Issues of LIfe and Death Keywords Flashcards
Afterlife Definition
Life after death; the belief that existence continues after physical death
Environmental Sustainability Definition
Ensuring that the demands placed on natural resources can be met without reducing capacity to allow all people, animals, and plant life, to live well, now and in the future
Euthanasia Definition
Sometimes referred to as ‘mercy killing’. The act of killing or permitting death of a person who is suffering from a serious illness
Evolution Definition
The process by which different living creatures are believed to have developed from earlier less complex forms during the history of the earth
Abortion Definition
When a pregnancy is ended so that it does not result in the birth of a child
Quality of Life Definition
The extent to which life is meaningful and pleasurable
Sanctity of Life Definition
The belief that life is precious, or sacred
Soul Definition
The spiritual aspect of a being, that lives on in the afterlife and connects one to God
Afterlife Example
Heaven or hell
Environmental Sustainability Example
Reforestation - Looking after the planet by planting more trees
Euthanasia Example
Catholic Christians believe euthanasia is wrong because ‘thou shall not kill’
Evolution Example
This is a scientific theory for the origins of the world believed by many Christians and Muslims
Abortion Example
Catholic Christians believe abortion is wrong because ‘thou shall not kill’
Quality of Life Example
Some may believe that being paralysed and unable to do regular things is an example of a poor quality of life
Sanctity of Life Example
For many religious believers - human life is the only life that holds this special status
