Explain the beliefs Christians hold about their responsibilityfor those at the beginning and end of their lives.

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Michele Dominique                                                               R.S Coursework

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AO1:  Explain the beliefs Christians hold about their responsibility                    

                for those at the beginning and end of their lives.

Life is a gift from God, therefore this means we have to respect and cherish it. This also means treating our body purely, treat others as you would like to be treated and follow a life devoted to God. He gave us a special gift, it is now our turn to look after it.

The special gift was given to everyone else as well, making us all brothers and sisters of one another, making us a tight, strong community. We all share one thing, love for each other.

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Even when we suffer, we are strengthened through these pains and sufferings. When Jesus suffered and died for us, this made us realise how precious life truly is, how precious love and compassion for one another is. "Love thy neighbour as thyself". This is one of the greatest commandments of all, and we shall always follow its proper meaning throughout our life.

Another very important commandment is "Thou shall not kill", because when we do, we are betraying morality and turning our backs on the right path to the Kingdom of God.  In voluntary euthanasia, you help the person ...

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