Euthanasia (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Meaning of 'euthanasia' in Greek
Meaning of 'euthanasia' in Greek
'Good death'
Muslim position on euthanasia
Muslim position on euthanasia
Always morally wrong, never justified
Define voluntary euthanasia
Define voluntary euthanasia
Person chooses to end life painlessly because they asked for it
Define assisted suicide
Define assisted suicide
Giving someone means to end their own life themselves
Define non-voluntary euthanasia
Define non-voluntary euthanasia
Ending life when person can't ask but would've wanted it
What is sanctity of life?
What is sanctity of life?
Life has special value & is holy because Allah created it
Who does life belong to in Islam?
Who does life belong to in Islam?
Allah, not the individual person
Quranic quote about belonging to Allah (Surah 2:156)
Quranic quote about belonging to Allah (Surah 2:156)
'Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return'
How do Muslims view suffering?
How do Muslims view suffering?
A test & opportunity to demonstrate faith and patience
What is hospice care?
What is hospice care?
Place for terminal patients to receive palliative care
What is palliative care?
What is palliative care?
Managing symptoms & making end of life comfortable, not curing
Quote about death's appointed term (Surah 3:145)
Quote about death's appointed term (Surah 3:145)
'No soul can ever die except by Allah's leave and at a term appointed'
Who decides when someone dies in Islam?
Who decides when someone dies in Islam?
Only Allah has this authority
What do Muslims view euthanasia as?
What do Muslims view euthanasia as?
A form of suicide, which Islam strictly forbids
Are there exceptions for euthanasia in Islam?
Are there exceptions for euthanasia in Islam?
No, it's always wrong with no exceptions