Religion & Abortion (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Sanctity of Life core belief
Sanctity of Life core belief
Life is inherently valuable & sacred
Slippery slope argument on abortion
Slippery slope argument on abortion
Makes life appear cheap & disposable
Quality of Life core idea
Quality of Life core idea
Worth based on health, well-being, autonomy & suffering
Quality of Life view on autonomy
Quality of Life view on autonomy
Woman's right to choose - it is her body
When Christians believe life begins
When Christians believe life begins
At conception
Genesis 1:27 key message
Genesis 1:27 key message
God created mankind in his own image
Exodus 20:13 command
Exodus 20:13 command
Thou shall not kill
Roman Catholic Church abortion stance
Roman Catholic Church abortion stance
Absolute position - wrong in all circumstances
Double effect principle (Catholicism)
Double effect principle (Catholicism)
Action allowed if intent is saving mother, not ending pregnancy
Church of England abortion approach
Church of England abortion approach
Nuanced - allows in certain cases for wellbeing
When ensoulment occurs in Islam
When ensoulment occurs in Islam
120 days (4 months) after conception
Islamic view before ensoulment
Islamic view before ensoulment
Fetus is potential life; abortion may be allowed in some cases
Islam on mother's life vs fetus
Islam on mother's life vs fetus
Mother's life takes precedence - she is already ensouled
Islamic 'no harm' principle
Islamic 'no harm' principle
Preventing harm & minimising suffering
Quran 17:33 message
Quran 17:33 message
Do not kill the soul which Allah has forbidden