Issues of Life and Death

• Environmental sustainability

  preserving the earth and its natural resources for future generations as well as plant life and other species of animals.

  This could be by using renewable energy.
• Euthanasia

  sometimes referred to as mercy killing. The act of killing or permitting the death of a person who is suffering from a serious illness.

  Euthanasia and assisted suicide is illegal in the UK.
• Evolution

  the process by which different living creatures are believed to have developed from earlier, less complex forms during the history of the earth.

  This was first presented in Darwin's book: 'On the Origin of Species'.
• Abortion

  when a pregnancy is ended so that it does not result in the birth of a child.

  This is legal in the UK up until 24 weeks.
• Quality of life

  the extent to which life is meaningful and pleasurable.

  A person's access to healthcare can impact their quality of life.
• Sanctity of life

  the belief that life is precious or sacred because it was made by God.

  Christians believe that only human life holds this special value.
• Soul

  the spiritual aspect of a being that connects them to God and lives on after physical death in the afterlife.

  Some people believe that only humans have souls.
• What is 'afterlife'?

  life after death, the belief that existence continues after physical death.

  Christians believe that people who sin against God and do not repent will go to Hell in the afterlife, where they will be punished.