Starter quiz
- One of the key pro-choice arguments is that a woman has the right to make decisions about her own ...
- 'body' ✓
- Under the 1967 Abortion Act in the UK, up to how many weeks is abortion generally allowed?
- 12 weeks
- 20 weeks
- 24 weeks ✓
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- Which of the following factors could influence a person’s view on abortion?
- religious beliefs
- views on when life begins
- all of the above ✓
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- What is one argument often made by pro-life advocates?
- The mother’s financial situation should be considered before making a decision.
- Adoption is a viable alternative to abortion. ✓
- Abortion is a personal decision with no ethical implications.
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- Which of the following would a pro-choice advocate most likely support?
- The belief that abortion is wrong under all circumstances.
- A woman’s right to choose to have an abortion. ✓
- Abortion as an option only when the mother’s life is in danger.
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- Some Christians, such as those who follow situation ethics, believe that the most important moral principle is ______, which may justify abortion in some cases.
- 'agape' ✓
Exit quiz
- Match the beginning of the Bible verse to its ending.
- “So God created mankind⇔in his own image.” (Genesis 1:27) ✓
- “Shall we accept good from God,⇔and not trouble?” (Job 2:10) ✓
- “Your bodies are temples⇔of the Holy Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 6:19) ✓
- What is a common Christian argument against euthanasia?
- It goes against the sanctity of life. ✓
- It is a painless way to die.
- It is encouraged in the Bible.
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- Which best describes active euthanasia?
- taking deliberate action to end a person’s life ✓
- stopping medical treatment so a person dies naturally
- providing pain relief that may unintentionally shorten life
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- Why do some Christians support the use of hospices instead of euthanasia?
- They believe hospices help people die as quickly as possible.
- Hospices support people to die with dignity without ending life. ✓
- Hospices encourage euthanasia in certain cases.
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- In which situation do many Christians believe stopping treatment is acceptable?
- when it is only prolonging suffering ✓
- when the patient asks to die
- in any case of illness
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- Some Christians argue that euthanasia is wrong because suffering can bring people closer to ______, strengthening their faith.
- 'God' ✓
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Key learning points
- The Bible teaches that life is sacred and that Christians should show love.
- Some believe enduring suffering can bring people closer to God.
- Most Christians oppose euthanasia but accept withdrawing treatment if it prolongs suffering.
- Liberal Anglicans may use situation ethics to support active euthanasia.
- Hospices provide palliative care, and a living will outlines a person’s wishes for medical treatment.
Common misconception
All Christians completely oppose euthanasia.
While many Christians strongly oppose euthanasia, some take a more compassionate approach, considering quality of life and situation ethics. Some may support assisted dying in certain circumstances, though this remains a minority view.
Keywords
Euthanasia - intentionally ending a person's life to relieve suffering, either by causing death or allowing it to occur
Hospice - a place where people with terminal illnesses receive palliative care
Living will - a legal document that outlines a person’s wishes for medical treatment if they cannot communicate
Palliative care - medical treatment that aims to relieve pain and improve quality of life
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