Ch 4 Social Justice Flashcards
(70 cards)
Pope John Paul II noted the way society tolerates or encourages the termination of unwanted pregnancies contributes to a “…”
“Culture of death”
What are the two major factors that have lead to today’s direcspect for the sanctity of life according to the pope and bishops??
- -Breakdown of the Family
- -Freedom as the absolute value
Being pro-life entails among other things, that …. is the author of life which begins at the moment of ….
God, conception
Pro-choice arguments often emphasizes a woman’s right to …. and … as a greater right than a child’s right to life.
Choice and privacy
As opposed to adult stem cells, embryonic stem cells have the potential to become …. ….. …. body cell
Any kind of
T or F
The church does not support any type of stem cell research
False; supports most that use adult stem cells; disapproves of embryonic stem cells
The Catechism defines euthanasia as having “ the purpose of _____ _____ _____”
Eliminating all suffering
Christians, as opposed to mainstream culture, do not see suffering as _____.
Meaningless
In caring for the sick, the Church distinguishes between _____ _____ and the decision not to employ “______ ______.”
“Ordinary Care”
“Extraordinary means”
Name the three criteria for judging whether means of caring for the sick are extraordinary or not.
- —The kind of treatment to be used
- —Its complexity and risk
- —Its cost and possibilities of using it
Euthanasia violates the 5th Commandement and the dignity of the individual which goes contrary to “ _________”
“God’s absolute sovereignty over life and death”
T or F
Jesus taught that capital punishment was acceptable at times
False; his teachings are a major challenge to anyone trying to justify the use of capital punishment. Taught non-violence, non-retaliation, and forgiveness.
Retribution, deterrence, and reform are used as reasons to punish someone. Which are being overlooked?
All three are being overlooked in relation to the death penalty.
What is the referenced “cycle of violence”
Continuous propagation of violence throughout society, largely sustained by the death penalty. Capital punishment does little to deter a criminal, and reform is impossible with the death penalty.
Two benefits of abolishing the death penalty
- –It would tell society that it can stop the “cycle of violence”, and that there are more humane and effective ways to deal with criminals.
- –It would maintain and manifest our belief in the unique worth of each person from the moment of conception to natural death.
Cardinal Berdinin held the viewpoint that Carholic Social Teaching should adhere to the “_______ _______” of Jesus’ tunic and maintain a “_____ ______ _______ _____.”
Seamless garment #1
Consistant ethic of life #2
Name and explain 3 of 4 realms where the Church maintains her commitment to life
- —Promoting family life
- —Protecting human life
- —Practicing Global Solidarity
What does euthanasia popularly mean??
Mercy killing
What does the gospel of life define as “an act of omission which of itself and by intention causes death, with the purpose of eliminating all suffering?”
Euthanasia
To mindsets/reasons for wanting to legalize euthanasia??
- –A cultural climate that sees no value in suffering; worst of all evils
- –People that neglect God often think they have control over life and death.
What are two reasons euthanasia’s wrong??
- –it would give too much power to doctors
- –it violates the Hippocratic Oath, which makes doctors swear to preserve life, not take it.
What are three options for those with terminal illness?
- –unrelieved suffering
- –euthanasia
- –palliative medicine
Which of treatments for those with terminal illnesses is accepted by church teaching??
Palliative Care
Is refusing aggressive treatment equated with euthanasia/suicide??
No
