4 mark questions Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about euthanasia. Explain two similar beliefs about the origins of the world. Explain two similar beliefs about the use of the environment. If the question refers to ‘beliefs in contemporary British society’, at least one part of your answer must be about Christian views. 5… Read More Religion and Life – ADDITIONAL EXAM QUESTIONS
A 1. Which one of the following is a religious theory about how the universe began? (1) The big cloud Creation Collision theory Atomic theory 2. Give two examples of what religious believers might do to help carry out the duty… Read More Religion and Life – PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
Death and Afterlife Christianity In simple terms, Christians would say that when you die, your soul leaves the body, is judged and then goes to heaven or hell. Christianity teaches that death is not the end or something to be feared. Death simply separates life on earth from life with God. Many would say… Read More Religion and Life – DEATH AND AFTERLIFE
The Value of Human Life Key Concepts Sanctity of life – All life is sacred and God given Quality of life – A judgment on how ‘good’ a person’s life is eg can they care for themselves or do they consider themselves to be living with dignity? Both of these concepts are highly relevant in… Read More Religion and Life – THE VALUE OF HUMAN LIFE
The Value of the World Both Christianity and Islam would say that the world is very special. It has been created by God and human beings have been given a very important role within that creation. Christianity God’s creation is described as ‘good’ many times in the Genesis story, ‘God saw what He… Read More Religion and Life – THE VALUE OF THE WORLD
Science? Religion? Or Both? Science has the correct answers There are many who argue that the main scientific theories we have studied make it impossible to believe in a creator God. One of the most outspoken ATHEISTS is Richard Dawkins. Dawkins views on religion include: That it stops mankind thinking independently about the… Read More Religion and Life – THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCIENCE AND RELIGION
The Origins of the Universe and Life Scientific Theories Big Bang This scientific theory deals with the origin of the world. It proposes that about 14 billion years ago, a massive cosmic explosion occurred. This was the start of what we now call the universe. To begin with, basic particles were very hot… Read More Religion and Life – ORIGINS OF THE UNIVERSE AND LIFE
Key Terms Abortion – the deliberate termination of a pregnancy Afterlife – beliefs about what happens after we die Animal Rights – belief that animals should be given rights and protection Awe – an overwhelming feeling of wonder and amazement Big Bang Theory – scientific theory which states that the universe began with a… Read More Religion and Life – KEY TERMS
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