In the Bible, Luke 12 v 6-7, Jesus says, “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Some Christians use this Bible teaching to support their belief that all human life is holy and precious, and to God we are worth more than any other creature on Earth. An alternative interpretation could be that, yes all life is of value, but also that life cannot be brought in any shape or form. If this teaching considered today we might not see the use of slavery and child labour in the less economically developed world.
The Bible teaches us that all human life has a purpose. This is supported by what is said in Psalm 139 “All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be”. Some Christians use this bible teaching to support their beliefs that God does in fact plan our lives and has done so, even before we were born. Another interpretation is that we are all put on this earth for a purpose and we should try our best to find out what that is and to fulfil it. This is why most Roman Catholics disagree with abortion and anyone who commits suicide.
In the Bible it tells us (Psalm 139 v13) “You created every part of me”, and (Genesis 1 v27) “So God created human beings, making them to be like himself.” Most Christians but not all use this Bible teaching to support their belief that all life is God given and the fact that God decides when it begins and ends. Another interpretation is that every human being is an exact image of God and is therefore sacred. Another example of what the Bible tells is Exodus 20 v13 “Do not commit murder.” This is a good example that tells Christians that only God can determine when our lives will end and not the people around us.
The Bible teaches us, “If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him”, “you yourselves are his temple” Corinthians 3 v16-17. Not all Christians believe in the same thing but Roman Catholic’s believe this is telling us that all life deserves respect. We can also look at Genesis 1 v27 “So God created human beings” As Christians we should believe anything made by God deserves respect or should be treated in a way in which we would like to be treated.
Probably the most important belief that Christians should hold about the beginning and end of life is that any Human life should not be destroyed. The Bible supports this in saying “If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him.” “ You yourselves are his temple.” Corinthians 3 v16-17. Also “Do not commit murder”, Exodus 20 v13. These Bible quotes should defiantly be interpreted to mean that under no circumstance should human life be destroyed. This is why most traditional Christians believe abortion and Euthanasia is wrong.
By looking at the Bible and explaining the beliefs Christians hold about the beginning and end of life, we can see that all human life is meant to be respected and kept sacred. We can also see life is precious and holy to God and that he put us all on this earth for a special reason, he should decide when we are ready to be born or die. Christianity believes that all life is of value and because we are made in God’s image, that life should not be harmed or destroyed.
