Theology Case Study
The word Euthanasia is a term applied to 'mercy killing.' For the
purpose of putting an end to extreme suffering, or saving abnormal
babies, the mentally ill or the incurably sick from the prolongation,
perhaps for many years, of a miserable life, which could impose too
heavy a burden on their families or on society.
Euthanasia is considered a highly controversial subject, and really
brings the reality of the society we live in today, into the
limelight. In Britain today Euthanasia is illegal, and anyone who
takes part in such activities is facing potential murder charges. Some
European countries have legalised Euthanasia, such as Holland and
Switzerland, and its more controversial that people leave their home
countries to go die in another one, And the partners of those who help
in the mercy killing could face charges when they return to their home
country.
What is more controversial is the fact that people are so desperate to
rid themselves of their suffering that they'd go to these lengths.
People around the world watching are trying to run away from the fact
that whatever the people who are trying to kill themselves are going
through they might also be facing in the future and refuse to
considering what length they would go to. So the issue is not whether
Euthanasia should be legalised but maybe that we need some social
change where people feel comfortable with their lives and have
something to look forward to, despite their unfortunate circumstances.
The article I have chosen I based on the Euthanasia of a physician's
patient, where the physician assisted in the mercy killing. All
qualified doctors have to take the Hippocratic oath to help their
patients, not end their lives so this is going against doctrine
principles not only those adopted by all major religions such as
Catholic Christians.
'To some doctors the idea of assisting a patient in ending their life
is repugnant. Anne Rodway former deputy chairman of BMA says ' I want
patients to know that I have a license to heal and not a license to
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The following essay will evaluate the importance of the journey that takes place from Systematic to Practical theology; this view will be explored through Ronelle Sonnenberg’s research done regarding ‘being together’ in a youth setting. This essay will first build on the basis of Practical Theology; furthermore addressing the importance of the community aspect within a youth setting; this will lead to the process that takes place between a Systematic stance, leading to a Practical theological stance.
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The following questions are based on Chapter 3 in Yount’s The Teaching Ministry of the Church:
The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are alike in many ways but they also share many differences. Judaism and Christianity use the bible in their holy scriptures, while Islam does not. Jesus Christ is a part of all three religions as Christianity and Islam developed from Judaism. Many believe that the three religions worship, pray to, and focus on the same god. They believe this as many of the prophets are they share much in common as they share many beliefs. However, the followers of the three religions pray differently and in different places. the religions believe that their god created the world and everything in the world. The three Abrahamic religions have different histories, yet they share many similarities and difference.
The following questions are based on Chapter 3 in Yount’s The Teaching Ministry of the Church: