Life and Death Flashcards
afterlife
life after death; the belief that existence continues after physical death
euthanasia
the act the act of killing or permitting the death of a person suffering a serious illness
abortion
when a pregnancy is ended so that it does not result in the birth of a child
sanctity of life
the belief that life is precious, or sacred. For many religious believers, only human life holds that special status.
soul
the spiritual aspect of a being; that which connects someone to god. the soul is often regarded as non-physical and as living on after physical death, in an afterlife
quality of life
the extent to which life is meaningful and pleasurable.
evolution
the process by which different living creatures are believed to have developed from earlier less complex forms during the history of the earth
environmental sustainability
ensuring that the demands placed on natural resources can be met with reducing capability to allow all people and other species of animal