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Why do Christians believe the Bible should be used to make moral decisions? |
1) They believe it is the word of God. 2) The Bible always has authority and tells Christians how to live( the ten comandments) 3) The Bible is the onlt way to decide what is right and what is wrong |
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Why do some Christians not alway refer back to the authority of the Bible? |
Some Christians may believe that the Bible is the word of God but neds to be interpreted by the Church or some Christains may belive that the Bible only gives guidance and needs to be adapted for modern use. |
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How does the church guide Christians and why does it have authorority? |
The church guides Christians by talking to them, praying and worshiping together and listening to the priest or vicar. Christians believe it has authority as the Church is the body of Christ and God speaks to christians via the church. Only the church fully understads the bible and can interpret it. |
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Why do Christians believe conscience is and how do they use it for moral descisions? |
Christians believe conscience is the voice of God withinthem and they use the Bible, Church and their own conscience to make decisions. |
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What are the reasons FOR AND AGAINST for using situation ethics? |
FOR: Every situation is judged individually, Love is themain principle and it is rightful. Doing the most loving thing will appeal to peopleas positive. AGAINST: It is impossible to predict what will happen inevery example, which is hat this requires, It is not possible to apply situationethics on everyday cases where we are used to having rules. |
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What is the Human rights act of 1998 and what does it entitle people to? Why are human rights important to Christians? |
The human rights act entitles people to- LIFE RACIAL AND SEXUAL EQUALITY EDUCATION HEALTH CARE PRIVACY They believe evry human being is created by God in his image.God loves every one equallyThe ten comandments suupport the human rights act |
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What are Christian views on Genetic eninering and cloning? |
FOR: God gave humans power over he wold. As long as thegenetic engineering doesn’t harm anyone it is fine. Some Christians believe, using the goldenrule, rating diseases and disorder using genetic engineering is fine. Jesus healedpeople and Christians should follow in his example and improve health of others.AGAINST: Only God can create lie. Life is sacred and createdby God. Anything with embryos is wrong in the eyes Catholics who believe lifestarts at conception. |
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What is the golden rule and the parable of the sheep and goats? |
Golden rule:Do to others what you would have them do to you Sheep and goat: Jesus taught that God will sperate those who have helped into sheeps and those who havent into goats. |
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