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What is the significance of human dignity according to the text?
Which of the following is considered a violation of the sacredness of life?
When is killing in self-defense deemed morally permissible according to the text?
What does the text define as murder?
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How does the text describe abortion?
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In the context of abortion, what is the key difference between indirect and direct abortion?
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What is the main reason why in vitro fertilization is considered wrong?
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What distinguishes active/direct euthanasia from passive/indirect euthanasia?
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What does direct sterilization involve?
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What makes just war different from any other form of conflict?
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What differentiates ordinary means from extraordinary means in medical treatment?
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Study Notes
Human Dignity
- Human dignity is sacred and inviolable, serving as the foundation for all human rights.
Respect for Life
- The sacredness of life is violated by:
- Murder (unjust killing of an innocent person)
- Abortion (direct killing of an unborn child)
- Euthanasia (intentional killing of a person, including indirect means)
- Direct sterilization (permanent and irreversible contraceptive methods)
Self-Defense
- Killing in self-defense is morally permissible when:
- There is a grave and imminent threat to one's life
- There is no other possible way to protect oneself
- The action is proportionate to the threat
Abortion
- Abortion is the direct killing of an unborn child, considered morally wrong.
- Indirect abortion: when the death of the fetus is not intended, but is a secondary effect of a legitimate medical treatment.
- Direct abortion: when the death of the fetus is intended, often for convenience or social reasons.
In Vitro Fertilization
- In vitro fertilization is considered wrong because it:
- Involves the creation of excess embryos, which may be discarded or destroyed
- Treats human life as a commodity, rather than a sacred gift
Euthanasia
- Active/Direct Euthanasia: intentionally causing the death of a person, often through lethal injection or overdose.
- Passive/Indirect Euthanasia: withdrawing or withholding ordinary medical treatment, allowing the person to die naturally.
Sterilization
- Direct Sterilization: permanent and irreversible contraceptive methods, such as vasectomy or tubal ligation.
Just War
- Just war is distinct from other forms of conflict because it is:
- A last resort, when all peaceful means have been exhausted
- Fought with the intention of establishing peace and justice
- Conducted with proportionate force and respect for human life
Medical Treatment
- Ordinary Means: medical treatment that is:
- Proportionate to the benefit expected
- Not excessively burdensome
- Does not involve excessive risk or harm
- Extraordinary Means: medical treatment that is:
- Disproportionate to the benefit expected
- Excessively burdensome
- Involves excessive risk or harm
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Test your knowledge on human sexuality, dignity, and the sanctity of life. Explore concepts such as understanding relationships, values, beliefs, gender, desires, and the importance of human life from conception to natural death.
