2 markers Flashcards
what is afterlife
- life after death, the belief that existence continues after physical death
what is environmental sustainability
ensuring that the demands placed on natural resources can be met without reducing capacity to allow all people, other species of animals and plants to live well now and in the future
what is euthanasia
sometimes referred to as mercy killing, euthanasia is the act of killing or permitting a death of a person who is suffering from a serious illness
what is evolution
the process by which different ;living creatures are believed to have developed from earlier, less complex forms during the history of the earth
what is abortion
when a pregnancy is ended so that it doesn’t result in the birth of a child
what is quality of life
the extent to which life is meaningful and pleasurable
what is sanctity of life
the believe that life is precious or sacred, for many religious believers, only human life holds this special status
what is the soul
the spiritual aspect of a being which connects someone to God, many religious believers believe this splits from our body when we die
what is good
things that are considered morally right, beneficial and to our advantage
what is evil
things that are considered extremely immoral, wicked and wrong
what is forgiveness
to grant pardon for a wrongdoing, to give up resentment and the desire to seek revenge against a wrongdoer
what is free will
the ability to make choices voluntarily and independently, the belief that nothing is predetermined
what is justice
fairness, where everyone has equal provisions and opportunities
what is morality
principles and standards determining which actions are right or wrong
what is punishment
a penalty given to someone for a crime or wrong they have done
