Value of life~ Secular and
Religious views
PPQ 2012
IMAGO DEI ~ made in the image of God
RECAP ~ Religious ideas about the VALUE of Life
“Everyone is equal in the eyes of God,
there is no rich, poor, male, female,
black nor white. There is no Hindu, nor
Sanctity of Life is a term which means Muslim. The only difference between
that ALL life is sacred or holy.
people is in their actions.”
“There is neither Jew nor Greek
Slave nor free man
Male nor female
For you are ALL one in Christ
Jesus.”
Galatians Ch. 3 v 28
What do we mean by
QUALITY of LIFE?
How could you measure
someone’s QUALITY of
LIFE?
RECAP ~ Secular ideas about the VALUE of Life
Act utilitarianism does not need God
to endorse it’s ethical theory.
Human life is VALUABLE and has
QUALITY if humans are
Humanism affirms the
worth, dignity and
autonomy of the
individual and the right
of every human being to
the greatest possible
freedom compatible with
the rights of others.
Humanists have a duty of
care to all humanity
including future
generations.
“ Examine religious and secular
perspectives on the value of human life.”
A01 (45)
What’s the COMMAND word?
What does EXAMINE actually mean???
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Use Knowledge and Understanding
Unpack the concepts
Explain with reasons, examples, illustrations.
Compare and contrast ~ point out the differences
DON’T just list all the
religious & secular
perspectives
Use the information provided to outline an essay plan.
 Religious and secular perspectives
on the (nature and) value of
human life.
June 2012
June 2012
 Religious and secular perspectives on the (nature and)
value of human life.
“Religious views about the value of life have no relevance
in today’s largely secular society”
HOW FAR do you agree? (30 marks)
June 2012
 Religious and secular perspectives
on the (nature and) value of
human life.