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.
- Christian Attitudes.
- 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.
- For reporting.
- 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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- Christian Attitudes
- Non-Religious Reasons For Believing In Life After Death
- Near death experiences.
- Evidence for a spirit world.
- Evidence for reincarnation.
- Christian Beliefs About Life And Death
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