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Define 'Moral Decision'.
A choice between right and wrong
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Define 'church'.
The Christian place of worship
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Define 'Church'.
The community of Christians
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Define 'Conscience'.
A moral sense of right or wrong that guide's ones behaviour.
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Define 'Situation Ethics'.
The idea that Christian should base moral decisions on performing the most loving thing.
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Define 'Agape.'
Unconditional love
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What is the moral of the Parable of the Sheep and the Goat?
If you are kind and selfess, you will be rewarded with heaven. If you are self centred, you will be punished with hell.
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What is the Golden Rule?
'Treat others as you wish to be treated.'
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Summarise the bible story of Cain and Abel.
Cain and Abel were the sons of Adam and Eve. Can was a farmer, and offered crops as an offering to God. Abel brought a sheep. God accepted the sheep, but not the crops. Cain killed Abel.
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What is the moral of the parable of Cain and Abel?
Jealousy and Hatred are as bad as murder. God will reward us as he wishes.
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Define 'Democratic Processes'.
The process of involving all citizens in government, usually through elections.
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Define 'Electoral Processes'.
The ways in which voting is organised.
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Define 'Pressure Group'.
A group formed to influence government policy on a particular issue.
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Define 'Human Rights'.
The rights and freedoms that belong to every person.
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Define 'Genetic Engineering'.
The deliberate modification of characteristics of an organism by the manipulation of genetic material.
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Give 3 examples of Genetic Engineering.
Cloning, IVF, Disease Prevention
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Define 'The Decalogue'.
A set of ten rules, or commandments, from God.
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Why are some Christians be against Genetic Engineering?
Only heaven is perfect; musn't interfere with God; Greater Plan
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Why are some Christians for Genetic Engineering?
Jesus was a healer and we should follow in his example; we are stweards of the earth and should try to improve human life.
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Give 3 examples of human rights.
Freedom of speech; freedom to marry; freedom of religion; education; security; dignity; freedom; work; participation in government
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Why are some non-religious people for Genetic Engineering?
Prevention of life threatening diseases; researching the cause of disease; it enables organs to be grown for transplants.
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Why are some non-religious people against Genetic Engineering?
Unnatural; Cloning can lead to birth defects and a shorter life span; expensive
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Define 'Global Warming'.
The increase of the Earth's atmosphere due to greenhouse gases.
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Define and give an example of 'Natural Resources'.
Natural occuring materials which can be used by humans e.g. oil, fertile land, and coal.
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Give 4 effects of Global Warming.
Sea level rise; loss of habitats; weather extremes such as flooding; temperature rise
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Define and give an example of 'Renewable Energy'.
Energy from an infinite source e.g. wind or solar energy.
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Define and give an example of 'Non Renewable Energy'.
Energy from a source that cannot be produced on a equal level to consuption, so is therefore finite e.g. fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) and trees.
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Define 'Kalifah'.
The Islam word for steward or successor.
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Define 'Organ Donation'
When a person donates their organs for transplant sugery.
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Define 'IVF'.
The fertilizing of an egg in a test tube.
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Define 'AIH'.
The injection of sperm into the uterus artificially.
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Define 'Egg Donation'.
A women donating her eggs for someone else to use.
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Define 'AID'.
IVF using donated sperm.
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Embryo Donation
IVF using a donated egg and sperm.
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What forms of Artificial Insemination are acceptable to Muslims?
AIH and IVF.
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What are the Roman Catholic views on Infertility Treatments?
It is a sin, as male masturbation is not allowed.
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Why do most Christians agree with transplant Surgery?
Jesus was a healer; it aids those in need; you are transformed when you enter heaven.
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Why do some Christians disagree with transplant surgery?
It is against God's plan; the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.
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Define 'Conservation'.
To protect and preserve natural resources and the enviornment.
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Define 'Creation'.
The act of creating the world.
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Define 'Stewardship'.
To preserve and protect something for the future.
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Define 'Enviornment'.
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.
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What are the causes of Global Warming?
Deforestation; Burning fuels; CFC's; Animal Farming.
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Give 3 possible solutions to Global Warming.
Using non-harmful resources; reducing meat and dairy production; ban aerosoles.
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What are Christian beliefs on Stewardship?
God created the world as a gift humans - so it is either ours to use or ours to protect.
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What are Muslim beliefs on Stewardship?
Allah told them, through the Qur'an to protect the Earth/
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Why are some Muslims against sperm/egg donors and surrogacy?
They are considered adultery, and therefore going against Allah.
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Why are some Muslims for Infertility Treatment?
Pro-family - there's a chance of loving, Muslim family; Allah gave us the power to create infertility treatments.
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Define 'Deterrence'.
The idea that punishments should be of such a nature that they will deter people from committing crimes.
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Define 'Retribution'.
Making a person pay for doing wrong by providing a punishment equal to the crime.
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Define 'Reform'.
To change someone for the better to prevent further crimes.
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Define 'Protection'.
To demobilise, usually imprison, a criminal to protect the rest of society.
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Define 'Sin'.
An act against God.
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Define 'Crime'.
An act against the law.
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Define 'Justice'.
Due allocation or reward and punishment - or the maintenance of what is right.
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Define 'Law'.
Rules made by parliament that are enforceable by the court.
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Define 'Capital Punishment'.
Receiving the Death Penalty for committing a crime.
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Define 'Addiction'
A reccurring compulsion to engage in an activity, regardless of any bad effects.
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Define 'Responsible'.
the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something.
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Define 'Shari'ah'.
An Islamic law based on the concept of justice for all.
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What are Muslim attitudes towards drugs and alcohol?
Completely against both - the Qur'an forbids it.
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Define 'Bullying'.
To intimate or hurt people weaker than yourself.
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Give 4 reasons why Christians are against bullying.
Jesus taught that we should protect the weak; Human's are made in God's image so it is mistreating his creation; using violence without just cause is a sin; the Parable of the Sheep and the Goat teaches that we should be kind to others.
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Give 4 reasons why Muslims are against bullying.
There is a belief in mutual respect; 'do not insult one another'; violence without cause is sinful; Muhammad said 'every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim'.
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Define 'Aggression'.
Attacking without being provoked.
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Define 'Exploitation'.
Taking advantage of a weaker group or individual.
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Define 'Ethnicity'
A group that share a common culture.
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Define 'World Peace'.
The ending of conflict throughout the whole world.
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Define 'the UN'
An international body set up to promote world world peace and co-operation.
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Define 'Pacifism'.
The belief that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.
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Define 'Conflict Resolution.'
To bring a fight or struggle to a peaceful conclusion.
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Define 'Forgiveness'.
To stop blaming someone and/or pardoning them for what they have done wrong.
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Define 'Just War'
A war that is fought for the right reasons, and in the right way.
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Define 'Weapons of Mass Destruction'.
Weapons which can destroy large areas and many people.
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Define 'Reconciliation'
To bring together people/groups who were opposed to each other.
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Give 6 causes of War.
Political differences; Patriotism; Economic; Racial/Cultural Difference; Protection; History.
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When do Christians think a war is Just?
Avoidance of killing civilians; fought with the intention of peace; fought by the UN; it's the last resort.
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When to Muslim's think a war is Just?
Lead by spiritual leader; to restore freedom of worship; in defense of Allah; When women, children, the elderly, and sick aren't harmed.
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Define 'Greater Jihad'.
An inner struggle to do the right thing.
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Define 'Lesser Jihad'.
Battle or war.
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Why do Christians believe in forgiveness?
Jesus died to bring forgiveness; Christianity is based on forgiveness; 'If you do not forgive, you will not be forgiven'.
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Why do Muslims believe in forgiveness?
Allah is merciful; Muhammad preached forgiveness; The Qur'an says Muslims should forgive; you don't deserve Allah's forgiveness if you don't forgive.
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