Assignment: Moral Status
Based on “Case Study: Fetal Abnormality” and other required topic study materials, write a 750-1,000-word reflection that answers the following questions:
What is the Christian view of the nature of human persons, and which theory of moral status is it compatible with? How is this related to the intrinsic human value and dignity?
Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? What from the case study specifically leads you to believe that they hold the theory you selected?
How does the theory determine or influence each of their recommendations for action?
What theory do you agree with? Why? How would that theory determine or influence the recommendation for action?
Remember to support your responses with the topic study materials.
When it comes to the nature of human individuals, what is the Christian perspective, and whose theories of moral standing does it agree with? What is the relationship between this and the inherent worth and dignity of human beings?
To evaluate the moral position of the foetus, which theory or theories are being applied by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson? What information from the case study precisely led you to assume that they subscribe to the theory you choose to believe in?
What role does the theory have in determining or influencing each of their action recommendations?
Which of the following theories do you agree with? Why? What role would that theory play in determining or influencing the action plan recommendation?
Keep in mind to back up your comments with the information from the topic research.
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