Life and Death Key words

• Abortion


  When a pregnancy is ended by the deliberate removal of the foetus from the womb so that it does not result in the birth of a child.
• Afterlife


  Life after death.

  The belief that existence continues after physical death.

  Christians believe in Heaven and Hell
• Environmental responsibility 


  The duty upon humans to respect, care for and preserve the natural environment.
• Euthanasia 


  The act of killing a person, either directly or indirectly.

  A decision has been reached that death would be the best option.
• Evolution 


  The process by which different living creatures are believed to have developed from earlier, lesser complex forms, during the history of the earth.
• Quality of life


  The extent to which life is meaningful and pleasurable.

  For example a life with limited pain is considered to be a good quality of life.
• Sanctity of life


  The belief that life is precious or sacred because humans are made 'in God's image'.
• Soul


  The spiritual aspect of a being; which connects someone to God.

  The soul is often regarded as non - physical and as living on after physical death.