Topic test Questions - Issues of Life and Death
Question
1 How do Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 describe the creation of human beings. Genesis 1: Genesis 2:
2 How might fundamentalist and liberal Christians interpret this story? Fundamentalist: liberal:
3 Why might some traditional Christians view women as inferior due to the Genesis 2 account?
4 ‘All scripture is God breathed’ Explain how a literal Christian would use this text when thinking about Genesis 1-3
5 What might a non-literal Roman Catholic Christian say about interpreting the Genesis text?
Exam Style Answer
Give reference to Scripture in your? (5 marks)
· Some Christians interpret Genesis as a literal text because ...
· They say this because in the text it says …
· This way of reading the text is linked to a position that is normally described as …
· These Christians, might argue that Genesis 1 supports this belief as ...
· More biblical evidence can be found in ...
· On the other hand, Roman Catholics would argue that Genesis is ...
· They would argue Genesis 1 is not literal as it says in the text…
· Looking at the Genesis 1 account of creation ...
· Therefore, for Roman Catholics…
Question
6 How do Christians believe the universe was created?
7 What does it mean for something to 'ex nihilo?'
8 Where in the Bible does it give an account of the creation of the universe? Give one biblical quote to support your answers.
9 In how many days do Christians believe the universe was created?
10 How might a fundamentalist Christian understand the creation stories in the Bible compared to a liberal Christian? Fundamentalist Liberal
11 How could interpretation of the Hebrew word yom affect Christian views about the origin of the universe?
12 Explain the Big Bang theory.
13 What did Stephen Hawking say about God and the Big Bang?
14 What is the difference between the Christian creation account and the scientific account of the
Big Bang?
15 Why might fundamentalist Christians oppose the theory of the Big Bang theory?
16 Is there any way to reconcile the Christian creation account with the Big Bang theory?
17 Who was George Lemetrie and why was his work important for the debate between Christians and atheists about origin of the Universe?
Exam Question
Refer to Scripture in (5 marks)
· Some traditional or fundamentalist Christians choose ...
· If so, they are likely to regard ideas of the Big Bang or evolution as ...
· They might also view the Genesis account as being more ...
· One biblical passage that might support this interpretation is ...
· This means that scientific theory ...
Question
1 What did William Paley mean by the argument from design?
2 How was the world analogous to a watch in his argument?
3 Is there any evidence of design in the world that Paley would point to?
4 What is the habitable zone?
5 What is the fine tuning of the universe?
Question
1 What importance does the natural world have for Christians?
2 What might Christians feel responsibility for the natural world
3 Explain the concept of stewardship.
4 Where in the Bible might one find support for Christians acting as stewards? Give and explain one example. Bible passage: Explanation:
5 What is meant by humans having dominion over the earth?
6 Give and explain a biblical example thought of as showing human beings having dominion?
7 Bible passage: Explanation:
8 Why might some Christians believe stewardship is not important?
9 Why might a humanist support the idea of stewardship
10 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” Genesis 1:28, You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet Psalm 8:6. What do these passages say about what the relationship between humans and the world is?
11 What does dominion mean in the context of Christian care for the world?
Give reference to Scripture in your (5 marks)
· One Christian belief about the natural world, often used to justify human beings' authority is that ...
· This means that…
· Biblical evidence for this can be found in ...
· Furthermore, this indicates human beings rule ...
· Another Christian belief is that human beings have a responsibility ...
· This concept is called ...
· This means, rather than human beings taking the world for granted ...
· Biblical evidence for this concept is found in …
Question
12 What are natural resources?
13 What responsibilities might Christians believe they have towards using natural resources?
14 Explain the term sustainable development.
15 What are fossil fuels? Give two examples.
16 Why is it important to be careful of over-reliance on fossil fuels?
17 Give an example of a non-renewable resources and why it is an issue for human beings today.
18 Why might Christians support the use of renewable energy sources?
19 What could a Christian do in order to help the planet Give two examples.
20 What are two forms of pollution humans contribute to the environment?
21 How does pollution relate to the Christian idea of stewardship?
22 Why might some people disregard the issue of pollution?
Exam style Question
Evaluate this statement giving reference Christian
· Global warming is thought to be ...
· Christians in particular are thought to have a duty to stop global warming because of the Bibles teachings on
· Christians therefore may feel that if global warming is not stopped ...
· However, some Christians disagree, arguing ...
· For them, while there might be a responsibility ...
· Advances in technology in particular ...
· However, this argument ignores the wider implications of global warming as in many cases
· With advanced renewable energy and sustainable development, it could be argued that …
· Christians may argue therefore ...
Question
1 How are human beings different from animals in Christian belief?
2 What biblical teaching on the treating animals with care exist? Give and explain one example.
3 Biblical Passage: Explanation:
4 Give two different forms of animal experimentation. 1. 2.
5 What potential benefits to human beings can animal experimentation bring?
6 Under what conditions could animal experimentation generally be acceptable?
7 Why might some people oppose animal experimentation?
8 What is the Christian teaching on animal experimentation of the Catholic Church? Give at least one other denominations views?
9 Could a Christian oppose animal experimentation on a religious basis?
10 How do other religions compare to Christianity with their views on animal experimentation? Give one example.
11 What are non-religious views on the importance of animal life?
12 What is Peter Singer's views on 'speciesism'?
13 What is the Christian teaching on eating meat?
14 Give and explain Christian attitudes to eating eat. Give a Biblical passage, Explanation:
15 Why might some people choose to not eat meat?
16 Could a Christian oppose eating meat on a Biblical basis?
17 What is the difference between vegetarianism and veganism?
18 What potential environmental benefits are there to not eating meat?
19 The idea of dominion can also to be important and means that humans can eat meat?
20 Therefore, choosing evidence form the Bible?
· Traditionally meat-eating has been ...
· There is a lot of biblical evidence such as …
· For vegetarians reading the Bible therefore, passages such as Romans 14:3 ...
· Some liberal Christians nonetheless argue that despite these passages ...
· In modern society, however, many people do not face issues of ...
· Therefore, if Christians regard the concept of stewardship as the most important principle
· However, one issue with the statement is that it might be proved you can interpret the Bible differently.
Question
1 Who was Charles Darwin?
2 Explain the theory of evolution by natural selection.
3 Where did humans evolve from according to the theory of evolution?
4 Why would fundamentalist disagree with the theory of evolution?
5 How might a more liberal Christian reconcile the theory of evolution with the Genesis creation accounts?
6 How might an atheist view the Genesis account in light of the theory of evolution?
7 What are non-religious beliefs about evolution?
8 What did Richard Dawkins mean by the idea of the Blind watchmaker?
9 What is evolutionary creationism (Theistic evolution)?
Give reference to Scripture in your? (5 marks)
· Some Christians disagree with the theory of evolution as ...
· This position is normally described as …
· These Christians, might argue that Genesis 1 supports this belief as ...
· More biblical evidence can be found in ...
· On the other hand, more liberal Christians ...
· They might see evolution as ...
· Looking at the Genesis 1 account of creation ...
· Therefore, for liberal Christians…
Question
1 Explain what sanctity of life means to ordinary Christians.
2 Give and explain a Bible passage that supports the idea of the sanctity of life. Bible passage: Explanation:
3 What is the meaning of the Sanctity of life?
Give reference to Scripture in your (5 marks)
· One Christian belief about the sanctity of life, is that ...
· This means that…
· Biblical evidence for this can be found in ...
· Furthermore, this indicates human beings are ...
· Roman Catholics believe in the sanctity of life because Natural Moral law primary precept which is ...
· This means for example when applied to euthanasia or abortion ...
· Historical evidence for this concept is found in …
Question
1 What is abortion?
2 Under what circumstances might a woman be allowed to get an abortion?
3 Why might some Christians oppose abortion?
4 In what conditions might some Christians find abortion acceptable?
5 What reasons might pro-choice people give for allowing abortion?
6 How do Christian denominations differ in their views on abortion?
7 What problems might legalised abortion have in a country?
8 How does our perception of what makes a person affect how human beings view abortion?
9 Describe and explain the teachings on abortion of one other religion you have studied.
Evaluate this statement giving Christian
· Traditionally Christians have ...
· This is often thought because of the belief that life is…
· However it could be argued …
· Christians nevertheless believe that because ...
· This is supported by biblical passages, such as ...
· Many believe, therefore, a person gains a soul...
· However, it is important to consider what circumstances ...
· If, for example, the unborn child ...
· Some more liberal Christians argue ...
· Therefore, considering the different grounds for
· abortion and Christian teaching in the Gospels ...
Question
1 Define euthanasia.
2 Give and explain different types of euthanasia.
3 What forms can euthanasia take? Give and explain two.
4 What is the current legal limit for Euthanasia in the UK?
5 What arguments can be given in favour of euthanasia?
6 Why are Christians generally opposed to euthanasia?
7 Give and explain a Bible passage that could be shown to condemn euthanasia. Bible passage:
8 Explanation:
9 Are there types of euthanasia that Christians might agree?
10 What might a Christian support instead of euthanasia for people suffering or near death?
11 What religious benefits might Christians identify in suffering?
12 Could Christians support euthanasia? What Bible teachings might they refer to?
13 What liberal denominations might support Euthanasia and why?
14 What are non-religious attitudes to Euthanasia?
15 What is the Humanist 'Dignity in Dying' Movement?
16 How do other religions view euthanasia? Give one example.
Evaluate this statement giving reference to Christian teaching
· Traditionally Christian denominations have ...
· For many Christians, the practice of it involves treating people with …
· This disagreement with Euthanasia comes from Christians belief in…
· However secular critics of this principle …
· Many hospitals already permit ...
· Critics may argue from these practices that there is no meaningful difference ...
· Liberal Christians may support these ideas, since both types of euthanasia involve the ending of ...
· Nevertheless, conservative Christians may ...
· Furthermore, they might argue that beyond euthanasia ...
· Despite this quality of life there may be cases where hospice treatment
· Therefore, while sanctity of life may be important ...
Question
1 What is the soul?
2 Why might a Christian believe they are a soul that inhabits a body?
3 Give and explain one biblical passage that supports Christian belief in the soul. Bible passage: Explanation.
4 What is the resurrection?
5 What does the creed say about the resurrection?
6 Describe two different beliefs do Christian have to the resurrection? Liberal: Roman Catholic:
7 What is the evidence of the resurrection for Christians?
8 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 42 So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; 43 it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; 44 it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. How might a Christian who believes in the soul interpret this this passage?
9 24 Martha answered, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”
25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
27 “Yes, Lord,” she replied, “I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.” John 11:24-27. Explain how a Christian might interpret the message of this passage?
Give reference to Scripture or writings in your answer
· Many Christians still believe in the concept of the soul as a…
· Biblical evidence for this belief can be found at ...
· For Roman Catholics therefore the soul ...
· On the other hand, some liberal Christians may reject belief in a soul arguing ...
· For them, the body is ...
· For example, in 1 Corinthians when Paul says we will be raised a spiritual body liberal Christians would argue ...
· This means emphasis these Christians may place less emphasis on …
Question
1 What is the second coming or Parousia?
2 What is the particular judgement?
3 What does the creed say about the Judgement?
4 What are the things the sheep do to be blessed by God in Jesus parable of the Sheep and the goats?
5 In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus what happens to the rich man and why?
6 How do Christians differ in their beliefs on the judgement?
7 Describe two different beliefs Christian have to the judgement.
8 How might their belief in the judgement effect the way Christian live their life now.
9 Give and explain one biblical passage that supports Christian belief in the judgement. Bible passage: Explanation.
Give reference to Scripture or writings in your answer
· Many Christians still believe in the concepts of judgement day…
· Therefore, if a Christians takes these concepts literally…
· Biblical evidence for this belief can be found at ...
· For strict Christians therefore ...
· On the other hand, Christians may react differently to the concept of Gods judgement...
· For them, this judgement only means that there ...
· For example, liberal Christains believe the concept of general judgement really is only of ...
· This means emphasis these Christians may place less emphasis on …
Question
10 How do atheists and Christians differ in their beliefs on the afterlife?
11 Describe two different beliefs Christian have to the afterlife.
12 How do Christians envision heaven and hell? Heaven: Hell:
13 How might their belief in the afterlife effect the way Christian live their life now.
14 Why might some Christians isolate themselves and avoid human desires?
15 How might atheists and those who don’t believe in life after death value their lives and actions?
16 different Christian views on salvation affect the way they live their lives?
17 Give and explain one biblical passage that supports Christian belief in the afterlife. Bible passage: Explanation.
Give reference to Scripture or writings in your answer
· Many Christians still believe in the concepts of…
· Therefore, if a Christians takes these concepts literally…
· Biblical evidence for this belief can be found at ...
· For strict Christians therefore ...
· On the other hand, Christians may react differently to the concept of ...
· For them, this atonement means that there ...
· For example, Roman Catholics believe in the concept of ...
· This means emphasis these Christians may place less emphasis on …
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1 What are some of the main features of a Christian funeral?
2 Give and explain why one biblical passage that might be read at a funeral. Bible passage: Explanation.
3 What is the committal?
4 What is a eulogy and how might it inspire discipleship at a Christian funeral?
5 What hymn might be sung a funeral and why?
6 Give one feature of a Christian funeral and explain how it reflect beliefs about the afterlife.
7 What are some of the main features of a Humanist funeral?
8 Give one feature of a Humanist funeral and explain how it reflect beliefs about the afterlife.
Give reference to Scripture or writings in your answer
· Many Christians still believe in the concepts of…
· Therefore, at a Christians funeral they would …
· Biblical evidence for this belief can be found at ...
· For humanists in contrast they believe ...
· Humanists would then show this at a funeral by …
· For them, this means that...
· For example, Humanist also believe in the concept of ...
· This means at a funeral they may place less emphasis on …