Abortion and euthanasia (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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Who wrote the Humanae Vitae and in what year?
Who wrote the Humanae Vitae and in what year?
Pope Paul VI in 1968
In what year did Pope John Paul II confirm the Catholic position on abortion remained unchanged?
In what year did Pope John Paul II confirm the Catholic position on abortion remained unchanged?
1995
What is euthanasia sometimes called?
What is euthanasia sometimes called?
'mercy killing'
What is voluntary euthanasia?
What is voluntary euthanasia?
Life ended at person's own request
What distinguishes assisted suicide from voluntary euthanasia?
What distinguishes assisted suicide from voluntary euthanasia?
The person performs the final act
What is non-voluntary euthanasia?
What is non-voluntary euthanasia?
Life ended when person can't request it
When do Catholics believe human life begins?
When do Catholics believe human life begins?
At the moment of conception
Which biblical commandment do Catholics use to oppose euthanasia?
Which biblical commandment do Catholics use to oppose euthanasia?
'You shall not kill' (Exodus 20:13)
Which Catholic text states euthanasia is 'morally unacceptable'?
Which Catholic text states euthanasia is 'morally unacceptable'?
Catechism of the Catholic Church 2277
What do many non-religious people emphasise regarding abortion decisions?
What do many non-religious people emphasise regarding abortion decisions?
Decision should be left to the woman
When do humanists argue a foetus becomes a 'person' with full rights?
When do humanists argue a foetus becomes a 'person' with full rights?
When viable outside the womb
Which non-religious ethical framework says the right action depends on specific circumstances?
Which non-religious ethical framework says the right action depends on specific circumstances?
Situation ethics