unit 2 - matters of life and death Flashcards
What is resurrection?
the belief that the body stays in the grave until the end of the world when it is raised.
What is immortality?
the idea that the soul lives on after the body
What is the paranormal?
the study of unexplained things such as ghosts and mediums who say they can contact the dead.
What is abortion?
the removal of a foetus from a womb in order to terminate a pregnancy
What is sanctity of life?
the belief that life is sacred and belongs to God
What is Euthanasia?
an easy and gentle death
What is assisted suicide?
providing a person with the means to commit suicde
What is voluntary euthanasia?
situation where patient is dying in pain and asks a doctor to end their life painlessly
What is involuntary euthanasia?
ending someone’s life painlessly when they cannot consent, but there is good reason for believing that they would agree.
explain why people do not believe in life after death
there is no evidence, no one has returned from the death and science shows when the body dies, the brain dies.
in what circumstances is abortion legal?
if the mother’s life is at risk, the mother’s physical or mental health is at risk, if the child is likely to be born severely handicapped or if their would be a serious effect on the other children in the family.
explain why some people disagree with abortion
life begins at conception so it is murder to abort a baby
why should the media be free to criticise religion?
freedom of expression, religious leaders publicise their beliefs in the media so should be prepared for criticism
why should the media not be free to criticise religion?
could lead to religious hatred, Gods words should not be criticised by humans, could cause riots e.g charlie hebdo attack
what are the social facts of euthanasia?
people are often kept alive on medication, but the medication can not be cut off by law because it counts as euthanasia
why do Christians believe in resurrection?
Jesus was resurrected and it was taught by St Paul
what do Christians believe about immortality of the soul?
the soul goes straight to heaven - evidence is near death experience; soul leaves body
why do Christians believe in life after death?
the Bible says there is life after death, Jesus was resurrected, the church teaches life after death
what are the Christian teachings on abortion? (catholic)
it is always wrong because God created the life and murdering it is against his will. it is murder as life begins at conception.
what are the Christian teachings on abortion? (protestant)
it is sometimes the lesser of two evils (it would reduce suffering), and they do not believe life begins at conception.
what are the Christian teachings on euthanasia?
it is always wrong due to sanctity of life. doctors are appointed to save lives and not kill. euthanasia is murder.
what are the Muslim teachings on life after death?
they believe in resurrection and that everyone will be sent to jahannam of al-jannah because it is taught in the Qur’an so must be true.
why do Muslims believe in life after death?
life after death gives life meaning and purpose and it is taught in the Qur’an
what do most Muslims believe about abortion?
should be allowed if the mothers life is at risk because the mother’s life is a priority and the babies death is a lesser evil
why do some muslims allow abortion up to 120 days?
lawyers say the foetus becomes a child after then.
why do some muslims never allow abortion?
sanctity of life and you must not kill
what are muslim attitudes towards euthanasia?
the qur’an bans suicide and if you commit suicide you cannot go to heaven. life is a test by God and euthanasia is cheating.
