Sanctity and quality of life (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards

Catholic belief: human life is special & holy, created & given by God

Level of happiness, comfort & wellbeing a person experiences

Created in God's image; every person reflects God's nature

God created mankind in his own image, male and female

Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit

You shall not commit murder

God has specific purposes for each life (potter & clay)

All life has value regardless of its quality

Suffering doesn't diminish fundamental value of life

Life is a gift from God regardless of perceived quality

All life is sacred; do everything to preserve human life

Always wrong; they deliberately end human life

Ending life with poor quality might be merciful/compassionate

Represent the summit of God's creation

Human body is sacred, deserves reverence & protection