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What do all Christians believe about life after death? |
There is an afterlife for everyone who believes in God and soul goes to God for judgement
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What are some reasons Christians believe in an afterlife? |
Jesus said on cross he would be in heaven that day Jesus said his father's house had many rooms Jesus was raised from the dead Creed- "Jesus seated on right hand side of his father and will come again to judge the living |
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What are the effects of Christians' belief in the afterlife? |
Try to live by guidelines of bible Heaven gives comfort when a loved one dies Helps cope with suffering knowing heaven awaits them Afterlife shows we should forgive and repent |
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What do Christians do to live a good life? |
Confession PrayerDo good work Put teachings into action Vocation to dedicate life to God |
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What do Muslims believe will happen after death? |
Angel of death will take soul to barzakh Allah will judge each individual on how they lived their lives Two angels open book of what person has done If their name on left go to jahnnah (hell) If on right sent to al'jannah (heaven) |
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Why do Muslims believe in an afterlife? |
Qur'an says we came from and must return to Allah Qur'an and sharia law teach muslims will be judged by Allah on their actions Qur'an teaches God's judgement is final Only Allah's judgement puts the wrongs of life right |
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What is the effect of Muslim views on life after death? |
Try to follow shari'ah law and Qur'an teachings Follow the example of muhammed and try to be good muslims Act how Allah wishes to please him |
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What are some non-religious reasons for believing in life after death? |
Near death experiences (light or dead relatives), paranormal activity, reincarnation, makes life seem fairer, death is easier to deal with, feeling dead loved ones are still with them and it makes sense that good and bad are punished |
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What are some reasons for not believing in life after death? |
There is no evidence, no one has ever returned and some mediums are fakes Science explains everything and we shouldn't believe unscientific things Humans are mortal and body decays so how can there be more? Religion and heaven and hell are made up to control people and the Bible is no longer relevant If God is not real how can heaven be? |
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What are the UK laws on abortion? |
Must be agreed between two doctors Allowed up to 24 weeks if child would be severely disabled, risk to mother's health or other children would be at risk Allowed after 24 weeks only if significant risk to mothers life or of mental injury or baby severely deformed |
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What are Christian attitudes against abortion? |
Abortion is veiwed as murder "you shall not commit murder" Life is sacred and a gift from God "God created man in his own image" God has a plan for everyone Life begins at conception Adoption is an option |
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What are some Christian attitudes abortion? |
Jesus taught to do the most loving thing We don't know life begins at conception Kindest in cases of rape or incest Medical technology means problems seen Abortion best if mothers life is at risk |
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What are some Muslim views for abortion? |
Allowed before ensoulment (120 days) Ok for rape and incest Women should choose what happens to their body |
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What are some Muslim views against abortion? |
Not after 120 days Not when parent can't look after child Not if pregnancy from adultery Not if pregnancy unplanned |
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Explain the three types of euthanasia
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Assisted suicide- Providing ill person with means to commit suicide Voluntary euthanasia- where ill person asks to have their life ended Non-voluntary euthanasia- where life ended painlessly when you believe they would want it but cant ask you |
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What are the 2 ways in which euthanasia can happen? |
Passive- When life support or treatment withheld Active- Deliberate action to end life such as lethal injection |
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What is the law on euthanasia in UK? |
Not legal but switching off life support for "brain dead" pacient is not euthanasia |
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What are some Christian views for euthanasia? |
God intends a good quality of life Lesser of two evils Most loving thing |
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What are some Christian views against euthanasia? |
Goes against sanctity of life Seen as murder Only God can take life Could be used for evil No-one is worthless No one can judge value of someone's life Patient may not be involved in decision Hospices can be used instead |
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What are some non-religious attitudes for abortion? |
Pain free death Gives dignity Saves medical costs Staff can focus on patients with a chance Relieves family burden |
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What are some non-religious views against abortion? |
Slippery slope People may be pressured into dying Doctor may be wrong about diagnosis or cure may be found Pressure may be put onto family member to take life |
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What are Muslim views against euthanasia? |
Life is sacred Allah chooses when someone dies Muslim's duty to care for sick Suffering is part of life and a test from God Shouldn't interfere with Allah's plans Seen as suicide which is wrong All life valuable No one dies unless Allah allows it |
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When might a Muslim allow euthanasia? |
If a terminal ill patient has life support machine turned off if causing family hardship or distress |
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Why should issues of life and death be discussed in the media? |
Affect everyone Strong opinions held Aware of different views Know about changes in laws |
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Give reasons for and against criticizing religion in the media |
No views should be exempt Religious views wrong or out of date Important to debate controversial issues Religious views should be respected as they are old They're based on traditional teachings Media should present a range of ideas but not criticise them |
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In what forms can the media present issues? |
Newspapers, internet, radio, TV news, TV documentaries, soaps, TV dramas, situational comedies, cartoon and films |
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What is abortion? |
Removal of foetus from womb before it can survive |
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What is assisted suicide? |
Providing a seriously ill person with means to commit suicide |
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What is euthanasia? |
Painless killing of someone suffering a painful condition |
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What is Immortality of the soul? |
Idea soul lives on after death of body |
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What is a near death experience? |
When someone about to die has an out of body experience |
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What is non-voluntary euthanasia? |
Ending a life when the person can't ask you to but you think they want you to |
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What is paranormal? |
Unexplained things with spiritual causes |
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What is quality of life? |
Idea that life has to have benefits to be worth living |
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What is reincarnation? |
Soul reborn in new body after death |
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What is resurrection? |
After body body stays in grave until end of world when it is raised |
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What is sanctity of life? |
Life is holy and belongs to God |
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What is voluntary euthanasia? |
Ending a life painlessly when a person in great pain asks |