matters of life and death

• What is dualism?

  Dualism is the belief in two parts of the human: a body and a soul.
• What is materialism?

  Materialism is the belief in one type of existence with no soul after death.
• What is the difference between dualism and materialism?

  Dualism believes in a body and soul, while materialism denies the existence of a soul.
• What is a theist?

  A theist is someone who believes in God.
• What is an agnostic?

  An agnostic is someone who is unsure if God exists.
• What is an atheist?

  An atheist is someone who does not believe in God.
• What is the evidence for creationism according to the Bible?

  The evidence is the statement "On the first day God made light."
• How do creationists believe the world began?

  Creationists believe the world was created in 7 days by God and is approximately 8,000 years old.
• How do metaphorical Christians view the creation of the world?

  They believe the Hebrew word "Yom" can mean 'a very long time', suggesting each "day" in the Bible represents billions of years.
• What is the scientific explanation for the beginning of the world?

  The scientific explanation is the Big Bang.
• What is stewardship in a Christian context?

  Stewardship is the belief that we have a duty to care for the planet.
• What evidence supports the Big Bang theory?

  Evidence includes Hubble's Law, Red Shift, and Cosmic Radiation.
• Why do most Christians believe in stewardship?

  Most Christians believe in stewardship because it is written in the Bible.
• What is the sanctity of life?

  The sanctity of life is the belief that life was created by God and cannot be destroyed.
• What is the quality of life?

  The quality of life is the belief that life is only worth living if it is enjoyable.
• What is the difference between the sanctity of life and quality of life?

  Sanctity of life emphasizes life as sacred, while quality of life emphasizes enjoyment.
• Why do most Christians believe in the sanctity of life?

  Most Christians believe in the sanctity of life due to Biblical evidence.
• What Biblical evidence supports the sanctity of life?

  Evidence includes "do not murder", "You are God's temple", and "I knew you before you were formed in your mother's womb".
• Why might some people call Christians hypocrites regarding the sanctity of life?

  Some Christians believe in the death penalty, which contradicts the sanctity of life.
• Who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?

  Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection.
• What is the theory of evolution by natural selection?

  It states that each species passes on genetics, and some offspring have beneficial mutations.
• Give an example of evolution by natural selection.

  Giraffes with longer necks are an example of evolution by natural selection.
• Why do some Christians believe in evolution by natural selection?

  They see evidence of evolution, such as fossils, and believe God started evolution.
• Why do some Christians not believe in evolution by natural selection?

  Some Christians believe it contradicts the Bible, which they view as the perfect word of God.
• What is the definition of abortion?

  Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy which kills the fetus.
• What is the UK law surrounding abortion?

  Abortion has been allowed since 1964 under specific conditions.
• What is the difference between pro-life and pro-choice?

  Pro-life believes abortion is unacceptable, while pro-choice believes it is acceptable.
• What conditions must be met for an abortion in the UK?

  It must be on registered premises, agreed by 2 doctors, with a good reason, and the fetus must be under 24 weeks.
• Why are Catholics against abortion?

  Catholics believe life begins at conception, making abortion always wrong.
• What is the Church of England's view on abortion?

  The Church of England believes abortion is acceptable for a good reason, such as rape.
• What is the ethical view on abortion?

  The ethical view is that abortion is fine if it is the most loving thing to do, based on agape love.
• What is the Quaker view on abortion?

  Quakers believe abortion is fine because God is omnibenevolent and forgiving.
• What is the Humanist view on abortion?

  Humanists believe abortion is fine because every child should be a wanted child.
• What are the definitions of voluntary and involuntary euthanasia?

  Voluntary euthanasia is asking to die, while involuntary euthanasia is when someone else makes the decision.
• What are the definitions of active and passive euthanasia?

  Active euthanasia involves killing a person, while passive euthanasia involves denying what keeps them alive.
• What is the UK law surrounding euthanasia?

  Euthanasia is illegal in the UK and can result in 14 years in prison, but passive euthanasia is allowed.
• What is Switzerland's law surrounding euthanasia?

  Euthanasia in Switzerland requires it to be done on registered premises, with 2 doctors agreeing, and the person must be in the right mind.
• What is the Christian view on euthanasia?

  Christians believe euthanasia is not allowed because the Bible states "do not murder".
• What is the Situation Ethics view on euthanasia?

  Situation Ethics suggests helping someone die if they want to, as it aligns with agape love.
• What is the Humanist view on euthanasia?

  The Humanist view on euthanasia is mixed, but many think it should be allowed.