Section 1 Rights and responsibilites

Question 1

Explain why Christians use the Bible for making Moral decisions?
4reasons

Answer 1

1) Bible is the word of God
2) Jesus’ life is inside it
3) 10 commandments- if you follow- heaven
4) letters from the apostles- inspired by Christ help early Christians

Question 2

Explain why Christians use the Church for making moral decisions:
4 reasons

Answer 2

1) Church leaders appointed by God- intelligent and can help
2) Christ is the head of the Church asking help from the Church is asking help through Christ
3) Respect the traditions of the Church= respecting god and his traditions
4) Church can adapt teachings to the situation

Question 3

Explain why Christians use your conscience for making moral decisions:
4 reasons

Answer 3

1 )Conscience= God speaking to Christians

2) Church says follow it as it is the voice of God
3) St Paul taught to use your conscience (if the Church is wrong)
4) Teachings aren’t directly from God- God is speaking directly to the individual-

Question 4

Explain why Christians use Situation Ethics for making moral decisions:
4 reasons

Answer 4

1) Christianity is a religion of love
2) Golden rule = Jesus
3) Can suit any modern day issues
4) Jesus over ruled the Old-testament (Sabbath Day) to do the most loving thing to do

Question 5

Why some Christians use a variety of authorities to make moral decisions::
4 reasons:

Answer 5

1) Bible = Word of God
2) Conscience- God’s voice
3) Situation ethics- most loving thing to do
4) Church - chosen by God

Question 6

5 Human Rights:

Answer 6

1) To Vote
2) To Live in Freedom & safety
3) To have education
4) To chose your religion
5) We are all equal

Question 7

Why human rights are important to Christians?

4 reasons

Answer 7

1) Do not kill (human right for no one to take away your life)
2) Jesus didn’t have a fair trial (only innocent if proven guilty)
3) Choose Christianity (choose any religion)
4) Golden Rule (Everyone is equal)

Question 8

Christians shouldn’t follow the human rights

3 reasons

Answer 8

1) Choose who ever you want to marry (X interfaith marriages)
2) Everyone is equal (women /X priests)
3) Choose who ever you want to marry ( Homosexuals)

Question 9

Explain how politics effect your everyday life:

4 reasons

Answer 9

1) School= Run by government
2) Public Transport (Tubes) Run by government
3) Taxes- NHS, Schools etc
4) When you have a problem you call the police = government