something is valuable just because it exists, regardless of its usefulness

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

Sanctity 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

Quality 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

life is valuable only when it is useful to others

life is sacred because it was created by God or because each person is unique

life is valuable based on a person’s achievements

life’s value depends on personal happiness

What does the term 'sanctity of life' mean in religious teachings?

“God created mankind in his own image.”

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

Which Bible verse is often used to support the idea that human life is sacred?

Catholics believe life is sacred, while Anglicans do not

Anglicans consider factors; Catholics hold that life is sacred in all situations

Catholics believe only certain lives are sacred, while Anglicans value all life 

Anglicans focus only on the afterlife when discussing life’s value

What is one key difference between Catholic and Anglican views on the sanctity of life?

The belief that life has value simply because it exists is known as ...

Christians believe that human life is sacred because it was created in the image of ...

The view that moral decisions should be made based on love and compassion is called {{}} ethics.

it contradicts the belief that God created all life forms

it suggests that humans are unrelated to other species

A common criticism of the theory of evolution from religious groups is that ...

the theory of evolution by Charles Darwin

Which scientific discovery challenged traditional religious views on the origin of life?

that God created all life exactly as described in the Bible

that science fully explains the origin of life without God

What do fundamentalist Christians believe about the origin of life?

The book of the Bible that describes the creation of life is called ...

Some Christians believe that God initiated the Big Bang, a belief known as {{}} evolution.

Sanctity of life

Lesson outcome