Matters Of Life And Death

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  • Matters Of Life And Death
    • Christian Beliefs About Life And Death
      • John the Divine teaches in Revelation that at the end of the world, the dead will be raised and brought to God for judgement.
      • The main Christian belief is that Jesus rose from the dead.
      • St Paul teaches that 1 in 15 Carithian people will never have a resurrection like that of Jesus.
      • Jesus thought that he would come again at the end of the world for a final judgement.
    • Muslim Beliefs About Life And Death
      • Muslims believe that life is a test from God.
      • Muhammad and the Qur'an teach that there is a life after death.
      • Islam has six fundamental beliefs which all Muslims are expected to believe.
      • Many Muslims believe in life after death as it gives their life meaning and purpose.
    • Euthanasia
      • Christian Attitudes.
        • Christians regard any form of euthanasia as murder.
        • If you don't intend to kill them then it is found as acceptable.
        • Sanctity of life.
        • Christians believe its up to medical experts to determine the quality of health.
      • Muslim Attitudes.
        • Qur'an says suicide is wrong.
        • Voluntary euthanasia is the same as assisted suicide so therefore it is wrong.
        • Islam teaches that life is a test from God so ending a life early is 'cheating' and you will go to hell.
        • Sanctity of life is removed by euthanasia.
      • Law
        • Methods of euthanasia can lead to a charge of murder.
        • Withdrawing artificial nutrition and hydration is not murder.
        • Ensuring a peaceful death for someone with little chance of survival isn't murder.
    • Media
      • For reporting.
        • Life and death is important to everyone.
        • Many religious leaders use the media to criticize the government polocies.
        • Freedom of expression.
        • Multi-faith societies have freedom of religious beliefs and expressions.
      • Against reporting.
        • Stirs religious hatred.
        • Criticisms to beliefs can be offensive.
        • Criticising religious leaders (i.e. the Pope) is close to the crime of blasphemy.
        • Should not be criticised as God is beyond human criticism.
    • Abortion
      • Christian Attitudes
        • Everyone has a 'natural right to life'.
        • In a case of ****, two wrongs don't make a right.
      • Muslim Attitudes
        • Only acceptable if the mother's life is at risk.
        • Only permitted up to 120 days.
      • Law
        • Other existing children could be put at risk physically or mentally.
        • Acceptable if the mother's life is at risk.
        • Substantial risk that the abortion may fail and the baby could be born handicapped.
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    • Non-Religious Reasons For Believing In Life After Death
      • Near death experiences.
      • Evidence for a spirit world.
      • Evidence for reincarnation.

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