Year 11 - Religious education
Impact of beliefs about death and the afterlife on the value of human life
Religion and life
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how Christian belief in life after death influences views on the value of human life.
Key Notes
- Christians believe life is a gift from God, created with eternal purpose, leading to an afterlife (Genesis 1:27).
- Christians believe earthly actions affect their eternal destination (Romans 14:10).
- Christians believe that Jesus' sacrifice offers salvation to all, so every human life has equal worth (Galatians 3:28).
- Suffering in this life can lead to spiritual growth and preparation for eternal life (2 Corinthians 4:17).
- Belief in life after death leads Christians to support hospice care and the CMF's focus on preserving the value of life.
Vocabulary To Learn
- afterlife: what follows the physical life on earth; life after death
- compassion: the feeling of caring for someone's suffering and wanting to help alleviate it
- eternal: lasting forever, without end
- purpose: the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Christians believe life on earth is unimportant because the afterlife is what truly matters.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Christians believe life is a gift from God, created with eternal purpose, leading to an afterlife (Genesis 1:27). Christians believe earthly actions affect their eternal destination (Romans 14:10).
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'afterlife'
what follows the physical life on earth; life after death.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Christians believe life on earth is unimportant because the afterlife is what truly matters. Correction: While Christians believe in an afterlife, they still see life on earth as valuable. It is God-given and is an opportunity to do good (Matthew 25:40). Their actions in this life have eternal consequences.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Beliefs about death and the afterlife Study Guide
- Different religious views about abortion Study Guide
- Different religious views about animal experimentation Study Guide
- Different religious views about euthanasia Study Guide
- Ethical arguments related to abortion Study Guide
- Euthanasia Study Guide
- Quality of life Study Guide
- Religious teachings about the origin of the universe Study Guide
- Religious teachings about the origins of life Study Guide
- Sanctity of life Study Guide
- The relationship between religious and scientific views on the origin of life Study Guide
- The use and abuse of the environment Study Guide
- The use of animals for food Study Guide
- The value of the world and stewardship Study Guide
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