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Flashcards by little_miss_01, updated more than 1 year ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Explain briefly how voluntary aid agencies give emergency aid to Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs) | Emergency aid at times of crisis / intended to relieve urgent need in short term / natural disasters such as floods, drought, earthquake |
| Explain briefly how individual Christians might help those in Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs). (3 marks) | Donations to aid agencies / involvement in sponsorship activities / creating awareness in own community/ voluntry work |
| What is Euthanasia? | A good death also known as 'mercy killing' or 'assisted suicide' |
| Explain how hospices care for those who are terminally ill and their relatives. (6 marks) | Palliative care, 3 aims of a hospice, Founded by Cicely Saunders in 1967, Respite care, Not funded for by NHS. |
| ‘British Christians should help the poor in Britain before helping the poor in Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs).’ Do you agree? (6 marks) | Agree: donations to LEDCs sometimes wasted / money spent on weapons or to bolster oppressive regimes / corrupt governments largely to blame for poverty / countries wanted independence, so should stand on own feet / Disagree: However needy people in Britain are, it is nothing compared to poverty of LEDCs /biblical and Church teaching on sharing and generosity |
| What is a civil partnership? (2 marks) | An official ceremony for a same sex relationship. |
| ‘Christians should not have homosexual relationship' (3 marks) | Agree: 'be fruitful and multiply; 'do not lie with a man the way you lie with a woman' God created two sexes. |
| Christians should never agree with Euthanasia, do you agree? (6 marks) | Agree: Sanctity of life, Do not kill, There are hospices there, Disagree: Self determination, God wouldn't want people to suffer intolerably, Do not judge. |
| Give two reasons why some Christians believe that sex before marriage is wrong. (2 marks) | Could lead to adultery, Could lead to children and that should be in a marriage framework. |
| ‘Teenagers under 16 years of age should not be given contraception.’ (6 marks) | Agree: 16 is the legal age and we should follow the law, increases risk of emotional damage, sex should be within a marriage Disagree: could lead to unwanted pregnancy or abortion which Christians are against, most responsible thing to do modern society is changing. |
| How might genetic engineering save lives? (2 marks) | / replaces faulty gene / deals with life-threatening conditions |
| Christians should support any treatment that will save a life.’ (6 marks) | Agree: Saving a life is always good, God given knowledge, medicine wouldn't advance if risks weren't taken, Disagree: Could be many risks, Death may be part of Gods plan, |
| ) Explain Christian attitudes to saviour siblings. (6 marks) | Saving a life is always good, Siblings have a close bond, Both could live Your body is the temple of the holy spirit, Sibling would feel responsible, Child should be born through loving reasons. |
| What is cohabitation? (2 marks) | A man and woman living together having sex before marriage. |
| Explain two reasons why a marriage might break down (2 marks) | Adultery, Money problems |
| Marriage is out of date in today’s society.’ (6 marks) | Agree: You can still be committed if you're not married, high divorce rate, Disagree: Better stability for children, Committing is always good. |
| Explain why some Christians might agree with divorce in some situations. (6 marks) | Children could suffer due to arguments, If it's violent, Jesus allowed divorce in the case of adultery, people can change, everyone deserves a second chance. |
| ‘Divorced people should not be allowed to marry in church.' (6 marks) | Agree: / it is not being taken seriously / marriage vows can only be made once (unless the partner has died) / Jesus said that remarriage was tantamount to adultery Disagree: People should be given a second chance / Jesus always offered a fresh start/ the church should be more forgiving. |
| What is pacifism? (2 marks) | Opposition to war and any other violence. |
| Explain two reasons why a country might become involved in a war (2 marks) | Revenge/ defence of another country that has been invaded |
| Explain why some Christians are always opposed to war (6 marks) | Love your enemies Turn the other cheek Fighting violence with violence makes more violence, Causes long term suffering |
| ‘Nuclear war is always wrong.’ (6 marks) | Agree: Killing innocent people, love your enemies turn the other cheek blessed are the peacemakers Disagree: May be a short ending to war, With Japan it was the only way to make japan surrender. |
| ‘Acts of terrorism can never be justified.’ (6 marks) | Agree: innocent people are harmed, illegal, creates fear, Disagree: Last resort as they weren't heard the first time e.g. Nelson Mandela. |
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