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what is stewardship
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duty given by God to humankind to look after the created world, and all life within it
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What are Christian beliefs about stewardship
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- the bible teaches Christian’s that God “ put man in the garden to take care of it” - Genesis- this means that Christians should be good stewards and look after God’s creation for Him
- in the encyclical laudato Si, Pope Francis wrote “ let us be protectors of God’s creation” - for example by recycling and reducing pollution
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What are Islamic beliefs about stewardship
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- Islam teaches that humans are God’s khalifahs. Prophet Muhammad taught Muslims that “ God has made you His stewards” - this means that Muslims should strive to protect creation
- Muhammad also teaches that “ the whole earth is a place of worship”
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What are quotes within Islam about stewardship
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- “ God has made you His stewards “ - Hadith
- “ the whole earth is a place of worship”
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What are quotes within Christianity about importance of stewardship
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- “ God put man in the garden to take care of it “ - Genesis
- “ let us be protectors of God’s creation” - Pope Francis in the encyclical laudato Si
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What is dominion
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belief that humans have been given control / charge of the world
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What are the Christian beliefs about dominion
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- the bible teaches humans that they have authority over animals and the world - ‘ they may rule over all the creatures” - this means that humans can use animals and natural resources in ways that are advantageous to humanity eg food ( animals) or fuel ( natural resources )
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What are Islamic views on dominion
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- the Qur’an teaches Muslims that “ God has made you successors upon the earth”.
- humans are able to use certain animals as food ( halal) and use natural resources in ways that are advantageous to them eg fuel
- however successorshup carries responsibility - Muslims believe that you must not take more than you need or cause unnecessary harm to animals / to environment
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What is responsibility
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having a duty or obligation to act a certain way
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What are natural resources
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resources which are found in nature - fossil fuels
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What is animal experimentation
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the use of animals for medical research and product testing
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What is medical research
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developing lifesaving drugs and vaccines
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What is product testing
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testing ingredients used in cosmetic products
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What are Christian beliefs that support animal use
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- Christians believe that God has given human dominion over animals this gives humanity the right to use animals that are advantageous eg as food or animal experiments.
- the Catechism teaches Catholic that “ God created everything for man”
- St Augustine also taught that “ both animal life and death is subject to our use”
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What are the uses of animals
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- animal experimentation
- medical research
- product testing
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What are the Christian’s quotes in support of animals use
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“ They may rule over all the creatures” - Genesis
“ God created everything for man” - St Augustine
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What are the Islamic beliefs that are in support of animal use
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- Muslims believe that God has allowed for certain animals to be used by humans - eg as food ( halal ) in ways that are advantageous to us
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What are the Islamic quotes that support animal use
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“ God has made grazing animals upon which you ride and some of them you eat” - Qur’an
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What are the Christian beliefs against animal use
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- Christians believe that God has appointed them to be stewards of creation- this means that it is their duty to look after animals. - they would not allow unnecessary harm to be caused to animals - eg certain methods of farming ( factory farming ) and cosmetic testing
- pope Francis states “ let us be protectors of creation” AND “ clothe yourself with compassion
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What are Islamic views against the use of animals that
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- Muslims believe that animals are part of God’s creation and must be cared for - this means that they should be used responsibly eg animals should only be used in testing if absolutely necessary
- the Hadith teaches “ actions are judged by intentions”
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What are the Islamic quotes used against animals use
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“ all creatures are communities like yourselves” - Qur’an
- “ actions are judged by intentions” - Hadith
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What is sanctity of life
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belief that life is sacred and holds because it was created by God - RELIGIOUS IDEA
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What is quality of life
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the standard of health, comfort and happiness / fulfilment experienced by a person - SECULAR IDEA
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What are Christian beliefs in the sanctity of life
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- Christians heavily affirm their belief that humans are made in imago dei ( image of God ) - this means that human life has special worth and value
- St Paul wrote that “ your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit”. - teaches Chrsitans that their body is sacred and their life is precious also : “ If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy“ - Corinthians
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What are Islamic beliefs in the sanctity of life
- the Qur’an teaches Muslims that “ you were lifeless and God gave you life”
- the Qur’an also teaches that God is sovereign over human life- only He decides when you are born and when you will die - “ it is not possible to die except by permission of God at an appointed time” - Qur’an - therefore Muslims oppose euthanasia
- “ Do not kill yourselves or others” - Qur’an
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What are Christian quotes about sanctity of life
” In the image of God He created them” - Genesis
“ your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit “ - Bible
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What are Islamic quotes about sanctity of life
” Do not kill yourselves or others “ - Qur’an
- It is not possible to die except by permission of God - Qur’an
- “ Whoever has killed a soul it is as though He has killed all mankind” - Qur’an
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What is abortion
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy, legal up to 24 weeks into pregnancy
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What do some Christian’s support in abortion
- THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND - allows abortion, in ‘ strictly limited ‘ situations. For example, if the mother’s health / life was at risk from continuing with the pregnancy. In this case, abortion may be the most loving thing to do = consistent with the teaching of Jesus to do the most loving thing - situation of ETHICs
- “ loves decisions are made situationally” - Joseph Fletcher
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What do Muslims support with abortion
- some Muslims would allow abortion if the mother’s health/ life was at risk from continuing with the pregnancy. In such cases, abortion may be the ‘ lesser of two evils”
- abortion may be permissible prior to ensoulment which is 4 month into the pregnancy
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What are Christian quotes that support abortion
“ love’s decisions are made situationally” - Joseph Fletcher ( situation of Ethics )
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What are Islamic quotes that support abortion
“ No mother shall be made to suffer because of her child” - Qur’an
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What are Christian quotes that are against abortion
“ do not kill” - 10 commandments
“ Before i formed you in the womb i knew you”
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What are Islamic quotes against abortion
“ Do not kill you child for fear of poverty, we shall provide for them” - Qur’an - strengthens the ummah and collective responsibility
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What are Christian views against abortion
- Catholic Christians strongly believe that life begins at the moment of conception - abortion is therefore wrong . It is a “ moral evil” that violates God’s command - “ Do not kill”
- it also violates the strong sanctity of life principle - belief that all life is sacred and Holy because it is created by God - Abortion intereferes with God’s plan - He is sovereign - you are killing God’s creation = sinful as humanity is made in imago dei
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What are Islamic views against abortion
- Muslims believe that you should not have an abortion due to fear that you are unable to provide for the child - God will always pave a way to guide you / ummah will help provide
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What is euthanasia
assistance with ending of life for a person who is terminally ill or has a degenerative illness; often described as a terminal illness
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What are Christian views that support euthanasia
- euthanasia can be supported if it is the most compassionate thing to do especially if they wish fir euthanasia to alleviate increasing pain and die ‘ with dignity ‘ - embodying Jesus’ teaching to “ love thy neighbour”
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What are Christian quotes that support euthanasia
“ clothe youselves with compassion” - ST PAUL
“ love’s decisions are made situationally “ - Joseph fletcher
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What are Christian quotes that are against euthanasia
“ do not kill” - 10 commandments
“ Euthanasia is a grave violation of the law of God “ - Pope John
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What are Islamic views against euthanasia
Muslims are against euthanasia because only God is able to take away life - the Qur’an teaches Muslims “ do not kill yourselves or others” - human life is sacred and ultimately belongs to God
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What is the afterlife
belief about what happens to “ us “ after our body has died
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What are Christian beliefs about life after death
- Christian’s believe Heaven is an eternal paradise where you will be with God forever/ Jesus said “ my father’s house has many rooms” and heaven is a reward for the righteous; in the parable of the sheep’s and Goats, Jesus taught that the “ righteous will have eternal life”
Other chrsitans believe that Heaven is a physical place. The physical ressurection of Jesus gives Christians hope for a continued physical existence after death. Others believe it is a spiritual state for the soul. St Paul wrote that “ flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God”
- the Book of revelation describes Hell as the “ fiery lake of burning sulphur “ - it is a place of punishment for unrepentant sinners
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What are the Islamic views on life after death
- Muslims believe that Heaven is an eternal paradise which is a reward for the righteous
- heaven is described by the Qur’an as the “ garden promised to the pious “ it is a “ blessed reward” and “ pleasant resting place” - Qur’ann
- heaven is not static but a continuous everlasting journey towards God
- The Qur’an teaches Muslims that “ hypocrites” and “ disbelievers” will be gathered in Hell
- in hell there will ve “ garments of fire tailored for those who disbelieve” - Qur’an - punishment in Hell includes scalding water and being restrained with iron crooks- it is a “ terrible” place - Qur’an
