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What does the UK say to abortion

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It is acceptable however certain criteria must be met

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List the three reasons why abortion is allowed up to 24 weeks

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1) The child born would be severely disabled
2) any existing children would suffer or be at risk
3) there is a physical or mental risk to the woman’s health

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List the three reasons why abortion is allowed after 24 weeks

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1) there is a risk to the mothers life
2) the baby will be severely deformed
3) there would be risk of serious physical or mental injury to the woman

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When does life begin

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This is a controversial matter about when life begins there is no answer as it is a matter of oppinion

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What is the uk law on abortion

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In the uk an abortion can be carried out ONLY within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy so long as certain criteria is met

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What is aristotles theory on when life begins

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Aristotles theory shows that a foetus

  • the soul of a vegetable - at conception
  • the soul of an animal - at animation
  • the soul of a human - at birth
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Who is aristotle

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He is a Greek philosopher

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What was Thomas Aquinas’ view on early abortion

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He believed that early abortion was not murder even though at that time they were condemned

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Who’s views did Thomas Aquinas adopt (abortion)

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Aristotles

  • the soul of a vegetable - at conception
  • the soul of an animal - at animation
  • the soul of a human - at birth
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What is Aquinas and aristotles views about when life begins for a boy and a girl

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Boy - 40 days

Girl - 80 days

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List the 4 reasons under arguments against abortion

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  • Life begins at conception
  • an embryo has the potential to be a human and should have the RIGHT TO LIFE
  • even disabled children have the right to life
  • adoption is an alternative to abortion
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List the 4 reasons under arguments FOR abortion

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  • women have the right to choose - it is there body
  • in cases of rape , abortion should be allowed
  • it is kinder to allow abortion if the child will be severely disabled
  • babies have the right to be cared for and loved and a woman cannot always provide it
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Christian attitudes to abortion - give the view

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Most Christians will not support abortion because of the sanctity of life , however some Christians may hold different views about this controversial topic

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What is the sanctity of life argument

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Life is holy and sacred and belongs to God

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List two quotes from the bible that supports the sanctity of life argument

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God created man in his own image ~ Genesis

You shall not commit murder ~ Exodus

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List 3 Christian arguments FOR abortion

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In cases of rape - it is the kindest action ( God is Omni Benevolent)

Jesus taught about being kind towards others

We cannot be sure that life begins at conception

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List 4 Christian arguments AGAINST abortion

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Abortion is viewed as murder

God has a plan for everyone

Life is sacred and belongs to God

All life has value even if the child may be disabled

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What’s the Roman Catholic view on abortion

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It is always wrong- they see the foetus as a human being

  • unless the mothers life is at risk due to the pregnancy then it’s acceptable
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What do Quakers and the Church of England teach about abortion

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The mothers life is more important than the foetus’ however abortion should not be encouraged

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When do Roman Catholics think life begins

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Day 1

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What did Pope Paul VI say regarding abortion

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That abortion is an abominable crime

22
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Who do the Muslims share similar views to regarding abortion

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Christians about the sanctity of life

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When do Muslims think life begins

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120 days or by the time the foetus voluntarily moves

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What does the Quran say regarding abortion

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Whoever killed a soul it is as though he has killed all of mankind - this gives the impression that Muslims regard abortion as wrong

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Why do Muslims believe that abortion is acceptable if the mothers life is at risk

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The foetus would not exist if it was not for the mother

Also the mothers life is established and she has responsibilities

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When is abortion not allowed (2 reason)

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If it’s a result of adultery

If it’s an unplanned pregnancy and that’s the only reason

27
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What is euthanasia

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It is the painless killing of someone dying from a painful disease

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What do some people see euthanasia as

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Helping someone carry out there wishes

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What does the uk law say about euthanasia

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All forms of it is against the law however switching off a life support machine is allowed

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What is active euthanasia

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Carried out by a doctor performing a deliberate action

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What is passive euthanasia

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When life support a hind is withdrawn or when a seriously ill person is not given treatment to help them survive

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List 4 reasons for arguments against euthanasia

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Life is sacred ( sanctity of life)

Some people may feel pressured to end there lives

Hospices provide an alternative to euthanasia

Doctors can be wrong against diagnosis

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List 4 Arguments for euthanasia

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Allows patients to die with dignity and peace

Euthanasia saves medical costs

It relieves the family burden

It allows medical staff to focus on patients with the chance of getting better

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Do Christians accept euthanasia

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No the vast majority don’t

35
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List four reasons why Christians believe euthanasia is wrong

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It is seen as murder

Only God has the right to take away life

Goes against the sanctity of life argument

Euthanasia could be used for evil purposes

36
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What do hospices provide

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Good quality pain relief and support for the dying and there families they are an alternative to euthanasia

37
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Is euthanasia ever right

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Christians become more accepting of euthanasia as God intends everyone to have a good quality of life - it can be seen as the lesser of two evils

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What’s the Muslim view in euthanasia

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It’s ALWAYS wrong

39
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What does the Quran say regarding euthanasia

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No One does unless God permits

40
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What is euthanasia seen as

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Murder and suicide

41
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What do Muslims believe they should do with there lives

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Trust there lives to Allah

42
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If life is a test and you have your life ended with euthanasia what may happen in there afterlife

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They may go to hell rather than paradise as they’ve chosen to end there lives which can be seen as murder

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Is euthanasia ever right for Muslims

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Some allow terminal ill patients to not continue treatment if it’s causing hardship fir them it there families

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List 4 reasons why Muslims think euthanasia is wrong

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All human life is valuable

No one knows Allahs plans so they shouldn’t interfere

Suffering is a test of faith and part of life so taking euthanasia may be seen as taking the easy route out of the illness

Allah chooses how long each person lives NOT US

45
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Why is it important that issues such as abortion are discussed in the media (3 reasons)

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Because they affect everyone

They’re controversial

It’s important to be aware of different views

46
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Define abortion

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The removal of a foetus from the womb before it can survive

47
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How do the media present issues to the public list three reasons

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Newspaper - show opinions and news on the topic

Tv documentaries - factually focusing on life and death issues

Soap operas - storylines the viewers can relate to

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2 reasons why the media should criticise religious views

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It’s important that everyone hears all aspects of the topic

Religious views may be seen as wrong or out of date

49
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2 reasons why the media should not criticise religious views

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Religious views should be respected as they’ve been around for a long time

The media should not criticise any view

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