intentionally ending a person's life to relieve suffering, either by causing death or allowing it to occur

a place where people with terminal illnesses receive palliative care

a legal document that outlines a person’s wishes for medical treatment if they cannot communicate

medical treatment that aims to relieve pain and improve quality of life

Different religious views about euthanasia

Religious education

In this unit pupils will focus firstly on the relationship between religion and science - looking at ideas of creation. They will examine how religions view the world - examining concepts such as stewardship. Finally they will examine how religions speak about the sanctity of life.

Religion and life

Depiction or discussion of abortion, euthanasia, organ donation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

The {{}} movement was founded by Dame Cicely Saunders to provide an alternative to euthanasia.

A {{}} will ensures a person’s wishes about medical treatment are followed if they can no longer communicate.

“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)

Which Christian teaching suggests that life is sacred and should be protected?

Which Christian denomination is most likely to argue that suffering has a purpose?

they follow situation ethics, considering love and compassion in each case

they believe all suffering must be ended at any cost

Why might some Liberal Anglicans support euthanasia?

Some Christians believe suffering has {{}} and can bring people closer to God.

The {{}} of life is the belief that life is sacred and should not be ended by human choice.

withdrawing life-sustaining treatment in some cases

In the UK, which of the following is legal?

refusing to give a patient food and water

prescribing medication to help a patient end their life

Which of the following is an example of passive euthanasia?

that doctors should decide when a patient dies

that individuals should have control over their own life and death

that governments should control end-of-life decisions

What does the principle of 'autonomy' mean in the euthanasia debate?

care that focuses on relieving suffering without curing the illness

care that only religious patients receive

A key argument against euthanasia is that it might put {{}} people at risk of feeling pressured into ending their lives.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz