Euthanasia (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Euthanasia definition
Euthanasia definition
Intentionally ending life to relieve suffering
Another name for euthanasia
Another name for euthanasia
Assisted dying
Assisted suicide meaning
Assisted suicide meaning
Help provided to end own life (e.g., medication/equipment)
Voluntary euthanasia meaning
Voluntary euthanasia meaning
Life ended after person explicitly requests it
Non-voluntary euthanasia meaning
Non-voluntary euthanasia meaning
Life ended when person can't communicate, based on reasonable belief of their wishes
Why life is sacred (Catholic view)
Why life is sacred (Catholic view)
Humans created in God's image
Who decides when life ends (Catholic belief)
Who decides when life ends (Catholic belief)
Only God has this authority
Fifth Commandment quote
Fifth Commandment quote
You shall not murder
Catholic Church's euthanasia position
Catholic Church's euthanasia position
Direct euthanasia is morally unacceptable (regardless of motives)
Slippery slope argument concern
Slippery slope argument concern
May expand to less severe cases; pressure on vulnerable people
Alternative to euthanasia
Alternative to euthanasia
Hospices and palliative care
Atheist view on euthanasia
Atheist view on euthanasia
Kindness includes allowing peaceful death with dignity
Humanist euthanasia emphasis
Humanist euthanasia emphasis
Individual autonomy and rational thinking
Situation ethics approach
Situation ethics approach
Morality depends on specific circumstances
Church of England alternative emphasis
Church of England alternative emphasis
High-quality hospice care