the belief that humans reflect God's nature

the belief that life is sacred/special/holy because it was created by God, or because we are each unique individuals

the worth, importance, or usefulness of something

The sanctity of life in Christianity

Religious education

Christianity and the origins and value of the universe

Christian responses to non-religious accounts

Christianity and the issue of abortion

Christian responses to abortion

Christianity and the issue of euthanasia

Christian responses to euthanasia

Christian beliefs about life after death

Christian responses to issues in the natural world

In this unit pupils will focus firstly on the relationship between religion and science - looking at ideas of creation. They will examine how religions view the world - examining concepts such as stewardship. Finally they will examine how religions speak about the sanctity of life.

Matters of life and death

{{}} of life refers to a person’s well-being, including their health, happiness and autonomy.

{{}} 20:13 states, “You shall not murder”, which supports the concept of the sanctity of life by prohibiting the intentional taking of life.

Which Bible verse is often used to support the sanctity of life?

Which group teaches that the sanctity of life is a moral absolute?

life is valuable because of the ability to feel pleasure and pain

Which of the following is a key idea in sentientism?

by measuring a person’s suffering and autonomy

How do humanists determine the value of life?

How do Young Earth Creationists interpret Genesis?

the creation of Adam and Eve and their role in creation

the process of evolution over millions of years

evolution is a scientific fact supported by evidence

evolution is God’s way of creating life

evolution is a religious idea, not a scientific one

Which of the following best describes a humanist view of evolution?

they see scientific discoveries as part of God’s creation

Why do some Christians accept both the Bible and evolution?

The process where the fittest organisms survive and pass on their traits is called {{}} selection.

Many Christians accept {{}} evolution, believing that God used evolution as a tool for creation.

The sanctity of life in Christianity

Lesson outcome