GRADE 12

FORMS OF EUTHANASIA
Euthanasia comes in several different forms, each of which brings a different set
of rights and wrongs.
Active euthanasia a person directly and deliberately causes the patient's
death.
is when death is brought about by an act - for example when a
person is killed by being given an overdose of pain-killers.
Passive euthanasia they don't directly take the patient's life, they just allow
them to die.
is when death is brought about by an omission - i.e. when
someone lets the person die. This can be by withdrawing or
withholding treatment:
 Withdrawing treatment: for example, switching off a machine that is keeping
a person alive, so that they die of their disease.
 Withholding treatment: for example, not carrying out surgery that will extend
life for a short time.
TYPES OF EUTHANASIA
Voluntary euthanasia occurs at the request of the person who dies.
Involuntary euthanasia occurs when the person who dies chooses life and is
killed anyway. This is usually called murder, but it is possible to imagine cases
where the killing would count as being for the benefit of the person who dies.
Non-voluntary euthanasia occurs when the person is unconscious or otherwise
unable (for example, a very young baby or a person of extremely low
intelligence) to make a meaningful choice between living and dying, and an
appropriate person takes the decision on their behalf.
Non-voluntary euthanasia also includes cases where the person is a child who is
mentally and emotionally able to take the decision, but is not regarded in law
as old enough to take such a decision, so someone else must take it on their
behalf in the eyes of the law.
Indirect euthanasia
This means providing treatment (usually to reduce pain) that has the side effect
of speeding the patient's death.
Since the primary intention is not to kill, this is seen by some people (but not all)
as morally acceptable.
A justification along these lines is formally called the doctrine of double effect.
Assisted suicide
This usually refers to cases where the person who is going to die needs help to
kill themselves and asks for it. It may be something as simple as getting drugs for
the person and putting those drugs within their reach.
 What Does the Bible Say About Euthanasia?
 The Bible does not specifically discuss euthanasia. However, what it does
say about life and death offers a balanced perspective. Causing death is
unacceptable, but there is no requirement to go to desperate lengths to
prolong life during the dying process.
 The Bible identifies God as our Creator, “the source of life.”
 Psalm 36:9
 Acts 17:28
In God’s eyes, life is very precious. For this reason, God condemns both taking
the life of another and taking one’s own life.
 1 John 3:15
 Exodus 20:13
The Bible indicates that we should take reasonable precautions to protect our
own life and the lives of others. Clearly, God wants us to value the gift of
life.
 Deuteronomy 22:8

PET EUTHANASIA
Differs greatly from human euthanasia. While God gives humans the hope of
living forever, this is not the case for animals.
Romans 6:23; 2 Peter 2:12
Although the Bible condemns treating animals cruelly, it does give men
authority over animals’ lives.
Genesis 9:3
Since God expects us to care for animals mercifully, it is a pet owner’s
responsibility to decide on the most humane way to treat an animal, which
may include choosing death for one that is suffering.
Proverbs 12:10.

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 GRADE 11
Signs of 2nd Coming of Christ
Signs that already fulfilled:
1. False prophet
2. Wars
3. Rumors
4. Famines
5. Earthquakes
6. The sun will be darkened
7. Stars will be falling down from the sky
8. People will get worst
9. The good news will be preached around the world

Manner of Christ Coming

A Literal and Personal Return. When Jesus ascended in a cloud, two angels addressed the
disciples, who were still gazing up after their departed Lord: "'Men of Galilee, why do you
stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will
so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven'" (Acts 1:11)
A Visible Return. Christ's coming will not be an inward, invisible experience but a real meeting
with a visible Person. Leaving no room whatsoever for doubt as to the visibility of His return,
Jesus warned His disciples against being taken in by a secret second coming by comparing
His return to the brilliance of lightning (Matt. 24:27).
An Audible Return. Adding to the picture of a universal awareness of Christ's return is the
Biblical assertion that His coming will be made known by sound as well as sight: "The Lord
Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the
trumpet of God" (1 Thess. 4:16). The "'great sound of a trumpet'" (Matt. 24:31) accompanies
the gathering of His people. There is no secrecy here.
A Glorious Return. When Christ returns, He comes as a conqueror, with power and "'in the
glory of His Father with His angels'" (Matt. 16:27). John the revelator portrays the glory of
Christ's return in a most dramatic way. He pictures Christ riding on a white horse and leading
the innumerable armies of heaven. The supernatural splendor of the glorified Christ is
apparent (Rev. 19:11-16).
A Sudden, Unexpected Return. Christian believers, longing and looking for Christ's return, will
be aware when it draws near (1 Thess. 5:4-6). But for the inhabitants of the world in general,
Paul wrote, "The day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. For when they say, 'Peace
and safety!' then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant
woman. And they shall not escape" (1 Thess. 5:2, 3; cf. Matt. 24:43)

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