Philosophy Of Ethics (Abortion)

Question 1

Agnostic meaning

Answer 1

A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence of God

Question 2

Atheist meaning

Answer 2

A person who disbelieves in the existence of God or Gods

Question 3

Relativism meaning

Answer 3

A moral decision by looking at the circumstances.

Question 4

Absolutism meaning

Answer 4

The political doctrine and practice of unlimited centralised authority and absolute sovereignty

Question 5

Immorality meaning

Answer 5

The state or quality of being immoral; wickedness

Question 6

Morality meaning

Answer 6

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behaviour

Question 7

Worldview meaning

Answer 7

A particular philosophy of life or conception of the world

Question 8

Definition of abortion

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Pro life meaning

Answer 9

People who argue that abortions should not be legalised

Question 10

Pro choice meaning

Answer 10

Advocating the legal right of a woman to choose whether or not she will have an abortion

Question 11

Sanctity of life definition

Answer 11

The belief that all life is precious and sacred

Question 12

List two verses by Christians when talking about the importance of human life

Answer 12

1. Humans are the only species created in the image of god (Genesis 1:27)
   2.Exodus includes the sixth commandment: “Do not kill

Question 13

Viability meaning

Answer 13

Ability to survive or live successfully

Question 14

Advantages to adoption

Answer 14

Permanent stable relationship in stable home.
Extended family circle

Question 15

Disadvantages to adoption

Answer 15

Adopted child May get bullied.
Tension between biological parent and adopted parent

Question 16

Advantages to fostering

Answer 16

Shorter term arrangement.
Short term secure home for a child

Question 17

Disadvantages to fostering

Answer 17

You can get home sick.
Disruptive to family life.

Question 18

Arguments for abortion

Answer 18

1.If the mothers physical and mental health is affected if the baby was born.
2.If the pregnancy has been caused by rape and if the baby was born it would remind the mother of that horrible experience.
3.Women may not be able to go to work.

Question 19

Arguments against abortion

Answer 19

1.Sanctity of life (all life is precious and sacred).
2.Exodus 6th commandment “Do not kill”
3.People believe the embryo should be treated as a person.

Question 20

What does the Bible say about abortion?

Answer 20

The Bible forbids abortion.
Abortions are dangerous.

Question 21

Reasons why woman may want to terminate pregnancy

Answer 21

1.If they were raped the baby might remind them of their experiences.
2.If the mother does not have enough money to support the baby.
3.If the mother has a baby and it will damage her physical and mental health

Question 22

Conception meaning

Answer 22

The action of conceiving a child or of one being conceived.