2. abortion the removal of a foetus from the womb before it can survive abortion the removal of a foetus from the womb before it can survive assisted suicide providing a seriously ill person with the means to commit suicide assisted suicide providing a seriously ill person with the means to commit suicide euthanasia the painless killing of someone dying from a painful disease euthanasia the painless killing of someone dying from a painful disease immortality of the soul the idea that the soul lives on after the death of the body immortality of the soul the idea that the soul lives on after the death of the body near-death experience when someone about to die has an out of body experience near-death experience when someone about to die has an out of body experience

3. non-voluntary euthanasia ending someone’s life painlessly when they are unable to ask, but you have good reason for thinking they would want you to do so non-voluntary euthanasia ending someone’s life painlessly when they are unable to ask, but you have good reason for thinking they would want you to do so paranormal unexplained things which are thought to have spiritual causes eg ghosts, mediums paranormal unexplained things which are thought to have spiritual causes eg ghosts, mediums quality of life the idea that life must have some benefits for it to be worth living quality of life the idea that life must have some benefits for it to be worth living

4. reincarnation the belief that, after death, souls are reborn in a new body reincarnation the belief that, after death, souls are reborn in a new body resurrection the belief that, after death, the body stays in the grave until the end of the world when it is raised resurrection the belief that, after death, the body stays in the grave until the end of the world when it is raised sanctity of life the belief that life is holy and belongs to God sanctity of life the belief that life is holy and belongs to God voluntary euthanasia ending life painlessly when someone in great pain asks for death voluntary euthanasia ending life painlessly when someone in great pain asks for death Controversial things that people argue over Controversial things that people argue over

5. Matters of Life and Death Part 1 - Sanctity of Life All Christians agree life is sacred or holy because: All Christians agree life is sacred or holy because: Given by God (Gift) Given by God (Gift) People made in God’s image People made in God’s image Jesus became human Jesus became human Means human life special Means human life special Thou shall not kill Thou shall not kill (6 th commandment) (6 th commandment)

6. Euthanasia ( an easy, gentle death) Voluntary – when someone requests it Assisted Suicide – when a seriously ill person is GIVEN THE MEANS to take their own life ALL CHRISTIANS ARE AGAINST IT BECAUSE: ALL CHRISTIANS ARE AGAINST IT BECAUSE: Sanctity of Life arguments Sanctity of Life arguments Only God can give and take life Only God can give and take life Doctors should save life Doctors should save life Take better care of dying Take better care of dying Hospices: doctors trained to ease suffering Hospices: doctors trained to ease suffering

7. But… MANY Christians say it’s okay to MANY Christians say it’s okay to Switch off life support machines when patients are brain dead (PVS) – called non- voluntary Euthanasia because they can’t request it. God has already taken the life of brain-dead patients Switch off life support machines when patients are brain dead (PVS) – called non- voluntary Euthanasia because they can’t request it. God has already taken the life of brain-dead patients Give life shortening drugs to relieve pain Give life shortening drugs to relieve pain Not perform expensive operations to extend life (not strive to keep alive) Not perform expensive operations to extend life (not strive to keep alive) SOME Christians say it is wrong to SOME Christians say it is wrong to Switch off life support machines as Switch off life support machines as only God can take life. only God can take life.

8. Abortion Roman Catholics Roman Catholics It’s wrong (Sanctity of Life arguments) It’s wrong (Sanctity of Life arguments) Life begins at conception Life begins at conception Murder (6 th commandment = Thou shall not kill) Murder (6 th commandment = Thou shall not kill) POPE says it’s a sin (against God’s will) POPE says it’s a sin (against God’s will) Liberal Protestants Liberal Protestants It is undesirable, but allowable Lesser of two evils Christ said ‘Love your neighbour’ Remove suffering Life doesn’t begin at conception (viability?) 1967 Abortion Act: 2 doctors must agree: -mother’s mental or physical health may be affected -or the baby may be born severely disabled 1990 Act: Illegal after 24 weeks unless the mother’s life at risk or the baby.

9. NON-RELIGIOUS ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST ABORTION Woman’s right to choose Woman’s right to choose Foetus part of woman’s body Foetus part of woman’s body Back street abortions Back street abortions Adoption alternative Adoption alternative Women can suffer later Women can suffer later The foetus has a right to life. The foetus has a right to life.

10. Part 2 - Life after death The mind/soul is separate from the body The mind/soul is separate from the body Religions all teach there’s LAD (Life After Death) Religions all teach there’s LAD (Life After Death) Paranormal (unexplained things like ghosts, mediums and near-death experiences) Paranormal (unexplained things like ghosts, mediums and near-death experiences) God and the Bible (if you believe in them you’ll probably believe in LAD God and the Bible (if you believe in them you’ll probably believe in LAD

11. Death means the end so LAD’s a contradiction Death means the end so LAD’s a contradiction The mind/soul is just a part of the brain when the body dies no part of us lives on The mind/soul is just a part of the brain when the body dies no part of us lives on No scientific proof of the paranormal No scientific proof of the paranormal No evidence of a spiritual world No evidence of a spiritual world Holy books and religion contradict each other Holy books and religion contradict each other

12. Evidence of the Paranormal (ghosts, NDE, Mediums etc) The Bible talks about Heaven, Hell and Judgement Day. The Christian Church and all their leaders say there is LAD. All Christians think the soul is immortal and lives on after Death. The resurrection of Jesus proves there is LAD Why do Christians believe in life after death? (LAD)

13. LOVE GOD PRAY EVERYDAY WORSHIP GOD EACH SUNDAY LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR FEED THE HUNGRY GIVE TO CHARITIES LIKE CHRISTIAN AID BEING A GOOD SAMARITAN OBEY GOD’S COMMANDS & DON’T SIN How do beliefs about LAD affect the life of a Christian? Christians believe if they have been faithful Christians they will go to heaven. So Christians will try and live a good life by following the Bible and the teachings of the church.

14. The Causes of World Poverty Natural Disasters Natural Disasters Many LEDCs (Less Economically Developed Countries) like BANGLADESH are in areas where there are regular FLOODS, EARTHQUAKES etc Many LEDCs (Less Economically Developed Countries) like BANGLADESH are in areas where there are regular FLOODS, EARTHQUAKES etc Debt Debt Many LEDCs owe massive DEBTS to the BANKS of RICH COUNTRIES for money they borrowed in the PAST for RELIEF and DEVELOPMENT. The interest they pay on these loans could have been spent on development Many LEDCs owe massive DEBTS to the BANKS of RICH COUNTRIES for money they borrowed in the PAST for RELIEF and DEVELOPMENT. The interest they pay on these loans could have been spent on development

15. Causes - cont UNFAIR TRADE UNFAIR TRADE Many LEDCs survive by growing more PROFITABLE crops like COFFEE and TEA. This farmland cannot then be used to GROW FOOD. Many LEDCs survive by growing more PROFITABLE crops like COFFEE and TEA. This farmland cannot then be used to GROW FOOD. WARS WARS LEDCs often suffer from WARS caused by CORRUPT LEADERS or TRIBAL DIVISION. This can create REFUGEES who flee from their homes and need SHELTER and FOOD. LEDCs often suffer from WARS caused by CORRUPT LEADERS or TRIBAL DIVISION. This can create REFUGEES who flee from their homes and need SHELTER and FOOD.

16. How is Christian Aid trying to remove world Poverty? HOW??? HOW??? SPEAKING OUT SPEAKING OUT Christian Aid CHALLENGES governments to ACT Christian Aid CHALLENGES governments to ACT on BEHALF of poor people and campaigns for every poor community to have their basic human rights. Eg. they were involved in the MAKE Eg. they were involved in the MAKE POVERTY HISTORY campaign DISASTER AND EMERGENCY DISASTER AND EMERGENCY Christian Aid has a disaster fund to deal with natural Disasters. They give emergency aid eg. Food, blankets, shelter and they raise funding Christian Aid has a disaster fund to deal with natural Disasters. They give emergency aid eg. Food, blankets, shelter and they raise funding through appeals. through appeals.

17. How and why Christian Aid is trying to remove world Poverty…(continued) DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES Christian Aid works with over 600 partner groups to help Christian Aid works with over 600 partner groups to help long-term development. Eg. May support small businesses in a country that make water pumps so improving the lives of the makers and buyers of these machines. Eg. May support small businesses in a country that make water pumps so improving the lives of the makers and buyers of these machines.

18. Why is Christian Aid trying to end world poverty? The Bible says money should be used to help others. Jesus taught that people should help the poor. On the Sermon on the Mount Jesus taught that Christians should share their possessions to help the poor. The Golden Rule for Christians is to treat other people the way you would like to be treated. If we were poor we’d want help too!

19. How has an issue about matters of life and death been presented in the media? Programme: Panorama ‘The Great Abortion Divide Channel: BBC1 Issue: Abortion Summary of programme: The Panorama Documentary ‘The Great Abortion Divide’ was a documentary with interviews with people who were Pro Choice and Pro Life. The programme dealt with the Abortion Law in the UK and focused on the issues of multiple abortions and the current 24 week time limit. How was the issue presented? The issue was presented to include the views of pro-life and pro-abortion groups, both religious and secular. Through interviews and real life case studies it explored the issue of the rights of an unborn child vs. the rights of the mother.

20. Was the programme fair to religious people and religious beliefs? Yes because… Roman Catholics believe abortion is murder and this was shown (people holding those signs whilst singing hymns). Evangelical Christians do believe life begins at conception and the Health Minister in the program said abortion was killing innocent children. One of the banners held whilst people were praying, read “Life is precious” and this is a Christian belief, as they believe life is a gift from God. No because… When the narrator spoke about the Law on abortion in Ireland (which is that abortion is not allowed even for rape ) and stated women had no choice, even when raped, it showed religious people praying, religious texts and teachings, and a religious cross. This could make the viewer think that religious people have no compassion A Pro-Life abortion group, ‘Abortion 67’ displayed graphic images of abortion. They were described as ‘religious nutcases’ despite being a secular organisation. (Stereotyping)

21. Should the media be free to criticise religion? No they shouldn’t because… The media could The media could offend religious offend religious people. This could people. This could lead to protests lead to protests and violence. and violence. Religious views are believed to be from God so the media should not criticise these beliefs. Criticising religion Criticising religion can stir up religious can stir up religious hatred and violence. hatred and violence. Yes they should because… Religious leaders use Religious leaders use the media to make the media to make statements so the statements so the media should be media should be able to criticise them. able to criticise them. Freedom of expression Freedom of expression is a basic human right. is a basic human right. Life and death issues are Life and death issues are important to everyone. important to everyone. If the media are not able If the media are not able to criticise people wont get to criticise people wont get the full picture. the full picture.