the standard of health, comfort and happiness or fulfillment experienced by a person or group

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

the worth, importance, or usefulness of something

Quality of life

Religious education

Religious teachings about the origin of the universe

The value of the world and stewardship

The use and abuse of the environment

The use of animals for food

Different religious views about animal experimentation

Religious teachings about the origins of life

The relationship between religious and scientific views on the origin of life

Sanctity of life

Ethical arguments related to abortion

Different religious views about abortion

Euthanasia

Different religious views about euthanasia

Beliefs about death and the afterlife

Impact of beliefs about death and the afterlife on the value of human life

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.

Religion and life

The belief that all human life is sacred and should always be preserved.

The standard of health, comfort and happiness experienced by a person or group.

A belief that life has no intrinsic value and depends only on individual choice.

The idea that every life has equal worth, regardless of circumstances.

Which of the following is the correct definition of 'quality of life'?

In religious discussions, the belief that life is sacred and should always be protected is called {{}} of life.

 "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth."

"Love your neighbour as yourself." Matthew 22:39

Which of the following is a Christian teaching that supports improving the quality of life?

Non-religious perspectives, such as humanism, argue that {{}} is essential for a good quality of life because it allows people to make choices about their own happiness.

It is unimportant because only the afterlife matters.

It is a personal issue and should not be a social concern.

It is a social responsibility, and we should work to improve it for everyone.

People with a poor quality of life are being punished for their actions.

Which of the following best represents a Quaker view on quality of life?

Philosopher Peter Singer argues that a better quality of life means experiencing more {{}} than suffering.

because humans have advanced intelligence

because every person is created in the image of God

because humans are stronger than other creatures

because life is valuable only when free from suffering

Why do many Christians believe human life is sacred?

Which Christian denomination teaches that every human life remains in a ‘special relationship with the Creator’?

All life is sacred because everyone has a part of God within them.

Life’s value depends on a person’s actions.

Life is only sacred at the beginning and end.

Life should only be protected when it is useful to society.

What would a Quaker most likely believe about the sanctity of life?

The term that means life has value because it is created by God or because we are unique is ...

The view that life should be respected from conception to natural death is known as the sanctity of ...

Non-religious thinkers like Peter Singer value life based on the ability to experience ...

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Quality of life

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.