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Lv 6

Do Christians place any value on human life?

Because based on the questions and answers here, most Christians see human life as nothing more than an entrance exam for the afterlife.

Doesn't that seem empty and meaningless?

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    No. - I mean, yes, Christians do value human life.

    In COMPARISON to what comes afterwards, this life is not much - but it doesn't mean it's not important, or that as a whole it's not valuable - in fact Christians place a lot of value on this life.

    This life is crucial for Christians because it determines their eternity.

    Not to mention it's the only shot we get, so most believe it is to be enjoyed and explored, too - otherwise why would God bother creating this astoundingly awesome universe for us?

    It's not a simple entrance exam. It's so much more than that.

    Christians are at the front of many humanitarian causes, too - if they placed no value on life, why would they bother?

    I for one intend to live this life to the full. I want to experience this world and everything it has to offer, and I want to contribute to it for others.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    No. - I imply, sure, Christians do worth human life. In comparison to what comes afterwards, this life shouldn't be a lot - nevertheless it does not imply it can be no longer predominant, or that as a entire it can be not valuable - in fact Christians location various value on this life. This existence is important for Christians considering it determines their eternity. Not to point out it's the one shot we get, so most consider it is to be loved and explored, too - or else why would God hassle creating this astoundingly exquisite universe for us? It is now not a easy entrance examination. It is a lot greater than that. Christians are at the front of many humanitarian motives, too - if they positioned no price on lifestyles, why would they bother? I for one intend to live this life to the whole. I need to expertise this world and the whole thing it has to offer, and that i want to contribute to it for others.

  • 8 years ago

    Actually it seems to me that Christians get more out of life and understand the purpose of life better than nonbelievers. Life is about having relationships both with people and God. As long as they are living there is important work for the Christian to do. That includes being the best person you can be, being an example, helping others, doing your duties as a family member and friend. As far as life and afterlife, you should realize that afterlife is eternity and will be greather than this life. Still this life is the time of struggle, the time of ups and downs, the joy and the tears, the broken promises and the hopes. This life gives us character and causes us to exercise our faith, and grow wiser, stronger and more charitable. We get our character here and our foundation here, so this life is important, and not to be thrown away. Christ said I came that you might have life and more abundant life. All Christian should be reaching for that more abundant life in the here and now.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Do Christians place any value on human life? No. According to Iraqi's and Afghanis people.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Given that they're generally opposed to baby murder, unlike most atheists, I would say yes.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    Not if you go by the history books.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    No, I think it simply identifies the fact that have misinterpreted the answers you have read.

  • 8 years ago

    hardly

  • yuki
    Lv 5
    8 years ago

    thats not right at all. nice try though ^_^

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