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FlashCards por justagirlwholove, atualizado more than 1 year ago
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| Questão | Responda |
| What is abortion? | ‘Premature and deliberate removal of the foetus from the womb.’ |
| State one reason why a woman might want an abortion | Too young • She is unmarried • Already has children; cannot cope with another • She has been raped • The baby may have a disability |
| What do Christians understand by the term “sanctity of life”? | • Human life is sacred • Humans created by God • Humans made in God’s image • Only God has the right to decide when life should end |
| State two options a woman may choose instead of abortion | • Adoption • Choosing single parenthood |
| What is capital punishment? | A court of law gives the death penalty |
| Name one country which allows capital punishment | • Egypt; Libya; Sudan; Nigeria; Zimbabwe; Cuba; Barbados; Jamaica; Iran; Iraq; Jordan; Lebanon; Saudi Arabia; China; India; Pakistan; Japan; Malaysia; USA |
| State one reason against capital punishment | • It is barbaric • Mistakes can be made • Killing is always wrong |
| State one reason in favour of capital punishment. | • An effective deterrent • Protects society • Cheaper than life imprisonment |
| What is restorative justice? | • A problem solving approach to crime • A way for offenders to face up to their anti-social behaviour • An opportunity for mediation |
| Give one quality a Christian might look for in a marriage partner | • shared faith • shared religious values. |
| Why might a couple exchange rings during a wedding ceremony? | • a symbol of never ending love • exclusive commitment; a never ending bond. |
| State two purposes of marriage given in a Christian wedding ceremony. | • companionship • sexual intercourse • to have children. |
| What is a “civil partnership”? | • an official recognition that a same-sex couple are partners |
| What is pacifism? | The belief that war is wrong and can never be justified. |
| What is a “conscientious objector”? | A person who refuses to fight or serve in the armed forces. |
| Give any three conditions for a just war. | • declared by a legal authority • the cause must be just • war must be a last resort • excessive force cannot be used • there must be a reasonable chance of success • innocent civilians must not be killed • peace must be restored afterwards. |
| What is euthanasia? | • mercy killing • a gentle and peaceful death • assisted suicide • a “Good death”. |
| What is meant by voluntary euthanasia? | • euthanasia carried out at the request of the patient. |
| What is meant by passive euthanasia? | • letting someone die • switching off a life-support machine • not resuscitating a patient. |
| Give one reason in favour of euthanasia. | • a person should have control over their own life • euthanasia can bring an end to pain and suffering. |
| Name a group or organisation which supports euthanasia. | • Dignity in Dying (Voluntary Euthanasia Society) • Dignitas • Exit. |
| What is abortion? | “Premature and deliberate removal of the foetus from the womb”. |
| Give one option a woman might choose instead of abortion. | • adoption • choosing single parenthood. |
| Give one argument against abortion. | • human life is sacred • a foetus in the womb has the right to life • abortion is the same as murder. |
| Give two ways in which a woman’s life might be affected by an unwanted pregnancy? | • the pregnancy may interrupt her education • career prospects may be affected • her family might disapprove • emotional strain; cannot cope with being a mother • she might be pressured into having an abortion • financial problems |
| Name one way people can care for the environment. | • recycling • using renewable energy • car sharing/walking |
| Name one way people are damaging the Earth. | • dumping waste/litter • pollution • carbon emissions. |
| Name one animal rights issue | • animals used in laboratories • factory farming • hunting. |
| In the Creation story, who did God put in charge of everything? | • Adam • humankind/man. |
| How can Christians give thanks to God for his creation and provision? | • prayer • celebrating harvest festival in church • taking care of what God has created. |
| What is racism? | Discrimination based on a person’s race/colour/ethnic group. Accept valid alternatives |
| Name one way Christians can challenge racism | • through the message of the sermon • organising a multi cultural event in the church. |
| Name one reason why some people are prejudiced towards others | • they follow the example of their parents • “scapegoating” – they want to have someone to blame • fearful of people who are different. |
| Name two groups of people who may be disadvantaged in our society. | the homeless • ex-prisoners • migrant workers/immigrants • the elderly • people with a disability. |
| Name two vows taken in a wedding ceremony | • ‘To have and to hold from this day forward’ • ‘For better for worse’ • ‘For richer for poorer’ • ‘In sickness and in health’ • ‘To love and to cherish’ • ‘Till death do us part’ |
| Why might a couple exchange rings during a wedding ceremony? | • A symbol of unending love/eternity • A symbol of commitment |
| What is a heterosexual relationship? | • A relationship between a man and a woman • A relationship between two people of the opposite sex |
| Name one organisation that can help a couple whose marriage is in difficulty. | ) Answers may include: • Relate/Northern Ireland Marriage Guidance Council (NIMGC) • Catholic Marriage Advisory service (CMAC) • ACCORD |
| Name one religious minority group in Northern Ireland. | • Adherents of world religions other than Christianity • Adherents of minority Christian groups |
| Name two difficulties that might be faced by people from religious minority groups. | • Access to a place to worship • Getting time off work/school for religious observance • Not having the support of a large community • Prejudice and intolerance from others towards their faith • Discrimination • Sectarianism |
| Give one way in which a school can make pupils from different religions feel welcome. | • School assemblies should be inclusive • R.E. lessons do not just focus on Christianity • School uniform adapted to suit religious dress codes • Pupils could be invited to tell others about their faith |
| Name one group that helps people from different religions to meet together. | • Northern Ireland Inter-faith Forum • Embrace NI • The Corrymeela Community |
| What is abortion? | • The act of deliberately ending a pregnancy before normal childbirth. |
| Give one argument in favour of abortion | The woman’s life may be in danger. • A foetus is not a human being. |
| Give one argument against abortion. | • Abortion is murder. • It goes against Christian teaching. |
| Give one option a woman might choose instead of an abortion. | • Adoption. • Raising the child herself. |
| Give one way a woman’s life might be affected by an unwanted pregnancy | • Her employment or education may suffer. • She may face financial difficulties. |
| What is euthanasia? | • Gentle and easy death. |
| Give one argument in favour of euthanasia. | • People have the right to decide if they want to die. • Euthanasia can prevent suffering |
| Give one argument against euthanasia. | • Only God has the right to decide when a person should die. • It could be the start of a ‘slippery slope’. |
| What is meant by active euthanasia? | • Taking deliberate action to end a patient’s life. • Giving a patient a lethal dose of a drug that will kill them. |
| What is meant by passive euthanasia? | • Letting someone die by withholding treatment. • Turning off a life support machine. |
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