Matter Of Life And Death Flashcards
What is the effect of belief in the afterlife on Christians lives?
- they will avoid committing sins to avoid hell
- they will live their lives within the guidelines of the bible and church
- they will consider how they treat others
- the promise of heaven as a reward means this is what they will aim for
- the fact that Jesus was resurrected gives them comfort
Why do Muslims believe in life after death?
- the Quran states that we came from allah so must return to allah
- Islam teaches that the good will be rewarded and the bad will be punished
- on the day of judgement the body will be resurrected
- because of al’jannah(paradise) and jahannam(hell)
Why do Christians believe in life after death?
- heaven and hell
- resurrection- Jesus cam back from the dead after 3 days
- it gives life purpose
- paranormal and near death experiences
- bible, church and church creeds all say that life after death exists
What is the effect of belief in the afterlife on Muslims lives?
- all Muslims will try to follow the teachings of the Quran and shari’ah law
- they will follow the example of prophet Muhammad and try to be a good Muslim
- they will try to act the way Allah wishes, caring for others and not causing harm
- they will try to perform good deeds
What are non-religious reasons for believing in life after death?
- near-death experiences
- paranormal activity
- reincarnation
- makes life seem fairer
- the idea of death is difficult to deal with
- some feel their loved ones who have died are still with them
Why do some people not believe in life after death?
- there is no evidence
- science- explains everything
- humans are mortal-we live and then die-our bodies decay
- religion is outdated-they were ideas used to control people’s behaviour- offers no evidence
What are laws concerning abortion?
- 1967 Abortion Act
- allowed up to 24 weeks if two doctors agree
- allowed after 24 weeks if there is risk to woman’s or baby’s life, or health reasons
What are the arguments for abortion?
Pro-choice
- women should have the right to choose-it’s their body
- in case of rape it may be kinder
- it is kinder if the child will have no quality of life
- women cannot always love, care or provide for their child
- might be lesser of two evils
What are the arguments against abortion?
Pro-life
- life begins at conception
- adoption is an alternative
- disabled children have the right to live
- an embryo is a potential human and should have the right to life
What are Christian arguments/attitudes against abortion?
- abortion is murder
- life is a sacred gift from God-sanctity of life
- God has a plan for every human
- all life has value even if the child is born disabled
- life begins at conception
What are Christian arguments/attitudes for abortion?
- lesser of two evils (in cases of rape,incest)
- Jesus taught about compassion towards others
- we can’t be sure that life begins at conception
- if the mothers health is at risk
- medical technology identifies problems with the foetus
What are 3 quotes relating to the sanctity of life argument?
- so God created man in his own image
- your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit
- you shall not commit murder
What are different Muslim attitudes to abortion?
- unplanned pregnancy is not a reason for abortion neither is adultery
- after 120 days it is only permitted if the mothers life is in danger
- life begins at 120 days-ensoulment
- arguably acceptable in cases of rape and incest
- abortion is murder
- sanctity of life-life is sacred and a gift from God
- “do not kill your child for fear of want”
What are three types of euthanasia?
Laws concerning euthanasia in the uk?
- voluntary euthanasia
- assisted suicide
- non-voluntary euthanasia
-all forms of euthanasia are against the law
Arguments for euthanasia?
- gentle,pain free death
- patient dies with dignity
- it saves medical costs
- it relieves the family burden
