right to take anyone's life or even their own. • Killing just one person is as bad as killing everyone in the world. • Anyone who does this will be punished by God on the Day of Judgment.
Muslim sin is punished according to what law
What is Shari'ah Law?
Humanist views on Death and the Afterlife
• Humanists do not believe in a soulthey are materialists. • They believe we decompose when we die and nothing lives on.
Crucifixion
the Roman form of executing someone on a cross. This shows that Jesus was truly human as he suffered on the cross as we would suffer. It shows his sacrifice (atonement)
Sawm
Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan • Nothing is eaten during daylight hours, Muslims are on their best behavior • Shows empathy with the poor and is a sign of dedication to Allah • The whole Qur’an is read during Ramadan to remember the night of power (when the Qur’an was revealed to Muhammad
___ - ______ = The Woman has the right to choose
Pro-Choice
Aims of Punishment
Protection- protecting ourselves and our belongings.
Deterrent- harsh punishment to discourages others from crime.
Retribution- making the criminal pay for what they have done
Reform- allowing people to change and not reoffend
Reparation- allowing people to make up for what they have done
Vindication- showing society that breaking the law is not ok
Humanist views on Funeral Rites
Non-religious funerals may contain music, poetry, reminiscences about the dead, candles and moments of quiet reflection. The service shows respect and love for the person without suggesting they are going to a better place. It is a celebration of their life and way to say goodbye.
“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
Hadith
The sayings of the Prophet Muhammad Muslims believe that the Qur’an is perfect and complete, but not everything is covered in its pages. At these times they turn to the Sunnah and the Hadith. The actions and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad are the next best authority
Christian beliefs on Euthanasia
Christians do not agree with euthanasia because of the sanctity of life. • Suffering is part of God’s plan; he would never give us more than we can bare. • The taking of human life is banned in the 10 Commandments. • They would suggest that hospice care is a real alternative to euthanasia. • Liberal Christians would allow the turning off of a life support machine if the patient is brain-dead, as this would be prolonging death not life.
• Some Christians believe in a Just War. • A Just War must meet certain criteria: • War must be a last resort, • war can only started and controlled by a leader of state, • war must have a just cause, • the aim of a war must be to bring about good, • innocent civilians should not suffer, • once evil has been conquered, war must stop. • Old Testament contains stories of people going to war. Jesus never condemned soldiers; he actually praised a Roman soldier.
Humanist views on Sanctity of Life
• Humanists do not believe that life is god-given or holy, but they do believe that life is precious. • As they do not believe in an afterlife they believe life is special as it is the only one we’ll get. • They believe we should respect human life and take the opportunity to increase the happiness of ourselves and those around us.