Death and the elderly

Question 1

Purgatory

Answer 1

A time of spiritual cleansing and preparation for heaven

Question 2

Reincarnation

Answer 2

Being born again in another form

Question 3

Rebirth

Answer 3

Continuing life in another form

Question 4

Ageism

Answer 4

Discrimination and prejudice against the elderly

Question 5

Hospice

Answer 5

A special place where people go to die with dignity

Question 6

2 quotes from the bible which teach us to care for the elderly

Answer 6

“Honour your mother and father”

In Leviticus it says “show respect for the elderly”

Question 7

What do Christians believe happen when you do

Answer 7

You go to heaven/hell depending on what kind of life you lead

Question 8

(Bullet points) is it ever right to kill a person?

Answer 8

1) killing is generally not the right option
2) even killing people in the wrong can lead to too much violence
3) people who have a poor standard of life who are in a critical condition should get the choice
4) in this case it might be better to go to heaven in peace than suffer everyday

Question 9

Give 4 reasons why a Christian would support life support machines

Answer 9

1) the ideal of compassion
2) sanctity of life (God given)
3) the ideal of causing no harm to any living being
4) God-Gutenberg skills and talents to create life support machines in order to help his people