Starter quiz
- How do Young Earth Creationists interpret Genesis?
- as a symbolic story
- as a scientific explanation of evolution
- as a literal account of creation ✓
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- What does Genesis 2 describe?
- the six-day creation of the universe
- the creation of Adam and Eve and their role in creation ✓
- the process of evolution over millions of years
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- Which of the following best describes a humanist view of evolution?
- 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
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- Why do some Christians accept both the Bible and evolution?
- they believe the Bible is outdated
- they see scientific discoveries as part of God’s creation ✓
- they reject Genesis as a real account
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- The process where the fittest organisms survive and pass on their traits is called ______ selection.
- 'natural' ✓
- Many Christians accept ______ evolution, believing that God used evolution as a tool for creation.
- 'theistic' ✓
Exit quiz
- ______ of life refers to a person’s well-being, including their health, happiness and autonomy.
- 'quality' ✓
- ______ 20:13 states, “You shall not murder”, which supports the concept of the sanctity of life by prohibiting the intentional taking of life.
- 'Exodus' ✓
- Which Bible verse is often used to support the sanctity of life?
- Psalm 23:1
- Genesis 1:27 ✓
- Romans 12:2
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- Which group teaches that the sanctity of life is a moral absolute?
- humanists
- atheists
- Catholics ✓
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- Which of the following is a key idea in sentientism?
- only human life has value
- quality of life has no moral importance
- life is valuable because of the ability to feel pleasure and pain ✓
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- How do humanists determine the value of life?
- by measuring a person’s suffering and autonomy ✓
- by following religious scriptures
- by accepting life as a divine gift
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Key learning points
- The sanctity of life means that life is sacred or has intrinsic value.
- Life’s value can be seen as absolute or be seen as influenced by factors like suffering and autonomy.
- Genesis 1 says humans are made in God's image, and Genesis 2 describes God breathing life into Adam.
- Christians believe life is holy as God’s creation, with some take suffering into account.
- Humanists see life’s worth in its potential, while sentientists focus on the ability to feel pleasure and pain.
Common misconception
All Christians see the sanctity of life as a moral absolute.
Different denominations and individuals may have varying perspectives on whether extrinsic factors such as dignity or well-being impinge on the sanctity of life.
Keywords
Holy - sacred and connected to God
Image (of god) - the belief that humans reflect God's nature
Sanctity of life - the belief that life is sacred/special/holy because it was created by God, or because we are each unique individuals
Value - the worth, importance, or usefulness of something
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