Origins and value of the universe
A: Outline three features of a scientific explanation for the origin of the world
13.7 billion years ago, the matter in the universe was concentrated
It expanded and cooled and allowed the formation of particles and atoms
When the Earth cooled, life began to form
A: Explain three reasons why the universe has value.
God created the universe and continues to sustain it
The universe reflects Gpd’s love and power
It is given to humanity as a gift for them to steward
B: Explain two Christians responses to the scientific explanation on the universe
Christians reject the Big Bang Theory because science is always changing and scientists don’t have
the full picture. An example of this could be the earth being thought of as being flat
However, many Christians believe that the Big Bang Theory is compatible with the belief that God
created the universe. They would argue that since the biblical account of creation is metaphorical, it
is entirely possible God caused the Big Bang.
C: Explain two reasons why Christians believe the Universe has value
Christians believe the universe has value because it is given to humanity as a gift for them to
steward. This is important because it says in the bible (“Be fruitful and increase in number”).
Christians believe the universe has value because the universe reflects God’s love and power. This is
important because it says in the bible (“what I mankind that you are mindful of them”)
Sanctity of life
A: Outline 3 reasons why Christians believe life is sacred
Humans are made in God’s image.
God breathed life into humans.
Every part of a human’s life was designed by God.
C: Why is sanctity of life important for Christians today
The sanctity of life is important for Christians today as it means that God cares for humans. This is
important because a relationship with God made it possible for the death and resurrection of Jesus
The sanctity of life is important because God is believed to have loved all people unconditionally and
he believed in the equality of people. This is important because it means that all humans are entitled
to dignity and respect.
, Origins and value of human life
Non religion views
They believe in Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection.
The value of human life according to Darwin’s theory is that they are no more important
than animals or plants.
A:Christian beliefs on origin of human life
Some reject Darwin’s theory of evolution as they believe God created humankind.
Others believe the theory of evolution is suitable as God can use any method for creation
Christians believe that human beings are particularly valuable to God.
C: 2 responses to scientific explanations about origin of human life
Christians reject the theory of evolution because the Bible says that God created humankind and that
he created them in his own image. In order to claim humans having a common ancestry with apes
and evolving over a long period of time would be contradicting the Bible and undermining
importance of humans that God gave to the.
Christians may believe that the theory of evolution is compatible with the Bible. They would argue
that God can use any method for creation, including evolution, and that God can still be involved in
the process of evolution, even if it took millions of years.
Abortion
A: 3 reasons why Christians oppose abortion
Life begins at conception
The foetus is created in the image of God
Abortion is murder which is forbidden in the bible.
A: 3 reasons why Christians may allow abortion
God taught his followers to act with love and compassion
Religion sometimes allows the sanctity of life to be broken
It is not clear life begins at conception
A: 3 non-religious views on abortion
The abortion will prevent serious permanent injury to the woman
There is a high risk that the child will be severely disabled
Continuing the pregnancy puts the woman’s life at risk
A: Outline three features of a scientific explanation for the origin of the world
13.7 billion years ago, the matter in the universe was concentrated
It expanded and cooled and allowed the formation of particles and atoms
When the Earth cooled, life began to form
A: Explain three reasons why the universe has value.
God created the universe and continues to sustain it
The universe reflects Gpd’s love and power
It is given to humanity as a gift for them to steward
B: Explain two Christians responses to the scientific explanation on the universe
Christians reject the Big Bang Theory because science is always changing and scientists don’t have
the full picture. An example of this could be the earth being thought of as being flat
However, many Christians believe that the Big Bang Theory is compatible with the belief that God
created the universe. They would argue that since the biblical account of creation is metaphorical, it
is entirely possible God caused the Big Bang.
C: Explain two reasons why Christians believe the Universe has value
Christians believe the universe has value because it is given to humanity as a gift for them to
steward. This is important because it says in the bible (“Be fruitful and increase in number”).
Christians believe the universe has value because the universe reflects God’s love and power. This is
important because it says in the bible (“what I mankind that you are mindful of them”)
Sanctity of life
A: Outline 3 reasons why Christians believe life is sacred
Humans are made in God’s image.
God breathed life into humans.
Every part of a human’s life was designed by God.
C: Why is sanctity of life important for Christians today
The sanctity of life is important for Christians today as it means that God cares for humans. This is
important because a relationship with God made it possible for the death and resurrection of Jesus
The sanctity of life is important because God is believed to have loved all people unconditionally and
he believed in the equality of people. This is important because it means that all humans are entitled
to dignity and respect.
, Origins and value of human life
Non religion views
They believe in Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection.
The value of human life according to Darwin’s theory is that they are no more important
than animals or plants.
A:Christian beliefs on origin of human life
Some reject Darwin’s theory of evolution as they believe God created humankind.
Others believe the theory of evolution is suitable as God can use any method for creation
Christians believe that human beings are particularly valuable to God.
C: 2 responses to scientific explanations about origin of human life
Christians reject the theory of evolution because the Bible says that God created humankind and that
he created them in his own image. In order to claim humans having a common ancestry with apes
and evolving over a long period of time would be contradicting the Bible and undermining
importance of humans that God gave to the.
Christians may believe that the theory of evolution is compatible with the Bible. They would argue
that God can use any method for creation, including evolution, and that God can still be involved in
the process of evolution, even if it took millions of years.
Abortion
A: 3 reasons why Christians oppose abortion
Life begins at conception
The foetus is created in the image of God
Abortion is murder which is forbidden in the bible.
A: 3 reasons why Christians may allow abortion
God taught his followers to act with love and compassion
Religion sometimes allows the sanctity of life to be broken
It is not clear life begins at conception
A: 3 non-religious views on abortion
The abortion will prevent serious permanent injury to the woman
There is a high risk that the child will be severely disabled
Continuing the pregnancy puts the woman’s life at risk
