RS key words

 

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Conscience
The inner feeling you are doing right or wrong
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Absolute morality
What is morally right and wrong applies to all circumstances, at all times
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Dukkha
Buddhist term for suffering, which is unavoidable and includes feelings such as boredom and dissatisfaction
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Ethics
The theory relating to morality
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Haram
Islamic term meaning not allowed or forbidden
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Heaven
A state of being with God after death
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Hell
A state of being without God (or with the Devil) after death
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(The) Media
Organisations that convey information to the public, especially television and the printed press
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Monk / nun
A man / woman who lives within a religious community who has few, if any, possessions
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Morality
A system of ethics about what is right and wrong
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Purgatory
A time of spiritual cleansing and preparation for heaven
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Rebirth
Buddhist term for continuing life in another form
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Reincarnation
Hindu and Sikh term for being born again in another form
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Relative morality
Where what is morally right or wrong in any situation depends upon its particular circumstances
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Religious organisation
An organisation based on religious principles; usually set up by one particular religion
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Responsibility
A duty to care for or having control over something or someone
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Samsara
In Buddhism the cycle of births, death and re-birth, which can be transcended by following the Eightfold Path
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Shari’ah
Islamic law based directly on the Qur’an and Sunnah
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Sin
The breaking of a religious or moral law
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Artificial insemination
When sperm is medically inserted into the vagina to assist pregnancy
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Artificial insemination by donor (AID)
when a woman is made pregnant by the sperm of a man other than partner, but not through having sexual relations with him
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Artificial insemination by husband (AIH)
When a woman is made pregnant by the sperm of her husband, but this not through having sexual relations with him.
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Blood transfusion
When a patient is given extra blood as part of an operation
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Cloning
The scientific method by which animals or plants can be created which have exactly the same genetic make up as the original, because the DNA of the original is used
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Conception
The moment the sperm fertilises the egg
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Designer babies
Babies with gender and characteristics chosen by the parents, which is currently illegal
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Embryo
A fertilised ovum at about 12-14 days when implanted into the wall of the womb
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Embryology
The study of human embryos
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Ensoulment
The belief that at one moment the foetus receives a soul
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Fertility treatment
Medical procedure to assist an infertile couple to have a child
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Human experimentation
Testing products, usually medicines, on paid human volunteers
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Human genetic engineering
The modification of gene make-up to change the features of a human
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Human-animal hybrid embryo
An embryo made from human DNA and animal eggs for purposes of experimentation
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In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
A scientific method of making a woman pregnant, which does not involve sex. Conception occurs via sperm and eggs being placed in a test tube
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Life-support machine
Amachine that keeps people alive when they would otherwise die
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Quickening
The first detectable movements of the foetus
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Saviour siblings
A sibling (brother or sister) genetically compatible with a sick child is implanted and born to use stem cells to treat the sick child
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Stem cell
A cell, most often taken from a 4-5 day-old embryo, whose role in the body is yet to be determined
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Surrogacy
Woman’s eggs fertilised artificially by another woman’s partner
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Surrogate mother
a woman who has a baby for another woman
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Test-tube baby
Term used for a baby created outside of the woman’s body
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Transplant surgery
When someone else’s organs are put into a patient
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Value of life
The value of a person over and above physical value
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Viable
The point at which a foetus could survive if it were to be born
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Addictive
Causing a physical or mental dependency on a substance that is very difficult to overcome
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Alcohol
An addictive social drug, can cause liver failure and cancer
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Anabolic steroids
Drugs that help to build muscle
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Caffeine
A mild legal stimulant found in coffee, chocolate, etc.
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Cannabis
A class B drug which is usually smoked. Can be psychologically addictive
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Cold turkey
Process of trying to beat addiction just by stopping taking drugs
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Drug
A substance which, when taken, affects the body or mind
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Drug classification
Three legal categories by which illegal drugs are classified in British law according to the level of harm they do and how addictive they are
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Duty
Payment levied on the import, export or sale of goods
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Illegal drugs
Drugs which are illegal to possess, sell or use, put into three classifications according to their potential harm and addictiveness
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Legal drugs
Drugs that can be purchased legally. Some have age restrictions
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Methadone
A drug which is used to help addicts beat addiction to heroin
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Nicotine
The addictive drug contained in tobacco
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Over-the-counter drugs
Drugs freely available at a chemist, pharmacy or supermarket
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Peer pressure
Influence exerted by friends on each other
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Performance enhancing drugs
Drugs taken to improve physical or mental capabilities
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Prescription drugs
Drugs legally obtained only with a doctor’s consent
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Skunk
A strong form of cannabis, which some fear may have long-term mental health side effects
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Social drugs
Legal drugs which are still addictive, such as alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, etc
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Social environment
The background in which a person lives
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Solvents
Some aerosols, glue and gas lighter refills abused by sniffing, which can lead to hallucinations and can be fatal
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Teetotal
Name given to people who choose not to drink alcohol
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Charity
Giving to the needy or an organisation that does not work for profit and which usually works for others
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Compassion
A feeling of pity or sympathy that can lead to caring or wanting to help
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Debt
Situation where a person, organisation or country owes more money that they possess
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Excessive salaries
Also known as ‘fat cat’ salaries; large amounts of money earned, plus possibly bonuses and share options
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Housing benefit
A system where the poor receive help to pay some or all of their rent
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Inheritance
When a friend or family member leaves you money or property in their will when they die
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Minimum wage
The legal lowest amount that must be paid to a worker in the UK
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National lottery (Lotto)
Regular gambling competition, available to all over-16s and which offers large prizes, but also gives money to charity. ‘Lotto’ is now its official name
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Personal wealth
Money, possessions and investments owned by an individual person
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Poverty
Being without money, food or other basic needs of life
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Poverty trap
Not being able to break out of being poor
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Voluntary service
A person chooses to work with the poor without being paid
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Wealth
A large amount of money or investments
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Card 2

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What is morally right and wrong applies to all circumstances, at all times

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Absolute morality

Card 3

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Buddhist term for suffering, which is unavoidable and includes feelings such as boredom and dissatisfaction

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Card 4

Front

The theory relating to morality

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Card 5

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Islamic term meaning not allowed or forbidden

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