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Euthanasia Exam Practice

Start with a definition: what is euthanasia? The question is about the law: so state - what is the law? what does it permit/ forbid ?. Euthanasia Exam Practice. Disagree...(why are you not advocating change?) The law as it stands is good. Otherwise (argue against E.) Distrust doctors

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Euthanasia Exam Practice

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  1. Start with a definition: what is euthanasia? The question is about the law: so state - what is the law? what does it permit/ forbid ? Euthanasia Exam Practice • Disagree...(why are you not advocating change?) • The law as it stands is good. Otherwise (argue against E.) • Distrust doctors • Vulnerable people could be killed by will of relatives & doctors: who keeps up the standards for protecting life? • People could be pressured into it, or change their minds after it’s too late • Hospices can alleviate pain and make life comfortable: no need for E • Sanctity of life (religious believers) • Agree.. (what change are you advocating?) • For Active E./ assisted suicide , so that is the “change” in the law that you must argue for. • mental/ psychological suffering • a human right to have control over when you die. • Switching off life support legal anyway “The Law on Euthanasia should be changed”. Do you agree ? Why might some people disagree with you? (3+3marks)

  2. Explain why Euthanasia is a controversial issue. (8marks) • One side of the controversy FOR • 2 points, each point explained • Suffering (physical, psychological) • Right to choose when to die • Other side of the controversy • AGAINST • 2 points, each point explained • Issue of trust: could you trust doctors, evil relatives, vulnerable people. • Sanctity of life • Hospices Start with a Definition of Euthanasia (the subject you’re talking about.)

  3. Explain 2 different Christian attitudes to Euthanasia (8marks) • Catholics • Belief: what sort of E. do they allow/ not allow? • why? BJC • Liberal Protestants • Belief: what sort of E. do they allow/ not allow? • Evidence: BJ Definition of Euthanasia

  4. “Life belongs to God, and should be taken only by God”. Do you agree? Why might some disagree with you ? (3+3) Disagree: Atheists Life not = person Human rights over birth & death Agree (Sanctity of Life) BJC – Which quotes? 1. 2. Jesus: Church Teaching: • Explain: the statement suggests that life is holy from conception to the grave

  5. GP admits “hastening” patients’ deathsJune 2010 • Read the article & watch the BBC Video • What kind of euthanasia is this article about? • What pro-euthanasia arguments does the doctor offer? • What anti-euthanasia arguments does Prof. Field, chairman of GPs, offer ? • Are there any arguments missing from either side ?

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