2. Aim: To revise for the mock exam Starter: List 3 revision tips

3. The mock...Thursday 8 th Dec 4 topics: 1.Drugs – Legal and illegal, drugs in sport. 2.Matters of life – Fertility treatments, cloning, genetic engineering, organ transplants. 3.Crime and Punishment 4.A collection of Qns covering suicide, care for the elderly and wealth and poverty 10 minutes spare to re-read and add anything.

4. Common mistakes Most common problems are caused by not reading the question carefully. This often results in - answering the wrong question misunderstanding the point failing to see the emphasis not following the instructions

5. Tips: Don't Panic. Read the question. ☺ Make sure you understand the question. Highlight the allocation of marks. ☺ There is no point in spending 30 minutes or 2 pages on a part of a question that is only worth 5 marks. Or writing 5 sentences when it is only worth 1 mark. Answer the question. ☺ There is no point in answering what you think the question is.

6. Drugs: Answer these questions...let’s see how much you remember... 1.Name 3 legal drugs 2.Give two reasons why people take drugs. 3.Name a Christian group that smokes cannabis. 4.Give a reason why other Christians are against taking drugs. 5.Name the drug classifications and give some examples of each.

7. Drug classifications Class A Heroin, Cocaine, Ecstasy, LSD, Magic mushrooms. Class B Amphetamines (speed), Cannabis Class C Anabolic steroids, ketamine. *Remember the dangers of legal drugs too*

8. Drugs Blockbusters!

9. The ‘Sanctity of Life’ Holy and Sacred Created by God Life is a gift Life must be preserved Every life has a purpose God alone decides the beginning and end of life

10. What is fertility treatment?

11. What do religious people think about fertility treatment?

12. Christian Attitude to Infertility No direct biblical teaching concerning fertility treatment “Be fruitful and Multiply” Biblical view of childlessness was that it was God’s intention Most denominations accept IVF and AIH Many oppose AID – adultery “Do not comitt adultery” Roman Catholics oppose fertility treatment – ‘unnatural’ sexual acts e.g. masturbation (only way to donate)

13. Arguments For Therapeutic Cloning Could eliminate heart disease and heart attacks Could deal with serious burns and brain deterioration Could reduce infertility Reversing the ageing process?

14. Arguments Against Therapeutic Cloning Suggests some human characteristics more important than others Would allow designer babies Slippery Slope Destroys individuality Against the will of God? Unnatural? Population crisis

15. Christian Attitude to Genetic Engineering and Cloning God-given responsibility to care for creation Worry that genetic engineering abuses human authority Many accept on the grounds that it is hugely beneficial to human health Most very wary of cloning Human life conceived through man, woman and God Some support strictly controlled therapeutic cloning

16. Transplants and Transfusions Many more donors are needed to meet demand Jehovah’s Witnesses (Christian) oppose blood transfusions Biblical commands not to consume blood Court becomes involved if parents refuse transfusion to save life of child Normally court over-rules parents’ religious beliefs

17. Arguments For Transplants No risk to dead person One person’s death=life for another Last chance of life for many Donor’s final contribution to society

18. Arguments Against Transplants Difficult to define death – need to remove organs quickly Risk to living donors Upsetting for living relatives Transplant operations are very expensive and take resources away from other equally needy patients

19. Christian Attitude to Embryology and Transplants Catholics oppose all embryo research Other denominations accept controlled embryo research C of E supports embryo research up to 14 days Most accept organ donation Blood transfusions accepted by all except Jehovah’s Witnesses

20. Key Christian Beliefs Life is a gift from God Sanctity of life God is the giver and destroyer of life Trust in God Individuality and purpose of each human life Jesus was a healer

21. Matters of Life Blockbusters!

22. Matters of Death: Key Questions When is a person actually dead? Is there any life after death? Do we have the right to take our own life or help another to end theirs? Whose responsibility is it to care for the sick and the elderly?

23. Caring for the Elderly Should we be caring for our parents and grandparents? Failing Health Poverty Loneliness Old people are living for longer, a large percentage of population are old Care provided by the family? Care provided by the government?

24. HOSPICE MOVEMENT The Hospice Movement was started by a Christian called Leonard Cheshire as a response to the suffering some people go though before they die. The aim of a Hospice is to provide a peaceful and comfortable environment for people to die in. Began in the early 20th Century Aim is to care for the dying People move into hospices when they are terminally ill. Helps the patient, friends and family face up to death Offer short and long term help Not just death-houses

25. Euthanasia Literally means ‘easy death’. It is when a decision is made to terminate the life of a dying or suffering person Euthanasia is illegal in nearly every country in the world. However illegal euthanasia is widely known to occur Holland and Switzerland have legalised euthanasia under certain conditions. Involuntary (PASSIVE) is when a person is too sick or is in a PVS* so they cannot make the decision for themselves, a family member must decide e.g. Turning off life support machines for people in a coma Voluntary (ACTIVE) euthanasia is when a person chooses to be assisted in ending their lives e.g. lethal injection or tablets

26. Euthanasia… FOR - A persons life is their own, you should have control over your death. It’s a way of loving your neighbour to relieve their pain. Pain and sickness can rob you of your dignity. It is pointless using up expensive medical services for people who are dying anyway. Some Christians accept that passive euthanasia is acceptable under certain conditions. AGAINST - Human life is a gift from God, only God can take it away. The timing of death should be left to God. Roman Catholics are opposed to all forms of euthanasia. They believe very strongly in the sanctity of life. CofE Christians believe in life after death. Because of this they do not accept that ending life prematurely is reasonable. Suffering may be serving some purpose. A few Christians will accept active euthanasia on the grounds of compassion and love.

27. SUICIDE Taking ones own life. Reasons – depression, bereavement, bullying, illness, pressure. Its wrong to take your own life. ‘Do not murder’. Catholics believe you would go to Hell if commit suicide, it is a sin. Samaritans – organisation to help those in need.

28. Christianity ▫ Honour your father and mother’ (Exodus 20v12) but this does not necessarily mean looking after them in the family home if a care home is better ▫ Support should be given to the elderly as they are vulnerable ▫ Traditionally Christians have preferred to retain independence of the elderly ▫ Many churches provide facilities for the elderly experience and wisdom should be cherished ▫ Christians also provide and work with homes for the elderly and hospices etc for the terminally ill.