Sanctity of Life
The Sanctity of life means that life is ...
Sacred / Special / Holy
The quality of life means..
The value of someone's' life depends on their circumstances
What is an abortion?
The deliberate termination/ending of a human pregnancy
What are the 3 strains of Christianity we have been studying?
Catholic, Quaker and Church of England
Are all Christians against abortion?
No
What type of people typically believe in the sanctity of life?
Religious
What type of people typically believe in the quality of life?
Non-religious
What is an embryo?
A developing human [before 9 weeks]
What are the views of the Roman Catholic Church on abortion?
They do not condone [allow] abortion.
Which Christians are the strictest about abortion and which are the relaxed about it?
Roman Catholics are the strictest and the Quakers are the most relaxed.
Which animal is the most important creation for those who believe in the sanctity of life?
Humans
What is one form of treatment for those with terminal illnesses, that QoL believers agree with but SoL believers do not?
Euthanasia
In what year was the British Abortion Act introduced?
1968
For medical reasons and it should be done ASAP.
What does the law and the Church of England have in common when it comes to the reasons for abortions?
They both believe that abortion should be allowed for medical reasons.
What does this bible quote mean?
"Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid, you are worth more than many sparrows."
We are all important to God. He knows us all very well.
What is absolutist?
Absolutists hold on to their view, no matter what it never changes.
What does viable mean?
Able to survive outside of the womb.
What does this bible quote mean?
"For the Lord enabled her to conceive"
The Lord made it possible for women to have children [conception - when the egg is fertilised by a sperm cell]
If a Christian wants an abortion - what does their decision depend on?
The situation and the type of denomination they believe in
Finish the bible quote:
"The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became ___ _________ ______"
a living being
Would an absolutist hold a QoL viewpoint?
No
In what 3 circumstances can an abortion take place before 24 weeks?
If 2 doctors agree it is necessary
If the foetus is disabled [mentally or physically]
It will cause physical or mental stress to the woman or her existing children.
What do Quakers believe in, that means they are against the taking of life?
Which Christians would ban you from the Church for having an abortion? Which wouldnt?
Roman Catholics would excommunicate, CofE and Quakers wouldnt.