Religion And Medical Ethics - Ethics Flashcards
What is the ‘sanctity of life’? Be detailed
When Christians often say that they believe there is something special and holy about life. For Christians, human life is different from other kinds of life because people share something of the nature of God. They believe that every life is valuable and everyone has the responsibility to look after themselves.
What is a quote to support the ‘sanctity of life’? Against suicide …
‘You yourself are God’s temple… if anyone destroys gods temple, god will destroy him’
Therefore meaning they need to look after it because it’s sacred
What is abortion?
The deliberate termination of a pregnancy before the pregnancy reaches ‘full term’
What is the Catholic, Protestant and Muslim views towards abortion?
Catholics - disagree, goes against sanctity of life
Protestants - may agree with it if the mothers life is under threat on in the case of rape, they should offer vital support to those who face hard choices
Muslims - sometimes, if it’s early in the pregnancy
What is the two quotes against abortion and euthanasia?
‘Do not murder’ , ‘you shall not kill’
What are the two Christian attitudes towards abortion? (2)
- Pro-life = all life is sacred
* Pro-choice = they should be able to decide
What is fertility treatment?
Any method that is used when people want to have children but are unable to conceive naturally
What is IVF?
A ‘test-tube’ baby where the egg and sperm are brought together and fertilised in a lab. If conception takes place, the balls of cells are placed inside the woman’s uterus in hope that it will continue to grow.
What are the Catholic, Protestant and Muslim views on fertility treatment?
Catholic - maybe - against AID (no third parties should be used) and IVF (no destruction of embryos) yes to (AIH). They may think god decides when people are born and die.
Protestant- yes - but AID should not be used because it is ‘mechanical adultery’ and embryos must be used by 14 days. Anything that creates new life is good.
Muslim- yes, as long as it’s the husband and wife are involved
What is the two quotes for fertility treatment?
- ‘Be fruitful and increase in number’
* ‘Go forth and multiply’
What is cloning?
When you create a genetically identical animal or plant from another.
What is the Catholic, Protestant and Muslim view on cloning?
Catholic - no it is wrong and goes against the sanctity of life - Humans are not tools for science
Protestant - yes to cloning animals as it may have use. Cloning humans is wrong, it goes against the sanctity of life.
Muslims - no it goes against human dignity
What is suicide?
Taking your own life voluntarily and intentionally
What is the Catholic, Protestant and Muslim views towards suicide?
Catholic - no it’s against the sanctity of life - selfish for the family, it’s murder, only god decides when you die
Protestant- II
Muslim - only Allah decides when you die
What is euthanasia?
‘An easy death’. Helping someone to end their life.
What are the Catholic, Protestant and Muslim views on Euthanasia?
Catholic - NO, only god decides when you die, it’s the same as murder
Protestant - YES TO PASSIVE no to active - with passive it’s not killing but active is - it’s ok to withhold treatment but it’s not ok to cause it
Muslim - yes to passive, no to active
What is a hospice?
A place where anyone who’s got terminal illnesses can get support and specialist care
What is vivisection?
Using animals to advance scientific research, understand disease and develop and test new medicines
It’s for medical stuff, not for things like cosmetics
What do Catholics, Protestants and Muslims think about vivisection?
Catholics - yes, only for tests that relieve human suffering and have minimal suffering for the animal, humans are superior and animals don’t have souls and, so we are more important
Protestants - II
Muslims - yes, only if it improves humans health and safety
Some Christians might say no because they are God’s creation and should be cared for
What’s a quote for vivisection?
‘Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky’
What is a quote against cloning?
‘God created man in his image’
What’s a quote against treatment of embryos and abortion?
‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you’
What do Catholics, protestants and muslims say about the treatment of embryos?
Catholics - no, life begins at conception so this is destroying life
Protestant- maybe, medical research is important but only spare embryos should be used, none should be made on purpose
Muslims - maybe, some believe the soul doesn’t develop until later, some don’t
What are the 3 main types of fertility treatment?
AIH , AID , IVF
