Religion

RELIGION - GRADE 10CH

YOUR ESSAY ON EUTHANASIA IS DUE FIRST DAY BACK - 18TH JUNE

Considering the Roman Catholic view of sanctity of life, should euthanasia be allowed?

Length: 800-1000 words

(Some students answering questions below only) 1 Define euthanasia.

2 Explain the difference between voluntary and involuntary euthanasia?

3 What is understood by passive and active euthanasia?

4 What is the Roman Catholic view on the sanctity of life. Look for evidence of this from the Catholic Catechism.

5. Explain the term Natural Law.

6. What does Natural Law say about euthanasia.

7. Explain the Catholic principle of double-effect. What does double-effect refer to (mean)?

8. Explain the four criteria that must apply to validate double-effect in the eyes of the Catholic Church.

9. Outline and support 3 arguments for euthanasia.

10. Outline and support 3 arguments against euthanasia.

11. Opinion - do you consider suffering has any benefits? If so, provide examples and explanations to justify your opinion.