3/16/2016 Sanctity of Life

Question 1

What does D&C 18:10 have to do with the sanctity of life?

Answer 1

“Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God”

Question 2

True or False: God ordained, commanded, and blessed sexual relations between husbands and wives.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Under what circumstances might an abortion be permissible?

Answer 3

Pregnancy is the result of rape or incest.
A competent physician determines that the life or health of the mother is in serious jeopardy.
A competent physician determines that the fetus has severe defects that will not allow the baby to survive beyond birth.

Question 4

At what point does the heart begin to beat and blood begin to flow in a fetus?

Answer 4

“Approximately 22 days after the two cells have united, a little heart begins to beat. At 26 days the circulation of blood begins”- Nelson

Question 5

True or False: Since abortion is considered murder, it cannot be forgiven.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

True or False: The decisions of when to have children and how many children to have are to be made between the husband and wife alone.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

True of False: Members of the Church who encourage, submit to, pay for, or perform an abortion (except when medically necessary) are subject to Church disciplinary action.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Many in our day advocate the idea that diversity, tolerance and choice are among the most important virtues or goals in our time. However important those virtues or goals might be, they do not constitute the weightier matters of the law. What does?

Answer 8

“The weightier matters are love of God, obedience to His commandments, and unity in accomplishing the work of His Church”- Oaks

Question 9

What percentage of couples in the world have difficulty conceiving a child?

Answer 9

15%

Question 10

True or False: The names of stillborn children can be included in the family’s group record and temple ordinances can be performed for them.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What is artificial insemination and what is the Church’s position on it?

Answer 11

Artificial insemination is the injection of semen into the vagina or uterus without sexual intercourse.
The Church strongly discourages artificial insemination using semen from anyone but the husband. However, this is a personal matter that ultimately must be left to the judgment of the husband and wife. Responsibility for the decision rests solely upon them.
Artificial insemination of single sisters is not approved. Single sisters who deliberately refuse to follow the counsel of Church leaders in this matter are subject to Church discipline.

Question 12

What is in vitro fertilization and what is the Church’s position on it?

Answer 12

In vitro fertilization consists of collecting (retrieving) mature eggs from the ovaries and fertilizing them, in a lab, with sperm.
The Church strongly discourages in vitro fertilization using semen from anyone but the husband or an egg from anyone but the wife. However, this is a personal matter that ultimately must be left to the judgment of the husband and wife. Responsibility for the decision rests solely upon them.

Question 13

What is the Church’s position on surgical sterilization?

Answer 13

The Church strongly discourages surgical sterilization as an elective form of birth control. Surgical sterilization should be considered only if (1) medical conditions seriously jeopardize life or health or (2) birth defects or serious trauma have rendered a person mentally incompetent and not responsible for his or her actions.

Question 14

What is the Church’s position on the prolonging of life?

Answer 14

“When severe illness strikes, members should exercise faith in the Lord and seek competent medical assistance. However, when dying becomes inevitable, it should be seen as a blessing and a purposeful part of eternal existence. Members should not feel obligated to extend mortal life by means that are unreasonable. These judgments are best made by family members after receiving wise and competent medical advice and seeking divine guidance through fasting and prayer.”

Question 15

What is euthanasia and what is the Church’s position on it?

Answer 15

Euthanasia is deliberately putting to death a person who is suffering from an incurable condition or disease or assisting the individual in committing suicide.
A person who participates in euthanasia, including assisting someone
to commit suicide, violates the commandments of God.

Question 16

It is wrong to take a life, including one’s own. However, a person who commits suicide may not be responsible for his or her acts. Only God can judge such a matter. What are some of the things the Lord will take into consideration in making that judgment?

Answer 16

“genetic and chemical makeup, our mental state, our intellectual capacity, the teachings we have received, the traditions of our fathers, our health, and so forth.” - Ballard

Question 17

What is the Church’s position on cremation?

Answer 17

The Church does not normally encourage cremation. The family of the deceased must decide whether the body should be cremated, taking into account any laws governing burial or cremation. In some countries, the law requires cremation. Where possible, the body of a deceased member who has been endowed should be dressed in temple clothing when it is cremated. A funeral service may be held.

Question 18

What is the Church’s position on organ donation and reception?

Answer 18

The donation of organs and tissues is a selfless act that often results in great benefit to individuals with medical conditions. The decision to will or donate one’s own body organs or tissue for medical purposes, or the decision to authorize the transplant of organs or tissue from a deceased family member, is made by the individual or the deceased member’s family.
A decision to receive a donated organ should be made after receiving competent medical counsel and confirmation through prayer.