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Sanctity Of Life Flashcards

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What does this belief influence Christian views on ethical issues

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Like abortion , euthanasia, and genetic engineering

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What is abortion

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The removal of the foetus from the womb before it can survive

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When was abortion legalised in Britain

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1967

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How long can you wait up to to get an abortion?

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24 weeks

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What is the specific criteria that must be approved by 2 doctors on abortion

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  • the mothers life is at risk
  • the mothers physical or mental health is a risk
  • the baby is likely to be born severely handicapped (mentally or physically)
  • the birth would have a seriously bad effect on other children in the family
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Pro life ?

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  • abortion is always wrong
  • life begins when sperm meets the egg. (Conception)
  • every human has a right to live
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Pro choice

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  • abortion can be allowed
  • the omen should be able to choose what happens to their body
  • this would include the right to an abortion
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Catholic Church and abortion

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  • against abortion in all circumstances- pro life
  • all life is sacred
  • life begins at conception
  • god gives life, only he can take it away
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Genesis quote (image of god… male and female)

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“In the image of god he created them, male and female”

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Exodus (commandement contradicting abortion)

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“Thou shall not kill”

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What are do pipe Francis and St John Paul ll believe about abortion

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Abortion is wrong and murder

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COE and abortion

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  • pro life but only aloud in some occasions
  • if pregnancy is a result of rape abortion is ok
  • if the woman’s mental health is at risk
  • if a child would be born severely disabled
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What does COE say about abortion (lesser…)

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“Lesser of two evils”

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What does the sanctity of life mean

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The belief that all human life is holy and god given

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What are some beliefs of Christian’s linking to sanctity of life

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  • Imago dei
  • god is the creator
    -sacredness of life
  • Jesus’ teaching
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What do christians that uphold the sanctity of life think of abortion

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Often oppose it arguing that life begins at conception and every baby deserves to be born

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What do Roman Catholics think about abortion

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Morally wrong in all cases

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What do Protestants think about abortion

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Allow abortion in some cases like rape or danger to mothers life emphasising compassion

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What do many Christian’s think about euthanasia

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They oppose it and believes it’s violates the sanctity of life

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Life is something only… (take)

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God can take away

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What are alternatives to euthanasia

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Palliative care

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What do some Christian’s think about capital punishment (agains)

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Some oppose the death penalty because it contradicts the sanctity of life and Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness

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Why do some people agree with capital punishment

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Believe it can be justified as a form of justice

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What is genetic engineering seen as by Christian’s (against)

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Creating or manipulating life raises concerns about ‘playing god’

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Why do some christians accept genetic engineering and cloning

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May support treatments that alleviate suffering

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What are secular perspectives that challenge the sanctity of life

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  • A non religious person might focus on the quality of life rather than the sanctity
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What scientific advances challenge the sanctity of life

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Modern technology challenges traditional views on the sanctity of life like ivf GE and cloning

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What moral dilemmas challenge the sanctity of life

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Cases like abortion when the mothers life’s at risk or euthanasia for those suffering unbearable pain raise question about prioritising the sanctity

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Jerimiah 1:5

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“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you”

30
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Psalm 139: 13-14

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“You knit me together in my mothers womb”

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