Religion and Life Flashcards
What is the definition of abortion?
Abortion is the medical termination of a pregnancy.
True or False: Euthanasia is legal in all countries.
False
Fill in the blank: Abortion is often a topic of debate between ______ and pro-choice advocates.
pro-life
What is euthanasia?
Euthanasia is the act of intentionally ending a person’s life to relieve suffering.
Which religion generally opposes abortion?
Catholicism
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a reason some people support euthanasia? A) Religious beliefs B) Quality of life C) Legal concerns
B) Quality of life
What is animal experimentation?
Animal experimentation is the use of non-human animals in research to test the effects of drugs or procedures.
True or False: Animal experimentation is considered ethically acceptable by all religious groups.
False
Fill in the blank: The ______ view supports euthanasia under certain circumstances.
utilitarian
What is the primary ethical concern surrounding abortion?
The moral status of the fetus.
Multiple Choice: Which ethical principle is often cited in discussions of euthanasia? A) Autonomy B) Beneficence C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
What does the term ‘pro-choice’ refer to?
The belief that a woman has the right to choose whether to have an abortion.
True or False: Euthanasia can be voluntary, non-voluntary, or involuntary.
True
Fill in the blank: The ______ principle argues that the greatest good for the greatest number should guide ethical decisions.
utilitarian
What is one argument against animal experimentation?
It causes suffering to animals.