Morality Flashcards

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Define moral

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A moral action is typically viewed as good if it has a positive outcome for others

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Define immoral

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An immoral outcome produces a negative outcome for others

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Amoral

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Some actions may not be considered as either moral or immoral. It’s a choice that a person of free to make without any moral significance

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4
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What is absolutism

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Means that god has set a fixed standard of right and wrong that people across the world should follow.

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Where can morality come from?

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You can be influenced by family, friends and media.

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What is relativism?

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Somebody makes a moral decision by looking at the circumstances. If the outcome is positive , it can justify the means of how you get that outcome.

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Define abortion

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Deliberate ending of a pregnancy before normal childbirth, killing the foetus in the process

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Define pro-life

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People who argue strongly that abortions should not be legalised

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Define pro-choice

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People who take a strong stance that women should have the choice in wether to abort or give birth a chance.

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Agnostic

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Someone who is unsure about the existence of god

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Atheist

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Someone who thinks that god is not real

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Theist

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Someone who believes god is real

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13
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What does the bible say about abortion

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Exodus includes the sixth commandment, “do not kill”

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Arguments in favour of an abortion

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The mother may have an abortion because they will worry about their mental health
They may have depression and anxiety

Others would be worried about their physical health and may have a pre-existing condition.

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Arguments against abortion

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If the mother is worried about raising the child she could put the child up for adoption or foster care

If they are religious the bible is strongly against abortion and the church could support the mother

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16
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What is the law on abortion in Northern Ireland

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Abortion is now legal before a 10 week period of the pregnancy as of 2020

17
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What does the roman Catholic Church say about abortion

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It is never acceptable

18
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What is the sanctity of life?

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All life is precious and sacred