the developing human from around eight weeks of pregnancy until birth

something is valuable just because it exists, regardless of its usefulness

generally support a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion

generally opposed to abortion and in favour of the life of the foetus

Ethical arguments related to abortion

Religious education

Religious teachings about the origin of the universe

The value of the world and stewardship

The use and abuse of the environment

The use of animals for food

Different religious views about animal experimentation

Religious teachings about the origins of life

The relationship between religious and scientific views on the origin of life

Sanctity of life

Quality of life

Different religious views about abortion

Euthanasia

Different religious views about euthanasia

Beliefs about death and the afterlife

Impact of beliefs about death and the afterlife on the value of human life

In this unit pupils will focus firstly on the relationship between religion and science - looking at ideas of creation. They will examine how religions view the world - examining concepts such as stewardship. Finally they will examine how religions speak about the sanctity of life.

Religion and life

Depiction or discussion of abortion, euthanasia, organ donation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

supporting a woman’s right to choose abortion

selieving abortion is acceptable in all situations

opposing abortion and prioritizing the life of the foetus

supporting abortion as a medical procedure without restrictions

What is meant by the term ‘pro-life’?

it must be requested by the woman’s family

it must be approved by at least one doctor

it must be performed before 20 weeks of pregnancy

Under the UK Abortion Act of 1967, which of the following is a legal requirement for abortion?

the foetus has a right to life from conception

adoption is always a better option than abortion

a woman has the right to make decisions about her own body

abortion should be banned to protect potential life

What is a key argument used by pro-choice supporters?

The deliberate ending of a pregnancy is called an {{}}.

The developing human, from around eight weeks of pregnancy until birth, is known as a {{}}.

The legal limit for most abortions in the UK is {{}} weeks.

human life is valuable only when it is free from suffering

human life is valuable because it is created by God and each person is unique

human life is only valuable when a person contributes to society

human life is valuable only if it leads to happiness

What does the concept of the sanctity of life teach about human life?

“So God created mankind in his own image.”

“You knit me together in my mother’s womb.”

Which Bible verse supports the idea that human life has intrinsic value from the moment of conception?

life is valuable only in its early stages.

that everyone has a part of God within them, giving each life inherent value.

only religious people have sanctity of life.

life’s value depends entirely on its quality.

The idea that life has value simply because it exists is called {{}} value.

Christians believe that human life is sacred because it was created in the image of {{}}.

The Roman Catholic Church teaches that human life remains in a special relationship with the {{}}.

Ethical arguments related to abortion

Lesson outcome

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