Life and Death key words Flashcards
What is the Sanctity of Life?
The belief all life is sacred and special as it is made in God’s image
Who do Christians believe have the SoL?
Only humans have this special status
What is the soul?
The spiritual, invisible and immortal part of us
Who does the soul connect us to?
God and it lives on after death
What is abortion?
The termination of a pregnancy that doesn’t result in the birth of a child
Until what point is abortion legal in the UK?
24 weeks
What is the afterlife?
The belief that our soul lives on after death
Do only Christians believe in the afterlife?
No, religions like Hinduism also believe in life after death
What is environmental responsibility?
The duty of humans to respect, care for and preserve the environment
Whats one way to show environmental responsibility?
By recycling
What is euthanasia?
The act of killing a person as death is seen as the best option
What does euthanasia mean?
Mercy Killing
What is evolution?
The process of living creatures developing from earlier, less complex forms.
Who popularised the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
What is Quality of Life?
The extent to which life is pleasurable or meaningful
