Euthanasia

A Christian Perspective

What do we know so far?

2. Voluntary

euthanasia?

You ask a doctor to

help you die.3. Non voluntary euthanasia?

A doctor or family member makes the decision for you

4. Assisted

Suicide?

Providing a

seriously ill person

with things to help

them die.

5. Euthanasia - legal

or illegal?

Illegal because….

1. Euthanasia is...

The painless killing

of someone dying of

a painful disease.

Lesson Objective

The aim of this lesson is to use the film “Million Dollar

Baby” to help you understand the differences of opinion that Christians have about euthanasia.

Lesson OutcomesGRADE C - will be able to recall different Christian denominations and what they think about euthanasia

GRADE B - will be able to give reasons why standing by your religious beliefs can be so hard

•GRADE A - will be able to analyse the religious beliefs looked at this lesson and complete a (d) type exam answer.

They believe…

• God is the giver of life• God’s creation should be protected• All life has a purpose• God decides when life begins or

ends

Can you remember the four points that explain the Sanctity of Life?

Making links

• All Christians believe that euthanasia is wrong but there are slightly different attitudes between MOST and SOME.

• Complete the sheet to give you the arguments that they use.

Lesson OutcomesGRADE C - will be able to recall different Christian denominations and what they think about euthanasia

GRADE B - will be able to give reasons why standing by your religious beliefs can be so hard

•GRADE A - will be able to analyse the religious beliefs looked at this lesson and complete a (d) type exam answer.

Million Dollar Question

How easy is it to follow these beliefs when you are in an actual situation?

Watch the clip from the film “Million Dollar Baby” and complete the questions on the

next slide.

Time code: 1:46 – 1:50 (gap) 1:51 – 1:53

Million Dollar Question

Why does Maggie want to die?

What is the problem Frankie is faced with and why is it such a

problem?

What does the priest say and why does he say this?

Lesson OutcomesGRADE C - will be able to recall different Christian denominations and what they think about euthanasia

GRADE B - will be able to give reasons why standing by your religious beliefs can be so hard

•GRADE A - will be able to analyse the religious beliefs looked at this lesson and complete a (d) type exam answer.

Can you think of any alternative solution that we have discussed in previous lessons that might make

the decision easier?

Watch the following clip to remind you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv7aDATvGGk

Go fishing!

“The UK’s law on euthanasia should be changed.” In your answer you should refer to at least one religion. Do you agree? Give reasons why some people might disagree with you.

Hospices provide care for terminally ill patients

In a hospice, the patient and their relatives are helped to prepare for their death.

The Bible says that suicide is wrong.

Christians teach that we should treat others as we would like to be treated.

All Christians believers believe that life is sacred because it is given by God.

Many people fear that they will die in pain, with no dignity and over a long period of time

Euthanasia is legal in Holland & Switzerland

Christians believe that suffering can help make us stronger. Jesus suffered, so maybe we should not avoid suffering

Euthanasia saves on medical costs for someone who is going to die anyway

Some would say that God gave us the free will to decide when to end our lives.

How could you prove that the dead person actually wanted to die?

Switching off a life support machine is accepting what God has already decided.

What if someone pressures you into accepting euthanasia?

Drugs given to deal with pain will often shorten life, but this does not count as euthanasia.

One of the 10 commandments says ‘Do not murder’

What do you think?

• First, colour code the arguments into FOR (the law should be changed) and AGAINST (the law should stay the same)

• Then use the arguments you have colour coded to help you complete Q2 on P21 of your exam booklet.

Lesson OutcomesGRADE C - will be able to recall different Christian denominations and what they think about euthanasia

GRADE B - will be able to give reasons why standing by your religious beliefs can be so hard

•GRADE A - will be able to analyse the religious beliefs looked at this lesson and complete a (d) type exam answer.

PLENARY

Tell me how the following words relate to what we have covered today?

Hospice Catholic

Protestant

Denominatio

nsBenevolent