religion and life Flashcards

(11 cards)

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The belief that God created the universe and all life within it.

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Creationism

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The belief that life is sacred because it is given by God

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Sancity of Life

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The belief that abortion is morally wrong and that human life begins at conception, and therefore, it should be protected.

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Pro Life

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The belief that women should have the right to choose whether to continue with a pregnancy or not, especially in cases of rape, incest, or threat to the mother’s health.

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Pro Choice

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Christian Views on Abortion:

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Roman Catholics generally oppose abortion in all cases, while some Protestant denominations may allow it under certain circumstances (e.g., to save the mother’s life).

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Islamic Views on Abortion

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Islam permits abortion before 120 days of pregnancy if the mother’s life is at risk or in cases of severe fetal abnormalities.

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The act of ending the life of someone suffering from a terminal illness or severe pain, often through medical intervention.

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Euthanasia

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Christian Views on Euthanasia:

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Most Christian denominations oppose euthanasia, believing that only God has the right to take life. Roman Catholics are particularly strong in their opposition.

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Islamic Views on Euthanasia:

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Euthanasia is generally not permitted in Islam. Life is considered sacred, and only Allah has the right to end it.

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The belief that humans are responsible for looking after the Earth and all of creation. In Christianity, this comes from the belief that God entrusted humans with the care of the world

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Stewardship

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The idea that humans have authority over the Earth and animals

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Dominion

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