Matters of life and death (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Sanctity of life definition
Sanctity of life definition
Human life is special & holy, created & given by God
When is life sacred? (Catholic belief)
When is life sacred? (Catholic belief)
From beginning to natural death
Why life belongs to God
Why life belongs to God
He creates it
Humans in God's creation
Humans in God's creation
The summit of God's creation
Genesis 2:7 - God breathed into man
Genesis 2:7 - God breathed into man
The breath of life
1 Cor 6:19 - what are our bodies
1 Cor 6:19 - what are our bodies
Temples of the Holy Spirit
Exodus 20:13 commandment
Exodus 20:13 commandment
You shall not murder
Genesis 1:27 - how God created mankind
Genesis 1:27 - how God created mankind
In his own image
Meaning of 'image of God'
Meaning of 'image of God'
Qualities reflecting God's nature (goodness, love, reasoning)
Why humans differ from other creatures
Why humans differ from other creatures
Each carries something of the divine within them
Sanctity of life influence on Catholic views
Sanctity of life influence on Catholic views
Shapes positions on abortion & euthanasia
What Catholics favour protecting
What Catholics favour protecting
Life from conception to natural death
Type of teaching sanctity of life offers
Type of teaching sanctity of life offers
Absolute teaching that doesn't change
What does sanctity of life principle guide?
What does sanctity of life principle guide?
Moral decisions on how to treat others
Why sanctity of life promotes respect
Why sanctity of life promotes respect
All life is valuable