GCSE Revision

Issues of Life and Death

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Part a) Being able to correctly define religious terminology will help you answer part a) style questions.  However, do NOT rely on these terms alone - study everything! 

Define the following terms:

a. sanctity of life

b. sacredness of life

c. resurrection

d. immortality of the soul

e. abortion

f. abortion on demand

g. doctrine of double effect

h. suicide

i. euthanasia

j. voluntary euthanasia

k. not striving to keep alive

l. paranormal

m. assisted suicide