Morality Flashcards
Define moral
A moral action is typically viewed as good if it has a positive outcome for others
Define immoral
An immoral outcome produces a negative outcome for others
Amoral
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
What is absolutism
Means that god has set a fixed standard of right and wrong that people across the world should follow.
Where can morality come from?
You can be influenced by family, friends and media.
What is relativism?
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.
Define abortion
Deliberate ending of a pregnancy before normal childbirth, killing the foetus in the process
Define pro-life
People who argue strongly that abortions should not be legalised
Define pro-choice
People who take a strong stance that women should have the choice in wether to abort or give birth a chance.
Agnostic
Someone who is unsure about the existence of god
Atheist
Someone who thinks that god is not real
Theist
Someone who believes god is real
What does the bible say about abortion
Exodus includes the sixth commandment, “do not kill”
Arguments in favour of an abortion
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.
Arguments against abortion
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
What is the law on abortion in Northern Ireland
Abortion is now legal before a 10 week period of the pregnancy as of 2020
What does the roman Catholic Church say about abortion
It is never acceptable
What is the sanctity of life?
All life is precious and sacred
