The religious belief that life is precious and has been created by God therefore holy and belonging to Him.
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Blessing
The idea of a gift from God. Children are often seen as a blessing.
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Conception
The point at which an egg is fertilised with sperm and the DNA is fused together. From this point the characteristics of the child that will develop is defined.
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Viability
The point at which a foetus could survive without the support of the biological mother but with help of medical technology.
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Ensoulment
The religous belief of the point where a soul enters the body of a developing foetus.
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Quality of life
The wellbeing of a person, their comfort, happiness and ability to percieve. Disabilities could arguably result in a poor quality of life.
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Compassion
Kindness towars other people and showing sympathy and support for those who are suffering.
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Abortion
The premature expulsion of a foetus from the womb such as by taking pills causing medical abortion. Some religions see this as murder.
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Pro-life
The belief that all life is precious and should be protected rather than destroyed.
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Pro-choice
The belief that all women should have the right to choice and control when it comes to having an abortion or children.
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Pressure group
An organisation that try to influence government policies and laws due their strong beliefs or concerns
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
The idea of a gift from God. Children are often seen as a blessing.
Back
Blessing
Card 3
Front
The point at which an egg is fertilised with sperm and the DNA is fused together. From this point the characteristics of the child that will develop is defined.
Back
Card 4
Front
The point at which a foetus could survive without the support of the biological mother but with help of medical technology.
Back
Card 5
Front
The religous belief of the point where a soul enters the body of a developing foetus.
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