Sanctity & Quality of Life (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What does the sanctity of life argument hold about human life?
What does the sanctity of life argument hold about human life?
It is inviolable from conception to death
What does the quality of life argument emphasise?
What does the quality of life argument emphasise?
Conditions under which life is lived
What does the 'slippery slope' argument suggest about abortion?
What does the 'slippery slope' argument suggest about abortion?
It makes life appear cheap & disposable
Which Bible verse states humans are created in God's image?
Which Bible verse states humans are created in God's image?
Genesis 1:27
Which commandment do Christians cite against abortion?
Which commandment do Christians cite against abortion?
'Thou shall not kill' (Exodus 20:13)
What is the Roman Catholic Church's position on abortion?
What is the Roman Catholic Church's position on abortion?
Absolute prohibition in all cases
When does the Catholic Church allow an exception under 'double effect'?
When does the Catholic Church allow an exception under 'double effect'?
Ectopic pregnancy threatening mother's life
How does the Church of England's approach differ from Roman Catholicism?
How does the Church of England's approach differ from Roman Catholicism?
More nuanced, allows some exceptions
When does ensoulment occur according to Islamic teachings?
When does ensoulment occur according to Islamic teachings?
120 days (4 months) after conception
How is the fetus viewed in Islam before ensoulment?
How is the fetus viewed in Islam before ensoulment?
As a potential life
Why does the mother's life take precedence in Islam after ensoulment?
Why does the mother's life take precedence in Islam after ensoulment?
She is a living, ensouled being
What does the quality of life argument say about a woman's choice?
What does the quality of life argument say about a woman's choice?
It is her body, her right to choose