The idea that life is wonderful, amazing or special.
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Blessing
The idea that God has favoured a couple with a child.
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Sanctity of Life
The idea that life is sacred because it is God-given. Only God has the right to take life away.
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Conception
When a sperm meets an egg cell and fertilises it. Catholics believe life begins at this point.
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Viable
The point at which a foetus could survive if it were to be born. This is around 24 weeks.
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Quality of Life
A measure of fulfillment.
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Abortion
The deliberate termination (ending) of a pregnancy, usually before the foetus is 24 weeks old and viable. Abortion was legalised in the UK in 1967. Abortion is allowed until 28 weeks in a pregnancy..
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Pro-choice
In favour of a woman's right to choose an abortion.
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Pro-life
Opposed to abortion, in favour of life of the foetus (in almost all cases).
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Pressure Groups
Collections of people outside government who campaign for changes in society.
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IVF
Process by which egg cells are removed from a woman's ovaries and mixed with sperm in a laboratory culture dish. Fertilisation takes place here.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
The idea that God has favoured a couple with a child.
Back
Blessing
Card 3
Front
The idea that life is sacred because it is God-given. Only God has the right to take life away.
Back
Card 4
Front
When a sperm meets an egg cell and fertilises it. Catholics believe life begins at this point.
Back
Card 5
Front
The point at which a foetus could survive if it were to be born. This is around 24 weeks.
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