Sanctity and quality of life (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Sanctity of life
Sanctity of life
Life is sacred & holy, a gift from God
Quality of life
Quality of life
Person's level of happiness, comfort & satisfaction
1 Corinthians 6:19 - what are bodies?
1 Corinthians 6:19 - what are bodies?
Temples of the Holy Spirit
Exodus 20:13 commandment
Exodus 20:13 commandment
You shall not murder
Genesis 1:27 - how were humans created?
Genesis 1:27 - how were humans created?
In God's image
What does 'image of God' refer to?
What does 'image of God' refer to?
Ability to love, create, make moral choices, have relationships
Why does God's image make every person valuable?
Why does God's image make every person valuable?
Harming humans damages what reflects God
Do Christians value some lives more than others?
Do Christians value some lives more than others?
No - all life has equal value regardless of circumstances
Does suffering eliminate a person's value?
Does suffering eliminate a person's value?
No, people still have meaning & purpose in difficult times
Christian response to poor quality of life
Christian response to poor quality of life
Provide support, care & comfort to improve circumstances
Sanctity argument on abortion/euthanasia
Sanctity argument on abortion/euthanasia
Wrong to end life; God creates all life
Quality of life argument on euthanasia
Quality of life argument on euthanasia
Some Christians say ending life may be compassionate if suffering is extreme