Section 2 - Matters of life and death Flashcards
What do Roman Catholics believe in life after death?
Believe in purgatory, where the souls of sinners are sent to be cleansed.
What might a Christian do as a response to the afterlife?
Confession Prayer Doing good work Putting Christian teachings into action Vocation (choosing to dedicate their lives through jobs such as a doctor/priest/nun)
Why do Muslims believe in the afterlife?
The Qur’an states that we come from Allah and we must return to Allah.
Surahs 11 and 56 teach that those who live a good life will go to al’Jannah.
The teaching and practice of the Prophet.
How does the belief in life after death affect Muslims?
Try to follow Qur’an and Shari’ah law.
Follow example of Prophet Muhammad.
Act the way Allah wishes.
Believe that Allah sees everything.
Three examples of non-religious reasons for belief in afterlife:
Near-death experiences
Paranormal activity
Reincarnation
What are some other reasons why people believe in an afterlife?
Idea of death is difficult
Makes life fairer
Feel that their loved ones are still near
It makes sense
4 reasons for not believing in life after death:
Evidence-no evidence of afterlife
Humans are mortal-when a person dies their body decays
Religion is outdated-old ideas that were used to control people and their behaviour
Science-explains everything in our world
Arguments for abortion (4)
Women have the right to choose
In cases of abortion
It is kinder, if the child is severely disabled
Babies have the right to be cared for
Arguments against abortion (4)
Life begins at conception
An embryo has the potential to be a human
Even disabled children have the right to life
Adoption is an alternative
Christian arguments against abortion (5)
Abortion is murder Life is a sacred gift from God God has a plan for every human All life has value Life begins at conception
Christian arguments for abortion (5)
Jesus taught about compassion
We cannot be sure when life begins
In cases of rape it is the kindest action
Medical technology allows us to identify problems with foetus
If the mother’s life is at risk
When is abortion allied in Islam?
They believe that abortion is wrong but believe that it can be accepted in some cases because the foetus wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the mother and the mother’s life is established and she has responsibilities.
4 different Muslim views on abortion:
Abortion is allowed in cases of rape
Abortion not allied if the pregnancy is a result of adultery
An unplanned pregnancy is not the reason for abortion
Muslim women believe they should be able to choose what happens.
3 types of euthanasia:
Voluntary euthanasia
Assisted suicide
Non-voluntary euthanasia
2 ways in which euthanasia is carried out:
Active - carried out by doctor deliberately
Passive - medical treatments is withdrawn
Arguments for euthanasia (5)
Allows the patient to die gently Patient dies with dignity Saves medical costs Relieves the family burden Focus on patients with more chance of recovery
Arguments against euthanasia (6)
Sanctity of life Slippery slope Pressure into choosing euthanasia Hospices provide alternative care Doctors can be wrong about diagnosis Living with guilt forever
Why some Christians believe euthanasia is wrong (4)
It goes against sanctity of life
Only God has the right to end life
Euthanasia could be used evilly
May make a decision without consent
Muslim attitudes to euthanasia (4)
Human life is sacred
Allah chooses how long someone lives
Suffering is a test of faith and part of life
All human life is valuable
Do some Protestants believe in hell?
No, some protest and believe that there is no hell.
Should the media criticise religious views on matters of life and death? (FOR 3)
No view should be exempt
Religious views may be seen as old
Ideas are constantly changing
Should the media criticise religious views on matters of life and death? (AGAINST 3)
Religious views should be respected
Based on bible
Should present ideas but not criticise them
