Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B · 1RB0
Specification 4.2, 2.7 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Revise: The Sanctity of LifeA strong argument for treating sanctity of life as a moral absolute is that everyone’s life remains valuable, whatever their circumstances. If value depended entirely on health or independence, vulnerable people could be treated as less worthy of protection. Belief in God’s authority also gives Christians a reason not to make themselves the final judges of whether another life is worth living.
- Revise: Treatment of Criminals
A moral requirement understood to apply without exceptions, regardless of the circumstances.