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Ethical Dilemmas in Abortion and Religion

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Ethical Dilemmas in Abortion and Religion

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What is the main ethical dilemma presented in the text?

The impact of Fred's actions on the happiness of everyone else

The ethical implications of using computer code to control human behavior

Whether Fred's actions can be considered heroic despite the consequences for his soul (correct)

The debate about eternal happiness and eternal damnation in Christianity

What is the consequence of Fred's actions, according to the text?

Eternal damnation for Fred's soul (correct)

Happiness for everyone except Fred

Repentance and forgiveness for Fred

Eternal happiness for everyone

What does the text suggest about the relationship between Fred's actions and his eternal happiness?

Fred's devoted Christianity guarantees his eternal happiness regardless of his actions

Fred's actions sacrifice his eternal happiness for the benefit of others (correct)

Fred's actions ensure eternal happiness for himself and others

Fred's actions have no impact on his eternal happiness

What is the author's primary purpose in presenting the scenario about Fred?

To provoke thought and discussion on moral and ethical dilemmas Signup and view all the answers

In the passage, what raises the question of whether babies who died in the flood went to heaven or hell?

The implication that the flood killed pregnant women Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's main point in discussing the fate of babies who died?

To argue that getting an abortion is heroic Signup and view all the answers

Based on the passage, what does the author imply about the concept of a loving god?

That it is inconsistent with sending babies to hell Signup and view all the answers

What analogy does the author use to illustrate the choice between dropping out of life and going to heaven or staying and risking damnation?

A classroom and graduation Signup and view all the answers

According to the author, what kind of action might be considered 'heroic' in a morbid way?

Abortion to ensure a place in heaven for a baby Signup and view all the answers

What is the central theme of the author's argument in the passage?

The morality of god's actions in biblical events Signup and view all the answers