Question

State whether the following statements are true or false

From the context of Christian worldview, the Bible seems clear that taking innocent life is not a prerogative that belongs to God also.

Mercy Killing refers to the direct and intentional efforts of a physician or other medical professional to help a dying patient die.

When there has been a conflict between autonomy and the rights of others, the rights of others usually takes precedence.

Termination of life support system may be acceptable if a competent adult patient requests it, either in writing in an advance directive or orally.

Retentionists argue that death penalty can be essentially a painless death.

Retentionists argue that death penalty can be essentially a painless death.

Regardless of the debates on the specifics of Mosaic Law for today, most agree that the general principles that under-gird the Law are relevant for today and the need to be taken seriously.

Those who are against capital punishment claims that the condemned murderer is getting the punishment what he deserves, that the demands of justice are about to be satisfied.

Answer 1

1)True

According to Christian worldview, God who granted the life can only take the life.

Christian worldview refers to the framework of notions and beliefs through which a Christian individual, or group interprets the world and interacts with it.

2)True

If the patient is suffering from any forms of incurable diseases or severely painful disease,  the medical practitioners can intentionally kill him. Mercy killing is usually done on humanitarian basis.

3)True

Any forms of conflict or contradiction between the autonomy and the right of others, preference is given not to the autonomy. And the right of others are usually preferred.

4) False

The treatments and techniques which is performed in an emergency condition in order to support life after the failure of one or more vital organs. Even though if the competent adult has orally demanded  for the termination of life supporting system, it is not done.