1. Euthanasia A Christian Perspective

2. What do we know so far? 2. Voluntary euthanasia? You ask a doctor to help you die. 3. Non voluntary euthanasia? A doctor or family member makes the decision for you 4. Assisted Suicide? Providing a seriously ill person with things to help them die. 5. Euthanasia - legal or illegal? Illegal because…. 1. Euthanasia is... The painless killing of someone dying of a painful disease.

3. Lesson Objective The aim of this lesson is to use the film “Million Dollar Baby” to help you understand the differences of opinion that Christians have about euthanasia.

4. Lesson Outcomes GRADE C - will be able to recall different Christian denominations and what they think about euthanasia GRADE B - will be able to give reasons why standing by your religious beliefs can be so hard GRADE A - will be able to analyse the religious beliefs looked at this lesson and complete a (d) type exam answer.

5. They believe… God is the giver of life God’s creation should be protected All life has a purpose God decides when life begins or ends Can you remember the four points that explain the Sanctity of Life?

6. Making links All Christians believe that euthanasia is wrong but there are slightly different attitudes between MOST and SOME. Complete the sheet to give you the arguments that they use.

7. Lesson Outcomes GRADE C - will be able to recall different Christian denominations and what they think about euthanasia GRADE B - will be able to give reasons why standing by your religious beliefs can be so hard GRADE A - will be able to analyse the religious beliefs looked at this lesson and complete a (d) type exam answer.

8. Million Dollar Question How easy is it to follow these beliefs when you are in an actual situation? Watch the clip from the film “Million Dollar Baby” and complete the questions on the next slide. Time code: 1:46 – 1:50 (gap) 1:51 – 1:53

9. Million Dollar Question Why does Maggie want to die? What is the problem Frankie is faced with and why is it such a problem? What does the priest say and why does he say this?

10. Lesson Outcomes GRADE C - will be able to recall different Christian denominations and what they think about euthanasia GRADE B - will be able to give reasons why standing by your religious beliefs can be so hard GRADE A - will be able to analyse the religious beliefs looked at this lesson and complete a (d) type exam answer.

11. Can you think of any alternative solution that we have discussed in previous lessons that might make the decision easier? Watch the following clip to remind you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv7aDATvGGk

13. What do you think? First, colour code the arguments into FOR (the law should be changed) and AGAINST (the law should stay the same) Then use the arguments you have colour coded to help you complete Q2 on P21 of your exam booklet.

14. Lesson Outcomes GRADE C - will be able to recall different Christian denominations and what they think about euthanasia GRADE B - will be able to give reasons why standing by your religious beliefs can be so hard GRADE A - will be able to analyse the religious beliefs looked at this lesson and complete a (d) type exam answer.

15. PLENARY Tell me how the following words relate to what we have covered today? Hospice Catholic Protestant Denominations Benevolent