Value Of Human Life Flashcards
1
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Key information
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- humanity is:
- at the highest level of spiritual development.
- much be cared and protected for.
but:
- how do we make choices about life.
- what happens when there’s no quality of life?
2
Q
Sanctity of life
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- All life is special for Christians as it was created by God.
3
Q
Quality of life.
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Judgment whether life is worth living. Involves euthanasia and abortion.
4
Q
Teachings
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“ So God created man in his own image”
- suggesting that God created human life the way he wanted them to be so there is no higher value of life.
5
Q
Religious attitudes- Similar
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- All Christians because that life is sacred.
- Life must be protected.
- Sanctity of life does not discuss quality of life.
- God has a plan for us all. Shall not question him.
6
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Religious attitudes- Contrasting.
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- Roman Catholic = sanctity of life always takes priority, so abortion and euthanasia is not accepted.
- Other Christians e.g Church of England = don’t agree with abortion but accept it as, “necessary evil”
7
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Issues for debate
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- Which one is more important, quality of life or sanctity of life?
- Is it possible to always protect a life at all costs?
- How does the development of medical technology affect sanctity of life?
- Is life more sacred than another?
