Tuesday 1 May 2007

Some possible answers to medical ethics questions

Describe Christian attitudes towards abortion:
Possible answers might include: Roman Catholic and other Christian views; biblical references in support; some consideration of issues to do with sanctity of life, ensoulment and quickening

Explain how a Christian might respond to someone who wants to commit suicide:
Possible answers might include: mention that people need support and help and not blame; arguments about compassion and sanctity of life (life is a gift, precious, not to be destroyed, treated with respect) might be made; might mention christian views on euthanasia; might mention traditional christian views on euthanasia (it's a sin)

Explain Christian attitudes to the use of animals in medical research:
Possible answers might include: consider issues of equality, benefits to humans; how christians should treat animals; might mention what the Bible says

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