Sanctity & Quality of Life (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Sanctity of Life definition
Sanctity of Life definition
Life is sacred, precious, valuable; created by God; must be protected
Quality of Life definition
Quality of Life definition
Overall well-being: physical, mental health, dignity & purpose
Sanctity of Life view: When does life begin?
Sanctity of Life view: When does life begin?
At conception
What euthanasia involves
What euthanasia involves
Intentionally ending life to relieve suffering
Christianity: How humans created (Genesis 1:27)
Christianity: How humans created (Genesis 1:27)
Made in the image of God
Christianity: Who has authority to take life?
Christianity: Who has authority to take life?
Only God
Christian approach to end-of-life suffering
Christian approach to end-of-life suffering
Palliative care to relieve pain & suffering
Islam: What is life?
Islam: What is life?
A gift from Allah
Islam: Who gives & takes life?
Islam: Who gives & takes life?
Only Allah
Islam & abortion: When does soul (Ruh) enter fetus?
Islam & abortion: When does soul (Ruh) enter fetus?
After 120 days of pregnancy
Islam: What is euthanasia seen as?
Islam: What is euthanasia seen as?
Interfering with Allah's will
Islam: How is suffering viewed?
Islam: How is suffering viewed?
As a test from Allah
Quality of Life: Key end-of-life consideration
Quality of Life: Key end-of-life consideration
Improving vs prolonging life with suffering
Christianity: Passive euthanasia debate context
Christianity: Passive euthanasia debate context
Withdrawing treatment when no hope & extreme suffering
Islam: Active euthanasia stance
Islam: Active euthanasia stance
Prohibited