Islam - Issues of Life and Death: - Flashcards in GCSE Religious Studies

Life and Death:

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Afterlife:

"Life after death" refers to the belief that existence continues after physical death.

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Environmental Sustainability:

Making sure that the demands on natural resources can be met without reducing capacity to allow for the survival of people and other living things.

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Euthanasia:

Meaning "good death," or referred to as "mercy killing." The act of killing a person suffering from a serious illness

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Evolution:

The process by which different living creatures are believed to have evolved from earlier, less complex forms.

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Abortion:

When a pregnancy is ended, it does not result in the birth of a child.

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Quality of life:

the degree to which life is fulfilling and enjoyable

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Sanctity of Life

the belief that life is precious or sacred. For many religious believers, only human life holds this special status.

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Soul

The spiritual aspect of a being which is non-physical and is often seen to live on after death

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"Life after death" refers to the belief that existence continues after physical death.

Afterlife:

Making sure that the demands on natural resources can be met without reducing capacity to allow for the survival of people and other living things.

Meaning "good death," or referred to as "mercy killing." The act of killing a person suffering from a serious illness

The process by which different living creatures are believed to have evolved from earlier, less complex forms.

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