In life, there are many cases, in which we have to kill some people in order to save many others from dying. But, is it really justified? There are people who think that it is justifiable if there are no other solutions
Journal Entry 6: Is it justified to kill some people in order to save others? In life, there are many cases, in which we have to kill some people in order to save many others from dying. But, is it really justified? There are people who think that it is justifiable if there are no other solutions. However, there are people who think that killing is downright wrong no matter what. The second type of people follows closely to a set of laws/rules and thinks that killing is immoral; therefore we should not kill even though that will save others. If killing anyone unjustly is wrong, then to kill regardless of numbers is wrong as well. The problem is now whether or not you could be justified in killing a few people to save many people. If you are justified in killing the few to save the many then it is not wrong and is fine; if you are not justified, then it is wrong to kill the few for the many. But, I would kill none of them because I cannot see how you can justify killing people to save more people. Furthermore, are all humans not equal, with different abilities? Then, how do we decide who to sacrifice? How do we choose who to kill and who to save? This is really unfair to those who are forced to die, as they could not resist at all. Also, once they are born into this world, they have to rights to live, thus what authority do we have to kill them in order to save others?
The repercussions of Karachi violence
The repercussions of Karachi violence By Amna Qayyum One of the basic duties of the state is to provide protection to the life and property of its citizens. Does fact make you ponder over the course of Pakistan's history? Does it make you come to the conclusion that ever since Pakistan was created there has been disorder and confusion in the country on one pretext or the other? Whether it is the three martial laws that have been imposed upon us, the breaking away of East Pakistan, the three wars fought with India, the age old dispute between the provinces on sharing powers or our everyday life which is rent with crime, Pakistan has become notorious for being a politically unstable nation. Since the month of May, Karachi has witnessed a chain of events that have steadily continued to wreck its setup and foster chaos in civilian life. The month began with suicide bombing at Hyderi Mosque that killed 22 people. Apart from the violence observed at the May 11 by-election's that killed six people a further two people were killed when a bomb blast occurred at the Karachi Port Trust Building on May 25. A day later two bombs exploded at the Pakistan American Cultural Centre and on May 30 the unthinkable occurred, Mufti Shamzai, a highly respected Muslim cleric was assassinated. A suicide bombing on May 31 at the Ali Raza Imambaragh killing 18 people spoke volumes of the
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Aim The aim of my coursework is to look at if physical domestic violence is witnessed in the home. In the UK incidents of domestic violence occur every 26 seconds and costs the public services £278m a year, according to a report by Lucy Ward on Monday 18th February. Domestic violence can be carried out by physically, mentally or emotionally abusing the victim. I will concentrate on physical violence because this is what most people associate with domestic violence. Domestic violence has appeared in the media more than ever; this has caught my attention and started my interest with the subject. (100 Words) Context And Concepts In November 1991 Julie Donovan, a Marxist, published the booklet 'Stop Domestic Violence' this booklet has peoples experiences of domestic violence and says that domestic violence occurs in the homes of the rich and the middle classes just as much as in the homes of the working class. Donovan says that the violence used against women stems from the belief based on the traditional ideas, and until very recently backed up by the law, that a man has the right to exert authority over a woman within the home and to use physical violence where necessary. Women on the other hand are supposed to be submissive and unquestioning of this authority. Also in the booklet Donovan says that many women will have attempted to make a go of a
How might a Christian apply these beliefs about justice forgiveness and reconciliation in situations of conflicts today? Refer to 2 specific situations to illustrate your answer.
Year 11 RE coursework AO2 How might a Christian apply these beliefs about justice forgiveness and reconciliation in situations of conflicts today? Refer to 2 specific situations to illustrate your answer. Christians' beliefs of justice, forgiveness and reconciliation are applied in conflicts in society today; here are some examples to illustrate this. Some Christians use the idea of justice in war, people like Quakers believes that war is wrong because there is something of God in all people and more can be gained by appealing to love and goodness. Another example is pacifists who believe in peace and violence should be settled with justice. For example, A Christian called William Harrison responded it to World War I, he said he would not commit murder and said that love, pity and forgiveness from Jesus have all been forgotten, this led into the forming of Conscientious Objection; people who refused to be enlisted between the age of 18-41 to fight in the war. This is because they believe in peace and justice to solve conflict in war. However, their conscientious conviction caused them to be discriminated and jailed as they refuse to fight for their country. Some people agreed with their views of non violence and supporting Christians' view of "thou shall not murder" from the Ten Commandments from Exodus 20:1-7. On the other hand, many people were against the views of
‘Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security’ (UN Dec. Human Rites) - Does Christianity accept the need for countries to have nuclear weapons?
'Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security' (UN Dec. Human Rites) Does Christianity accept the need for countries to have nuclear weapons? Nuclear warfare is the use of nuclear weapons, which kill not only by the immediate impact and heat from the nuclear explosion, but also through long-term effects of radiation sickness. However, this is a complex subject and Christian views do disagree. There are Christians in favour of nuclear weapons these believe that they are an excellent deterrent and prevent nations attacking nuclear powers. As it is known that wars will be won using nuclear weapons and that the other side cannot win. Some also believe that nuclear weapons have prevented a third world war. So therefore in having this evil 'the greater one is being prevented'. Another greater evil being prevented that is if a country had no nuclear weapons then other countries would hold it to ransom. So therefore having nuclear weapons is protection in a different sense. Christians who support this notion notice that this approach has kept peace in Europe for a longer period of time than ever before. This is an example of self-defence. If the Arms trade were to cease, then a lot of people would lose their jobs and therefore would not be able to provide for themselves and their families. This may even cause more poverty and homelessness in the world. Since
Christians Often Speak Of The Sanctity Of Life - What do they mean by this?
Christians often speak of the sanctity of life. What do they mean by this? Introduction In this essay I will be looking at the sanctity of life from a Christian's point of view. This is not the same as anyone's point of view. The reasons why Christians see life as such a sacred gift is all to do with their beliefs. They do not abuse or waste their lives as they see it as a most precious gift from God, and their mortal lives are an opportunity for them to prove themselves worthy of everlasting life which the can achieve through belief in God's son Jesus. When Christians speak of the sanctity of life they are referring to what makes it special, of the value they associate with it. The reason they have such respect for it has nothing to do with worldly possessions, or jobs or power or status. It is to do with what Christians see life as; a God given gift. Christians refrain from engaging in acts which may be interpreted as 'playing God'. Most of these topics have become controversial due to the strong views Christians have about them. Some of these things may be seen as positive i.e. scientists genetically engineering genes to prevent birth defects, others negative such as capital punishment, some undecided such as euthanasia. In today's society any thing seems to go and more and more thing are passable. Some people may think that Christian views are outdated and non
Explain the beliefs Christians hold about their responsibility for those at the beginning and end of their lives?
R.E COURSEWORK Explain the beliefs Christians hold about their responsibility for those at the beginning and end of their lives? Many religions have different beliefs about their responsibilities to those at the beginning and end of their life, some religions believe in reincarnation, while others believe in a paradise. In this answer I will be focusing on Christian views and what they believe to be their responsibilities towards those at the beginning and end of life. Christian view may slightly differ from denomination to denomination, for example a catholic view may be slightly different to that of a Methodist or protestant. The first aspect I will be focusing on will be, Christian views and what they believe to be their responsibility towards those at the beginning of their life. Christians believe that life is a blessing from God and it should be cherished, we often hear Christians say 'I have been blessed with a child.' Christians also believe that life is holy, they believe that they were made in the image of God so their lives and that of human beings is sacred, Genesis 1:27 says, 'so God created human beings, making them to be like himself.' Because of this Christians believe that life is something to be cherished. Christians also believe that as their responsibility to those at the beginning of their life they must make clear that everyone is equal in the eyes of
Explain the beliefs Christians hold about their responsibility for those at the beginning and end of their lives.
Joseph Coyle 11J RE Coursework Skill AO1 Explain the beliefs Christians hold about their responsibility for those at the beginning and end of their lives. Christians believe that all life is sacred and special because it comes from God. Within the creation story, we are told that God made man in his own image. Because we believe this, we also believe that life should be nurtured, protected and preserved from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death. This leads me into my next point. The 6th commandment says "you must not kill". So, therefore, Christians believe that the unborn child has to be protected as it is a gift from God. Some Christians believe that God knows us in intimate detail before we are born. Evidence for this is when the prophet Jeremiah said "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I consecrated you." This emphasizes the fact that child is a gift from God and needs to be protected. As Christians, we should not even consider abortion unless it is in the most extreme circumstances. The Catholic Church would not consider abortion even if the mother's life was at risk (they would say it would interfere with Gods plan and also that the individuals concerned might not like what has happened, but they have to live with it). As well as the ethical side of the issue, there is also the mental health of mother to be taken
"In order to find out how things really are, one must understand the filters through which one perceives the world" Discuss and evaluate this claim.
"In order to find out how things really are, one must understand the filters through which one perceives the world." Discuss and evaluate this claim. The use of filters in human life's deals with every possible aspect for a human to comprehend every situation that occurs. Filters are used naturally as part of the human persona. Filters can be delivered in any genre, and using these filters, is something that comes naturally to any person. It allows humans to realise what is happening, and allows the person to understand the situation according to their likings. Furthermore, to some extent, the use of these filters is instant. For humans to understand a common problem, the primer filters are the eyes and the ears. One can sue the eyes to see something that takes place, and furthermore, one can manipulate this vision, and say that something else has been seen. The same applies to the ears. The ears can hear something, but then in reality, something else can be said, which is totally different to what was heard in the first place. A prime situation that shows filters and how they are applied in real time was the issue about Saddam Hussein and if he had weapons of mass destruction. From this, different people had different views on understanding the situation. Mohammed Aldouri, Iraqi Ambassador to the U.S said "We have no such weapons at all, no chemical weapons, no biological
Bowling for Columbine
Bowling for Columbine In the recent film "Bowling for Columbine," Michael Moore claims that fear drives people to violence; a short animation clip is also used by Michael Moore to depict the history of the United States in the documentary. The animation brought out a number of issues that set people thinking. Issues on race, fear and violence are also discussed in the documentary (as well as the interview of Oprah Winfrey and Michael Moore.)It is shocking to realise how people have got involved in the culture of fear, and violence. The discrimination of the blacks in America is also discussed in the film. Having watched this documentary, I was totally appalled. Thoughts went through my head, and questions were left unanswered. Are people treated justly and equally? It seems to me that the answer is no. The world did not seem safe anymore, and an example of that being that bullets were made easily available in stores such as "K-mart". "It's an American tradition; it's an American responsibility to be armed. If you're not armed you're not responsible." is a quote given by a militia member. It seems to me that the Americans are caught up in their own world only worried about themselves. There is some form of self-obsession going on in the country, as people only care about their own well being, and another example is a quote given by a female militia member "Because, being a