Details Title: A Consistent Ethic Of Life Description: Vocabulary Review Total Flash Cards: 10 Created: 01/30/2009 06:08:50		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Religious Studies Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Euthanasia Definition The deliberate killing of sick, suffering, or disabled people, intended to "end their suffering" Term Consistent Ethic Of Life Definition Teaching of Cardinal Bernadin and based on the dignity of human life. All Catholics are called to honor, respect, and defend all life. This would include opposition to abortion, the death penalty, war, euthanasia,, nuclear arms race, and anything that is a threat to life Term Culture of Death Definition Described by Pope John Paul 11 in the "Gospel of Life", 1995. In this culture "what you have" is far more important than who you are as a child of God. Term Ageism Definition Discriminatory attitudes and practices directed toward people because of their age Term Societal aging Definition Refers to how attitudes, practices, values, policies in a society affect people as they age Term Problems that may occur as people age Definition Physical,mental, economic security, stereotypes, safety and isolation, euthanasia and suicide Term Senility Definition Irreversible brain damage that may occur in the aging process Term Alzheimer's disease Definition A progressive disease that may occur in older people, leading to confusion and impaired judgment Term Fixed income Definition Depending on income that does not increase to meet the cost of living...Social Security, pension Term Keys to making life better for the elderly Definition Improve health and education for young peope Strengthen the spirit of morality and social concern among the young Expand employment opportunities for young adults Increase support for families