Abortion
In this lesson, we will be looking at religious views on abortion.
Abortion
In this lesson, we will be looking at religious views on abortion.
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Key learning points
- Reasons for abortion
- Law on abortion
- Christian views (situation ethics, sanctity of life)
- Islamic views (lesser of two evils, command not to kill)
- Non-religious views (utilitarianism)
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which is the correct example of Muhammad being kind to animals?
Muhammad always stopped to talk to cats and give them treats
Muhammad loved animals and set up the first animal hospital
Muhammad was a vegan. He campaigned for Muslims to give up meat and dairy
Q2.
What is food that is considered acceptable in Islamic food laws often referred to as?
Haram
Khalifah
Vegetarian
Q3.
True or false, some Christians believe that God originally intended humans to be vegetarian
False
Q4.
Jesus and Muhammad were vegetarians. True or false?
True
Q5.
Which answer below is not commonly given as a reason to not eat, or to reduce eating meat.
Animal welfare (they can feel pain / fear)
Climate change
Intensive farming
5 Questions
Q1.
Which group below usually believe that life begins at conception?
Humanists
Muslims
Roman Catholics
Q2.
Which ethical theory is based on the principle of doing the most loving thing?
Sanctity of Life
Utilitarianism
Q3.
What view are Muslims most likely to have about abortion?
It is acceptable whenever a woman wants one, as it is her body
It is never acceptable under any circumstance due to predestination
They think it should be legal to bring about the greatest good for the greatest number of people
Q4.
Which of the circumstances below is NOT one in which a woman can have an abortion after 24 weeks?
If continuing the pregnancy risks serious physical or mental damage to the mother
If the unborn baby is likely to be born with serious physical or mental handicaps.
When the mother's life is at risk
Q5.
Which of the options below is NOT thought of as a potential time at which life begins?
At conception
At the first heart beat
When the baby could survive outside of the womb