Matters of life and death Flashcards
What is “The special Agenda IV Diocesan Synod”
a document that attempts to bring together ideas of evolution and traditional Christian teachings on creation
aims to show they are not direct conflict but can work together.
What did Pope Paul VI say in the Humanae Vitae?
all direct abortions, even for therapeutic reasons are wrong
why is ensoulment important in the Christian debate about abortion
because ensoulment is the distinction between the start of biological life and human life
proposed by aristotole
what are the different beliefs about ensoulment in Christianity?
some believe it happens at conception
some believe it takes place later in the development of an embryo or fetus
What did the church of England say about abortion?
said that :
“every human life, created in the divine image is unique … we, therefore, believe that abortion is evil”
