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

Contrasting views on 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 Christians and non-religiious people view the world. Finally they will examine how people speak about the sanctity of life.

Issues of life and death

Depiction or discussion of abortion, euthanasia, organ donation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

of the Holy Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 6:19)

Match the beginning of the Bible verse to its ending.

What is a common Christian argument against 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

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.

Why do some Christians support the use of hospices instead of euthanasia?

In which situation do many Christians believe stopping treatment is acceptable?

Some Christians argue that euthanasia is wrong because suffering can bring people closer to {{}}, strengthening their faith.

One of the key pro-choice arguments is that a woman has the right to make decisions about her own ...

Under the 1967 Abortion Act in the UK, up to how many weeks is abortion generally allowed?

Which of the following factors could influence a person’s view on abortion?

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.

What is one argument often made by pro-life advocates?

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.

Which of the following would a pro-choice advocate most likely support?

Some Christians, such as those who follow situation ethics, believe that the most important moral principle is {{}}, which may justify abortion in some cases.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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