ARGUMENTS

Question 1

Christian views on protecting the environment

Answer 1

Bible teaches creation belongs to God -> His creation promotes a sense of awe and wonder.
However, God gave humans DOMINION over creation.
Most Christians believe we have a RESPONSIBILITY and duty to be stewards (gave Adam and Eve rhis responsibility in the Garden of Eden)
Christian leaders (eg. the POPE) said to look after creation.

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Question 2

Muslim views on protecting the environment

Answer 2

Qur’an teaches creation belongs to God.
God’s creation brings a sense of awe and wonder to humans who reflect on it.
We are God’s ‘Khalifahs” so it is our duty to look after his creation.
We should use the Earth’s resources successfully.
On The Day of Judgement, humans will be asked how they have looked after the planet.

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Question 3

Views on animals for food

Answer 3

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Question 4

Christian views on animals (the use and abuse of animals)

Answer 4

1) Bible says to choose if you eat meat or not and shouldn’t be judged.
‘Everything that lives and moves about will be food for you’
2) Many Christians only accept medicine animal experimentation as it helps humans cure diseases
3) Humans have dominion over animals
‘Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground’

Question 4

Muslim views on animals (the use and abuse of animals)

Answer 4

1) Only certain animals can be eaten (Not pig) and must be halal (killed ina certain way).
2) Most Muslims allow animal experimentation for medicines, as it helps to prevent human suffering.
3) Muhammad treated animals well (told someone to return a bird’s eggs when he saw the bird was destressed by their removal).

Question 5

Different Christian sides of euthanasia:

Answer 5

-> Some believe it is a SIN ‘Thou shall not kill’
Sanctity of life - only what God has decreed
Christian leaders have condemned it.
-> Others believe it can be the most loving thing to do ‘love thy neighbour’ Bible.
Lesser of 2 evils -> quality of life. God gave us free will to choose.

Question 6

Give 2 general against Euthanasia

Answer 6

Murder (punished by law)
Pain can be managed (hospices)
Ill people may make different choices.

Question 7

Give 2 general for Euthanasia

Answer 7

Your choice
Loving thing to do -> end suffering
More dignified and peaceful before suffering increases (upsetting and unnecessary for vicitim and families)

Question 8

Muslim beliefs about euthanasia:

Answer 8

-> Murder which Qur’an forbids unless retribution for certain things.
Against God’s plan (shirk) - sin
‘No soul may die except with god’s permission at a pre-destined time’

Question 9

Different Christian sides of abortion:

Answer 9

-> Catholic Christians (life begins at conception, so murder). ‘thou shall not kill’
Sanctity of life: God has the right to decide when we die so abortion is against God
-> Other Christians beieve it is loving - bible says to be loving ‘love thy neighbour’
Lesser of 2 evils - quality of life for foetus and mother is important.

Question 10

Different Muslim sides of abortion:

Answer 10

-> Sanctity of life - God should take lives - sin
Abortion due to poverty is not allowed as ‘do not kill your children for fear of poverty’
-> Ensoulment occurs at 120 days, before then the foetus is not a person so abortion is allowed.
Women’s life at risk = women takes priority over foetus.

Question 11

Christian view on Peace

Answer 11

Jesus often promoted peace
‘Blessed are the peacemakers’

Question 12

Muslim view on Peace

Answer 12

‘Islam’ = peace and submission
Muslims often greet each other with a sentence meaning ‘peace be with you’

Question 13

Christian view on Justice

Answer 13

God is just and expects humans to also be just in their treatment of others
‘let justice roll like a river’

Question 14

Muslim view on Justice

Answer 14

God is just and will treat people fairly on the Day of Judgement
We should also treat others fairly

Question 15

Christian view on Forgiveness

Answer 15

Important part of being a Christian
Jesus died so human sins can be forgiven
Jesus told people to forgive others
‘Forgive those who sin against us’

Question 16

Muslim view on Forgiveness

Answer 16

Important as God is all-forgiving and all-merciful.
The Qur’an says we should pardon someone for what they’ve done wrong.
‘ask forgiveness of God’

Question 17

Muslim view on reconciliation

Answer 17

If a couple want to divorce, they must wait a period of time to see if they can reconcile

Question 18

Why might Christians and Muslims sometimes allow violence

Answer 18

May be justified -> some Christians believe in ‘an eye for an eye’ and by Muslims as part of the lesser jihad (defending faith, family, and community)

Question 19

Why might Christians and Muslims sometimes disagree with violence

Answer 19

Christianity : Jesus said to ‘turn the other cheek’
Islam: A Hadith that says to ‘hate your enemy mildly’

Question 20

Christian quote on war for greed

Answer 20

‘love of money is the root of all evil’

Question 21

Muslim quote self-defence

Answer 21

‘Those who have been attacked are permitted to take up arms’

Question 22

Christian quote for and Christian quote against retaliation for war

Answer 22

‘do not repay anyone evil for evil’
‘turn the other cheek’

‘an eye for an eye’

Question 23

Muslim quote for and Muslim view against retaliation for war

Answer 23

‘make your response proportionate’

However, forgiveness is better.

Question 24

FOR Pacifism:

Answer 24

Unnecessary death -> innocent civilians We can use diplomacy and negotiation to resolve issues. Weapons today (eg. nuclear) can damage way beyond their initial target. IN

Question 25

AGAINST Pacifism:

Answer 25

Other countries may see you as weak if you don't defend yourself. In the past, war has been needed to remove tyrannical leaders. We should defend the weak and tose treated unfairly. WHIP

Question 26

What is terrorism?

Answer 26

the unlawful use of violence, usually against innocent civilians, to achieve a political goal.

Question 27

Give 3 criteria for Just War:

Answer 27

Reasonable chance of success Last resort Must be declared by a recognised authority

Question 28

FOR and AGAINST Christian view just war theory

Answer 28

FOR) Allows war to be last resort and protects the weak AGAINST) Unnecessary death and almost impossible to fullfil all criteria

Question 29

FOR and AGAINST MUSLIM view just war theory

Answer 29

FOR) Most Muslims would agree if the recognised authority was Islamic AGAINST) Conditions can never be met so can never be just

Question 30

What is a holy war?

Answer 30

A war that is fought 'for God' in the name of a religion. It is often thought to give those involved religious benefits, such as removal of sins or access to heaven.

Question 31

What are three conditions of lesser jihad?

Answer 31

Self-defence Just cause last resort

Question 32

Christian agree then disagree for pacifism:

Answer 32

'eye for an eye' to justify retaliation -> 'do not resist an evil person When Jesus turned over the tables in the temple, it showed he accepted violent protest -> 'all who draw the sword will die by the sword'

Question 33

Muslim agree then disagree for pacifism:

Answer 33

Muhammad fought in wars -> War has changed since then so conditions aren't appropriate today.

Question 35

Islam quote on equality

Answer 35

‘People are as equal as the teeth of a comb’ Hadith