What religion Investigate general religious teaching about How may a religious belief affect teaches about the caring. decisions in caring for the elderly? elderly Analyse specific religious teaching about the elderly. Should we be able Reflect on whether anyone has the right to Who is responsible for when we die? to take life? take life. The euthanasia Investigate the meaning of euthanasia and What are the religious teachings about debate evaluate whether euthanasia should be euthanasia? used. Euthanasia a Know and understand why a person may Why a person might chose to live or – case study choose euthanasia. Reflect upon and die? evaluate the case of a man who chose to die by euthanasia. How long should Understand that people who are brain dead When is a person officially dead? we keep people can be kept alive. Analyse who should make In what ways can medical technology alive? the choice to keep someone alive. Evaluate prolong life? the use of life-support machines and Is it moral to prolong life? religious responses to them. Help for the dying Evaluate how religion may help the dying What do religious teachings tell us and bereaved and bereaved. about life after death? Understand the contribution made by hospices. Religion and Topic 3 Content Morality Religious attitudes to drug abuse Introduction Issues associated with drugs. What is a drug?
What religion teaches about the elderly Investigate general religious teaching about caring. Analyse specific religious teaching about the elderly. How may a religious belief affect decisions in caring for the elderly? Should we be able to take life? Reflect on whether anyone has the right to take life. Who is responsible for when we die? The euthanasia debate Investigate the meaning of euthanasia and evaluate whether euthanasia should be used. What are the religious teachings about euthanasia? Euthanasia – a case study Know and understand why a person may choose euthanasia. Reflect upon and evaluate the case of a man who chose to die by euthanasia. Why a person might chose to live or die? How long should we keep people alive? Understand that people who are brain dead can be kept alive. Analyse who should make the choice to keep someone alive. Evaluate the use of life-support machines and religious responses to them. When is a person officially dead? In what ways can medical technology prolong life? Is it moral to prolong life? Help for the dying and bereaved Evaluate how religion may help the dying and bereaved. Understand the contribution made by hospices. What do religious teachings tell us about life after death? Religion and Morality Topic 3 Content Religious attitudes to drug abuse Introduction Issues associated with drugs. What is a drug?
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