Sinead Roddy

A01

Explain the beliefs Christians hold about their responsibility for those at the beginning and end of their lives.

I am aware as a Christian that throughout this religion that they hold many different beliefs about their responsibility for life and of its stages. Most Christians believe that Human life is sacred and do not take it for granted.  They also believe that every stage in life is as important as any other stage.  The reason why Christians have such strong beliefs is because they have respect for human life as they accept that we are made in the image and likeness of God.

In the Old Testament we read what Jeremiah has to say “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” (Jeremiah 1:5)  God selected Jeremiah to be a prophet before he was born.  We believe that each one of us is special in our own way and that there is a purpose for each one of our lives.  Therefore Christians believe that no one has the right to interfere with our lives.

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In the New Testament St. Luke recalls the words that Jesus spoke to show them how sacred their lives were.  ‘Even the hairs of your head have all been counted.  So do not be afraid; you are worth much more than many sparrows.’ (Luke 12:7)  God meant that everyone’s life is precious and he made us in his own image and lightness. Everyone’s life is sacred and nothing is more precious than human life.

All Christian Churches say, “Made in the images of God.”  This is how God made us.

As a human being we have value and dignity

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