Religion & Euthanasia (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Euthanasia definition
Euthanasia definition
Deliberately ending life to relieve suffering
Active euthanasia
Active euthanasia
Direct action e.g. administering lethal medication
Passive euthanasia
Passive euthanasia
Withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment
Non-voluntary euthanasia
Non-voluntary euthanasia
Person unable to consent, decision made on their behalf
UK legal status of euthanasia
UK legal status of euthanasia
Illegal, considered murder or manslaughter
Sanctity of life argument
Sanctity of life argument
All human life inherently valuable & must be protected
Autonomy argument for euthanasia
Autonomy argument for euthanasia
Individual's right to decide about own body & life
Slippery slope argument
Slippery slope argument
Value of life eroded, leading to potential abuses
Roman Catholic Church view on euthanasia
Roman Catholic Church view on euthanasia
Strongly opposes under all circumstances
Christian biblical argument against euthanasia
Christian biblical argument against euthanasia
Thou shalt not kill (Exodus 20:13)
Islamic view: life is a...
Islamic view: life is a...
Trust from Allah
Islamic ruling on euthanasia
Islamic ruling on euthanasia
Haram (forbidden)
Christian belief about afterlife
Christian belief about afterlife
Heaven or Hell based on actions and faith
Islamic belief about afterlife
Islamic belief about afterlife
Paradise (Jannah) or Hell (Jahannam) based on deeds
Palliative care as alternative
Palliative care as alternative
Relieves pain & improves quality of life for terminally ill