The Sanctity Of Life Flashcards
Definition of abortion
The deliberate termination of a pregnancy
Definition of Sanctity of Life
Life is sacred because it is God given
Definition of backstreet abortion
An illegal abortion performed when abortions were against the law
When was abortion legalised?
In the 1967 abortion act (ammended in 1990)
What is viablilty?
The point at which a baby would survive outside the womb
How long is the morning after pill effective after intercourse?
72 hours
What is meant by pro-choice?
The right to choose whether to have an abortion or not
What is meant by pro-life?
The view that supports the right to life of the foetus
‘For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mothers womb, all the days ordained for me were written in your book’
Good for euthnasia and abortion
‘You shall not murder’
Abortion and euthnasia
What is euthnasia
A painless death (where you are helped to take your life)
‘You yourself are Gods temple, if anyone destroys Gods temple God will destroy him’
Abortion euthnasia and drugs
Definition of ‘quality of life’
A life that has a certain level of fulfilment
When youve lost the ability to do things for yourself
What was the date of the suicide act in the UK?
1961
What is voluntary euthnasia?
When a terminally ill person asks a doctor or friend to help them die
What is invoulntary euthnasia?
When a persons wishes cannot be given e.g.in a coma
But the decision to end their life is taken
What is a living will?
This is a statement made by a person which outlines their wishes should they be in a coma or terminally ill (not legally recognised in the UK)
What is active euthnasia?
Where actions are taken to end a life e.g. A lethal injection
What is passive euthnasia?
Where actions that could prolong life are stopped in order to hasten a persons death e.g. Whithdrawing life suspenders
What is self-determination?
The right and ability to make decisions for yourself in life
