Issues of life and death Flashcards
afterlife
life after death. the belief that existence continues after physical death
environmental sustainability
limiting the amount of natural resources used to live well now and in the future eg recycling
euthanasia
the act of killing or permitting the death of a person who is suffering from a serious illness
evolution
the process by which different living creatures are believed to have developed from earlier less complex forms during the history of the earth
abortion
when a pregnancy is ended so it does not result in the birth of a child
quality of life
the extent to which life is pleasurable and enjoyable
sanctity of life
the belief that life is precious or sacred. for many religious believers only human life holds. this special status
soul
the spiritual aspect of a human that’s connects them to god
resurrection
being brought back to life after death physical or spiritual