The sanctity of life (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Max sentence for assisted suicide (Suicide Act 1961)?
Max sentence for assisted suicide (Suicide Act 1961)?
Up to 14 years' imprisonment
Max penalty for euthanasia?
Max penalty for euthanasia?
Life imprisonment
Define active euthanasia
Define active euthanasia
Deliberate action by individual/medical professionals causing person's death
Define passive euthanasia
Define passive euthanasia
Medical non-intervention resulting in patient's death
Define sanctity of life
Define sanctity of life
Life is sacred with intrinsic worth and dignity
Genesis 1:27 teaches what about humans?
Genesis 1:27 teaches what about humans?
Humans created in God's image (imago dei)
Job 1:21 quote about life?
Job 1:21 quote about life?
The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away
Strong sanctity of life stance on euthanasia?
Strong sanctity of life stance on euthanasia?
No exceptions, even if suffering - euthanasia is wrong
Weak sanctity of life view?
Weak sanctity of life view?
Life is valuable but some situations may cause more harm than good to continue it
Joseph Fletcher's situation ethics based on?
Joseph Fletcher's situation ethics based on?
Agape love (Christian unconditional love)
Dame Cicely Saunders founded what in 1967?
Dame Cicely Saunders founded what in 1967?
St Christopher's Hospice
Peter Singer's view on sanctity of life?
Peter Singer's view on sanctity of life?
Time to abandon it - outdated and irrational
Define Law of Double Effect
Define Law of Double Effect
Distinction between foreseeing & intending an outcome