The Nature and Value of Human Life - christianity
- Created by: Daisy Robertson
- Created on: 03-04-14 21:45
CHRSTIAN PERSPECTIVE of Nature and Value of Human Life
How does humanity fit into the universe, this is essentially what the topic is asking.
Western Religions - a divine being, the God of classical theism, has creates the univers and in that creations human beings hold a special place.
What does it mean to be human ?
The rule of respecting yourself and respecting other is a fundamental moral teaching (love thy neighbour as you love thy self, love God) and it links to the central christian beliefs of nature and value of human life.
- In christian theology, human beings have a unique nature and value in all of creation which has been given to them by God.They have sanctity of life which connects to their dignity.
Dignity - God has given all humans a distincitve purpose. We were not here by accident, we were intended and have a role which adds to our value.
What is our purpose ? - To look after al of the birds and animals.
- to have a…
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