Question 1

The Talmud recognizes a state called gosses in which __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a person is no longer competent to make medical decisions 
B)  a terminally ill person's life may be ended if two rabbis agree 
C)  death is imminent, but the person is still considered a human being 
D)  friends and family gather around a dying person 
E)  the soul has already departed the body, though the person is still alive 
A)  a person is no longer competent to make medical decisions 
B)  a terminally ill person's life may be ended if two rabbis agree 
C)  death is imminent, but the person is still considered a human being 
D)  friends and family gather around a dying person 
E)  the soul has already departed the body, though the person is still alive C

Question 2

Discuss the similarities and differences among the teachings on euthanasia from at least three families of religions.

Accepted Answer

Euthanasia, or the intentional ending of a person's life to relieve suffering, is a complex and controversial issue that is approached differently by various religious traditions. Here, we will discuss the similarities and differences among the teachings on euthanasia from three families of religions: Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism.

In Christianity, there is a wide range of beliefs about euthanasia. Many Christian denominations, such as Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, oppose euthanasia as it goes against the sanctity of life and the belief that life is a gift from God. However, some Protestant denominations, such as the United Church of Christ, support the idea of compassionate euthanasia in certain circumstances, such as when a person is terminally ill and suffering greatly.

In Islam, euthanasia is generally considered forbidden, as the preservation of life is a fundamental principle in Islamic teachings. The Quran emphasizes the sanctity of life and the belief that only Allah has the right to determine the length of a person's life. However, there are some interpretations within Islamic jurisprudence that allow for the withdrawal of life support in certain situations where there is no hope for recovery.

In Hinduism, the concept of euthanasia is also complex. The belief in karma and reincarnation plays a significant role in shaping Hindu attitudes towards death and dying. While there is no explicit prohibition against euthanasia in Hindu scriptures, the principle of ahimsa, or non-violence, is central to Hindu ethics. Some Hindus may support passive euthanasia, such as the withdrawal of life support, in cases of terminal illness and extreme suffering, while others may oppose any form of euthanasia due to the belief in the interconnectedness of life and the potential consequences on the soul's journey.

In summary, while there are differences in the teachings on euthanasia among Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism, there are also some commonalities. All three traditions emphasize the sanctity of life and the importance of compassion and care for the suffering. However, the specific ethical considerations and permissibility of euthanasia vary within each religious tradition.

Question 3

Emphasis on acceptance of the natural flow of life and death is strongest in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Christianity 
B)  Confucianism 
C)  Daoism 
D)  Hinduism 
E)  Sikhism 
A)  Christianity 
B)  Confucianism 
C)  Daoism 
D)  Hinduism 
E)  Sikhism C

Question 4

Concern about __________ leads some Native American people to take a pro-choice position.

Accepted Answer

A)  birth defects 
B)  disharmony caused by overpopulation 
C)  financial difficulties 
D)  having more male children 
E)  the sanctity of life 
A)  birth defects 
B)  disharmony caused by overpopulation 
C)  financial difficulties 
D)  having more male children 
E)  the sanctity of life

Question 5

__________ stresses that neither the fetus nor the mother has rights independent of the network of social relations in which they exist.

Accepted Answer

A)  Christianity 
B)  Confucianism 
C)  Hinduism 
D)  Islam 
E)  Theravada Buddhism 
A)  Christianity 
B)  Confucianism 
C)  Hinduism 
D)  Islam 
E)  Theravada Buddhism

Question 6

In __________, many women who have had abortions make offerings to the bodhisattva Kannon so that the aborted fetus will be reborn as a human and eventually as a Buddha.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bangladesh 
B)  India 
C)  Japan 
D)  Sri Lanka 
E)  Tibet 
A)  Bangladesh 
B)  India 
C)  Japan 
D)  Sri Lanka 
E)  Tibet

Question 7

Discuss the similarities and differences among the teachings on euthanasia within the various strands of Christianity.

Accepted Answer

Euthanasia is a complex and controversia

Question 8

The debate about abortion among Protestants centers mostly on __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the question of when the soul is breathed into the body 
B)  the rights of individuals to make their own moral choices 
C)  what Jesus said on the matter 
D)  what the Bible says on the matter 
E)  what theologians like Martin Luther and John Calvin have written on the subject 
A)  the question of when the soul is breathed into the body 
B)  the rights of individuals to make their own moral choices 
C)  what Jesus said on the matter 
D)  what the Bible says on the matter 
E)  what theologians like Martin Luther and John Calvin have written on the subject

Question 9

The view that the fetus is not alive until the spirit is breathed into it ("ensoulment") is an important factor in the __________ teaching about abortion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Daoism 
B)  Confucianism 
C)  Islam 
D)  Jainism 
E)  Theravada Buddhism 
A)  Daoism 
B)  Confucianism 
C)  Islam 
D)  Jainism 
E)  Theravada Buddhism

Question 10

The doctrine of ?__________ provides the basis for the Hindu and Theravada Buddhist view that individuals must make moral decisions on issues like abortion for themselves.

Accepted Answer

A)  ahimsa 
B)  karma 
C)  mahapatakas 
D)  maya 
E)  moksha 
A)  ahimsa 
B)  karma 
C)  mahapatakas 
D)  maya 
E)  moksha

Question 11

Abortion of female fetuses because of a desire for male children is most common in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Afganistán 
B)  Canada 
C)  India 
D)  The United States 
E)  The Philippines 
A)  Afganistán 
B)  Canada 
C)  India 
D)  The United States 
E)  The Philippines

Question 12

When a Hindu sadhu ends his own life by stopping the intake of food as an expression of his renunciation of attachment to the material self, the action is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  involuntary, active euthanasia 
B)  involuntary, passive euthanasia 
C)  voluntary, active euthanasia 
D)  voluntary, passive euthanasia 
E)  none of the above 
A)  involuntary, active euthanasia 
B)  involuntary, passive euthanasia 
C)  voluntary, active euthanasia 
D)  voluntary, passive euthanasia 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

Choose one of the religious positions on abortion and show how it would be applied in the following four situations: incestuous rape of a ten-year-old; an unmarried, jobless woman who already has three children; a woman with HIV-AIDS; and a woman with an ectopic pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

One religious position on abortion is th

Question 14

The position of the Roman Catholic Church is that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  abortion is murder 
B)  abortion is necessary to slow population growth 
C)  the freedom of a woman whether to have an abortion should be absolute 
D)  on this issue the Bible is a higher authority than the official teaching of the Church as expressed by the pope 
E)  since the standard for human life is the male human being, only female fetuses may be aborted 
A)  abortion is murder 
B)  abortion is necessary to slow population growth 
C)  the freedom of a woman whether to have an abortion should be absolute 
D)  on this issue the Bible is a higher authority than the official teaching of the Church as expressed by the pope 
E)  since the standard for human life is the male human being, only female fetuses may be aborted

Question 15

Do religions help clarify or confuse serious reflection on the morality of abortion? How so or how not?

Accepted Answer

Religions can both clarify and confuse s

Question 16

One of the stages of the __________ (right action) prohibits the willing killing of a living thing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dhammapada 
B)  Eight Beatitudes 
C)  Noble Eightfold Path 
D)  Ten Commandments 
E)  Tripitaka 
A)  Dhammapada 
B)  Eight Beatitudes 
C)  Noble Eightfold Path 
D)  Ten Commandments 
E)  Tripitaka

Question 17

The Confucian virtue of __________ most militates against support for euthanasia involving the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A)  actionless action 
B)  filial piety 
C)  humaneness 
D)  non-injury to all forms of life 
E)  reciprocity 
A)  actionless action 
B)  filial piety 
C)  humaneness 
D)  non-injury to all forms of life 
E)  reciprocity

Question 18

The moral principle of ahimsa (non-injury) is the basis for opposition to abortion __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Christianity 
B)  Confucianism 
C)  Hinduism 
D)  Islam 
E)  Judaism 
A)  Christianity 
B)  Confucianism 
C)  Hinduism 
D)  Islam 
E)  Judaism

Question 19

On the issue of abortion, among the branches of Judaism there is broad agreement that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  abortion is murder 
B)  abortion is necessary to slow population growth 
C)  the freedom of a woman whether to have an abortion should be absolute 
D)  when the mother's life is threatened, her right to life has priority over that of the fetus 
E)  the written Torah takes precedence over the oral Torah as a source of guidance on this issue 
A)  abortion is murder 
B)  abortion is necessary to slow population growth 
C)  the freedom of a woman whether to have an abortion should be absolute 
D)  when the mother's life is threatened, her right to life has priority over that of the fetus 
E)  the written Torah takes precedence over the oral Torah as a source of guidance on this issue

Question 20

The teaching that the way of nature should not be resisted implies opposition to abortion most clearly in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 
B)  Daoism 
C)  Hinduism 
D)  Jainism 
E)  Sikhism 
A)  the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 
B)  Daoism 
C)  Hinduism 
D)  Jainism 
E)  Sikhism

The Talmud recognizes a state called gosses in which __________.

Discuss the similarities and differences among the teachings on euthanasia from at least three families of religions.

Emphasis on acceptance of the natural flow of life and death is strongest in __________.

Concern about __________ leads some Native American people to take a pro-choice position.

__________ stresses that neither the fetus nor the mother has rights independent of the network of social relations in which they exist.

In __________, many women who have had abortions make offerings to the bodhisattva Kannon so that the aborted fetus will be reborn as a human and eventually as a Buddha.

Discuss the similarities and differences among the teachings on euthanasia within the various strands of Christianity.

The debate about abortion among Protestants centers mostly on __________.

The view that the fetus is not alive until the spirit is breathed into it ("ensoulment") is an important factor in the __________ teaching about abortion.

The doctrine of ?__________ provides the basis for the Hindu and Theravada Buddhist view that individuals must make moral decisions on issues like abortion for themselves.

Abortion of female fetuses because of a desire for male children is most common in __________.

When a Hindu sadhu ends his own life by stopping the intake of food as an expression of his renunciation of attachment to the material self, the action is an example of __________.

Choose one of the religious positions on abortion and show how it would be applied in the following four situations: incestuous rape of a ten-year-old; an unmarried, jobless woman who already has three children; a woman with HIV-AIDS; and a woman with an ectopic pregnancy.

The position of the Roman Catholic Church is that __________.

Do religions help clarify or confuse serious reflection on the morality of abortion? How so or how not?

One of the stages of the __________ (right action) prohibits the willing killing of a living thing.

The Confucian virtue of __________ most militates against support for euthanasia involving the elderly.

The moral principle of ahimsa (non-injury) is the basis for opposition to abortion __________.

On the issue of abortion, among the branches of Judaism there is broad agreement that __________.

The teaching that the way of nature should not be resisted implies opposition to abortion most clearly in __________.

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Indigenous Religions Quest for Harmony

Hinduism Many Paths to the Summit

Theravada Buddhism The Middle Way

Jainism The Way of Non Injury

Daoism The Way of Nature

Confucianism The Way of Virtue

Mahayana Buddhism the Great Vehicle and Vajrayana Buddhism the Thunderbolt Vehicle

Shinto The Way of the Kami

Judaism The Way of Torah

Christianity The Way of Jesus Christ

Islam-The Way of Submission to Allah

Sikhism-The Way of the Guru

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Exam 17: Abortion and Euthanasia-Life and Death

The Talmud recognizes a state called gosses in which __________.

Discuss the similarities and differences among the teachings on euthanasia from at least three families of religions.

Emphasis on acceptance of the natural flow of life and death is strongest in __________.

Concern about __________ leads some Native American people to take a pro-choice position.

__________ stresses that neither the fetus nor the mother has rights independent of the network of social relations in which they exist.

In __________, many women who have had abortions make offerings to the bodhisattva Kannon so that the aborted fetus will be reborn as a human and eventually as a Buddha.

Discuss the similarities and differences among the teachings on euthanasia within the various strands of Christianity.

The debate about abortion among Protestants centers mostly on __________.

The view that the fetus is not alive until the spirit is breathed into it ("ensoulment") is an important factor in the __________ teaching about abortion.

The doctrine of ?__________ provides the basis for the Hindu and Theravada Buddhist view that individuals must make moral decisions on issues like abortion for themselves.

Abortion of female fetuses because of a desire for male children is most common in __________.

When a Hindu sadhu ends his own life by stopping the intake of food as an expression of his renunciation of attachment to the material self, the action is an example of __________.

Choose one of the religious positions on abortion and show how it would be applied in the following four situations: incestuous rape of a ten-year-old; an unmarried, jobless woman who already has three children; a woman with HIV-AIDS; and a woman with an ectopic pregnancy.

The position of the Roman Catholic Church is that __________.

Do religions help clarify or confuse serious reflection on the morality of abortion? How so or how not?

One of the stages of the __________ (right action) prohibits the willing killing of a living thing.

The Confucian virtue of __________ most militates against support for euthanasia involving the elderly.

The moral principle of ahimsa (non-injury) is the basis for opposition to abortion __________.

On the issue of abortion, among the branches of Judaism there is broad agreement that __________.

The teaching that the way of nature should not be resisted implies opposition to abortion most clearly in __________.

An Introduction to Religion and the Study of Religion

Indigenous Religions Quest for Harmony

Hinduism Many Paths to the Summit

Theravada Buddhism The Middle Way

Jainism The Way of Non Injury

Daoism The Way of Nature

Confucianism The Way of Virtue

Mahayana Buddhism the Great Vehicle and Vajrayana Buddhism the Thunderbolt Vehicle

Shinto The Way of the Kami

Judaism The Way of Torah

Christianity The Way of Jesus Christ

Islam-The Way of Submission to Allah

Sikhism-The Way of the Guru

The New Religious Movements-Renewal and Innovation

The Ecological and Economic Crises-Humans and Resources

War and Capital Punishment-Society and Violence

Gender and Sexual Orientation-Roles and Identity

The Future of the Worlds Religions

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