Catholic Church Teachings on Abortion and Morality

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What is the primary goal of palliative care?

To prolong the life of the patient at all costs

To comfort and alleviate the suffering of the patient (correct)

To decide whether to end the life of the patient

To cure the patient of their illness

What are the three elements that determine when one is no longer obliged to prolong life?

Ordinary means, reasonable hope for recovery, and excessive sacrifices

Extraordinary means, excessive expenses, and reasonable hope for recovery

Extraordinary means, reasonable hope for recovery, and excessive expenses

Ordinary means, without excessive sacrifices or expenses, and reasonable hope for recovery (correct)

What is the Christian perspective on morality in the parable of the Good Samaritan?

One should prioritize their own interests over helping others

Assyrians are considered to be morally superior

Life is more precious than wealth and social status (correct)

One should only help those of the same faith

What is euthanasia, also known as?

Good death, mercy killing, easy death Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the wine and oil used by the Good Samaritan to treat the wounded man?

They represent the expensive cost of helping others Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying principle of pro-life ethics?

The sanctity of human life is paramount Signup and view all the answers

According to the Christian perspective, what is the basis of the moral obligation to protect human life?

The moral obligation to protect human life is based on the inherent dignity and value of every human being. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of self-defense, what is the moral obligation of the person being attacked?

To use only the minimum amount of force necessary to defend oneself. Signup and view all the answers

What is the moral distinction between euthanasia and palliative care?

Euthanasia is a direct and intentional killing of a person, while palliative care is a form of care that alleviates suffering. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Christian perspective on the value of human life?

Human life has inherent dignity and value from conception to natural death. Signup and view all the answers

What is the moral principle underlying the Christian perspective on abortion?

The principle of respect for human life, which prioritizes the dignity and value of every human being. Signup and view all the answers

What is the moral justification for heroic death in the Christian perspective?

It is a means of following the example of Jesus Christ and gaining heavenly favor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the moral obligation in regards to human life according to the Christian perspective?

To fulfill one's moral and legal obligations to protect human life Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between murder and homicide?

Homicide is justifiable, while murder is not Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinction between intended and unintended abortion?

Intended abortion is a deliberate act, while unintended is accidental Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of omission?

Failing to fulfill one's moral and legal obligation to save a life Signup and view all the answers

What is the Christian perspective on loving one's neighbors?

To love our neighbors, including our enemies Signup and view all the answers

What is the moral implication of intentionally causing the death of an innocent human being?

It is morally wrong and can never be justified Signup and view all the answers