Christianity As A Living Religious Tradition Essay
Christianity
The focus of this study is the contribution of significant people, ideas, practices and ethical teachings to an understanding of Christianity as a living religious tradition. The study of
Christianity is to be of the WHOLE tradition where applicable.
Outcomes
A student:
H1 explains aspects of religion and belief systems
H2 describes and analyses the influence of religion and belief systems on individuals and society H4 describes and analyses how aspects of religious traditions are expressed by their adherents H5 evaluates the influence of religious traditions in the life of adherents
H6 organises, analyses and synthesises relevant information about religion from a variety of sources, considering usefulness, validity and …show more content…
Wee-An Tan
Catholic Church:
- Based on Godʼs revelation through the bible and natural law, the churchʼs tradition and the exercise of reason
- Donum Vitae (Gift of Life) → asserts that the life of every human being is to be respected in an absolute way from the very instant of the commencement of his or her existence until death - Abortion is therefore seen by Catholics as against natural law and Godʼs law
- Genetic testing of unborn babies is permissible if the aim is to benefit the child
- Donum Vitae (Gift of Life) → use embryos as the object of instrument of experimentation constitutes a crime against their dignity as human beings
- The CC is strongly opposed to voluntary euthanasia
- The document also argues that the natural method of conception is sexual relationships within marriage → the use of donor sperm, surrogate motherhood and artificial insemination = no
Evangelical:
- Rely on Godʼs revelation of himself through the bible
- The Anglican Archbishop → life begins at conception ⁂ abortion and stem cell research on embryos are wrong → life in the womb begins w/ conception it would be arbitrary to chose any other point at which the child develops value
- Reject the concept of surrogacy
The focus of this study is the contribution of significant people, ideas, practices and ethical teachings to an understanding of Christianity as a living religious tradition. The study of
Christianity is to be of the WHOLE tradition where applicable.
Outcomes
A student:
H1 explains aspects of religion and belief systems
H2 describes and analyses the influence of religion and belief systems on individuals and society H4 describes and analyses how aspects of religious traditions are expressed by their adherents H5 evaluates the influence of religious traditions in the life of adherents
H6 organises, analyses and synthesises relevant information about religion from a variety of sources, considering usefulness, validity and …show more content…
Wee-An Tan
Catholic Church:
- Based on Godʼs revelation through the bible and natural law, the churchʼs tradition and the exercise of reason
- Donum Vitae (Gift of Life) → asserts that the life of every human being is to be respected in an absolute way from the very instant of the commencement of his or her existence until death - Abortion is therefore seen by Catholics as against natural law and Godʼs law
- Genetic testing of unborn babies is permissible if the aim is to benefit the child
- Donum Vitae (Gift of Life) → use embryos as the object of instrument of experimentation constitutes a crime against their dignity as human beings
- The CC is strongly opposed to voluntary euthanasia
- The document also argues that the natural method of conception is sexual relationships within marriage → the use of donor sperm, surrogate motherhood and artificial insemination = no
Evangelical:
- Rely on Godʼs revelation of himself through the bible
- The Anglican Archbishop → life begins at conception ⁂ abortion and stem cell research on embryos are wrong → life in the womb begins w/ conception it would be arbitrary to chose any other point at which the child develops value
- Reject the concept of surrogacy