Life and Death Powerpoint Flashcards
Christian Views on Euthanasia (3/2)
For:
-The lesser of two evils if you help someone die
- The golden rule “treat others as you wish to be treated”
- ‘ quality of life argument’ God said to always to do the most loving thing:
“people should base moral decisions on what is the most loving thing to do”
Against:
- Life is sacred and a gift from God so people should follow him by following the ten commandments which involves the teaching.
Thou shall not kill’
- God gave life so only he can take it away
“ If we live, we live for the lord”
Muslim views on euthanasia (2/3)
FOR:
- Some Muslims agree that switching off life machines is okay if a doctor has agreed that the life has ended and is someone is braindead Allah has already taken their life so it is not seen as euthanasia
-Some Muslims believe that is is an act of mercy to end someone’s suffering
“Allah forgives all sins”
AGAINST:
- The Qur’an says that suicide is wrong and results in being sent to hell. Therefore assisted suicide must also be wrong- supported as euthanasia is regarded as haram
“Whoever kills an innocent person, it as if he has killed all of humanity’
- Sanctity of life so euthanasia would be murder
“ Do not take life which allah has made sacred”
- Life is a test by God
“He who created death and life to test you”
Humanist/Non-religious views on euthanasia (4)
- People uphold the right to life but don’t believe life should be prolonged by suffering
- Many support the dignity in dying movement which lobbies for choice regarding issues of death and dying
- The law should stop suffering not prolong it
- It should be human right to make your own decision
Christian Views on abortion (4) Roman,anglican
AGAINST:
-All humans are created in the image of God as taught in Genisis
“For in the image of God has God made man”-“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you”
-God is the creator only he gives and takes life and abortion is seen as murder
“God is the creator of everything”
“Thou shall not kill”
ROMAN CATHOLIC
-Against abortion under any circumstances
ANGLICAN CHRISTIAN
-Allowed for the quality of life factor e.g. if the mothers life is in danger or she has been raped but not for a social issue
“People should base moral decisions on what is the most loving thing to do
Islamic views on abortion (2/2)
FOR:
- Abortion may be permitted before ensoulment
At 120 days “ the soul is breathed into the body”- Hadith
- Shari’ah law allows abortion only when doctors declare that continuing the pregnancy could endanger the mothers life
“The lesser of two evils”
AGAINST
-Only Allah can take life
“No one can die except from Allah’s leave”
-Life is a precious and sacred gift
“Take not life which God has made sacred”
Humanis/Non- religious views on abortion (4)
-Depends on the situation
-The rights and wishes of everybody involved should be considered
-Free choice
-Generally they believe its a personal choice
Christian views on organ donation (3/2)
FOR:
- Most christians would want a transplant if they needed it and Jesus said to
“Treat others as you wish to be treated”
- Some Christians believe that the soul lives on and the body is not needed when we die so the organs can be used to help the living
“Do you know that your body is a temple?”
- Organs that can be used from the living are not vital so can be used
“Love thy neighbour”
AGAINST
- Some believe transplanting organs is ‘playing God’ which isn’t allowed
“”Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness”
- Only god has the right to give and take life
“ Take not life which God has made sacred”
Islamic views on organ donation (1/2)
FOR
- 1995 Muslim law council stated its acceptable for living donations to be made and received within Islamic law
‘If anyone saves a life, it is as if he saves the lives of all humankind’
AGAINST
- Most Muslims believe they will be resurrected on the last day and will need all their organs
“On that day you will be brought to judgement and none of your secrets will remain hidden”
- The Shari’ah law teaches that nothing should be removed from the body after death
Non religious views on organ donation (2/2)
FOR
-Organ transplants would make use of Organs which would otherwise be wasted
-It gives the opportunity to help loved ones
-Donor organs are scarce
AGAINST
-It is very expensive and limited form of treatment
-In some countries an illegal market has developed
Christian views on origins of the earth (3/3) Literalists vs Non- literalsits
LITERALISTS
- God made the world and everything on it in just 7 days and it was fundamentally good
“God is the creator of the universe and everything in it”
- Adam and Eve- dust and rib
- God gave human free will which brought sin into the world
“When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining, she took some and ate it”
NON-LITERALISTS
-The creation story is metaphorical and can be interpreted but isn’t actually true
-The big bang was created by God
“God is the creator of everything”
- Humans were expected by God to be stewards of the
“As each has received a gift”
Islamic views on origins of the earth (4)
- Allah made the world and everything on it
“Allah is the creator of everything” - Adam was made out of clay then had life breathed into him- A wife was made for Adam
- Humans were given the role of Khalifahs to be responsible for looking after the world and treating it with respect
“Each soul is responsible for its own actions” - On the day of Judgement all Muslims will be called to account for how they have looked after Allah’s creation
“On that day you will be brought to judgement and none of your secrets will remain hidden”
The big bang
In 1965 evidence produced to argue that the universe did have an origin about 15 billion years ago. All the matter in the universe was concentrated into a single incredibly tiny point. Then in two atoms colliding together which began to enlarge rapidly into a hot explosion.The Big Bang happened about 13.7 billion years ago
The big bang
In 1965 evidence produced to argue that the universe did have an origin about 15 billion years ago. All the matter in the universe was concentrated into a single incredibly tiny point. Then in two atoms colliding together which began to enlarge rapidly into a hot explosion.The Big Bang happened about 13.7 billion years ago
Evolution
- Charles Darwin’s research showed how creatures have evolved over a period of time
- He believed creatures developed characteristics that allowed them to survive and breed ‘survival of the fittest
- We started off as bacteria changed over time to survive in our environment
Christian views on environmental responsibility (5)
Humans Should:
- Live in partnership with God and creations
- Exercise responsibility given by God to look after the world and the environment (Genisis 1:28)
“Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky”
- Preserve and conserve the resources of the world and the environment
“As each has received a gift”
- Give thanks to God for his provision
- Actively support Christian charities
- Dominon
“I have given you authority to treadon serpents”
