Matters Of Life And Death Flashcards

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Sanctity of life

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The belief that life is holy and belongs to God.

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What does the UN declaration of human rights state?

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“Children need protection before as well as after birth”

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What does the CCC say about painkillers?

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2279- the Catholic Church does allow the use of painkillers to alleviate the suffering of the dying even at the rise of shortening their days. This can be the moral thing to do.

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What does Romans 14:8 say?

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“if we live we live to the Lord. If we die we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die we belong to the Lord”

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Paranormal

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Unexpected things which are thought to have spiritual causes such as ghosts/mediums.

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Euthanasia

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The painless ending of someones life who is dying from a painful disease

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Non-voluntary euthanasia

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Ending someones life painlessly when they are unable to ask, but you have a good reason for thinking they would want you to do so

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Reincarnation

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The belief that souls are born into another body after you die

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What is the abortion law of 1990?

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Abortion is no longer legal after 24 weeks, except in the case where it was necessary to save the life of the woman, if their was evidence of extreme fetal abnormality or if their was a grave risk of physical or mental injury to the woman.

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