Abortion and euthanasia (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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What is abortion?
What is abortion?
Intentional ending of pregnancy before baby survives alone
UK abortion law: time limit & consent needed
UK abortion law: time limit & consent needed
Up to 24 weeks with two doctors' consent
What is sanctity of life?
What is sanctity of life?
All human life has value & dignity as created by God
1968 papal document opposing abortion
1968 papal document opposing abortion
Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI
Catholic view: when does life begin?
Catholic view: when does life begin?
At conception
What is voluntary euthanasia?
What is voluntary euthanasia?
Life ended deliberately at person's own request
What is assisted suicide?
What is assisted suicide?
Given means to end own life, person does final act themselves
What is non-voluntary euthanasia?
What is non-voluntary euthanasia?
Ending life when person can't express their wishes
Christians: who does life belong to?
Christians: who does life belong to?
God, not human beings
What is absolute principles approach?
What is absolute principles approach?
Actions always right/wrong regardless of situation
What is situation ethics?
What is situation ethics?
Judge each case on what shows most love & compassion
Christian anti-abortion argument: God's role
Christian anti-abortion argument: God's role
God has a plan for every human being
Christian pro-euthanasia argument
Christian pro-euthanasia argument
Ending unbearable pain shows compassion