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Ethics - Unit 12
Respect for Life
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| self-esteem | A sense of happiness and contentment about who you are as a human being, which enables you to appreciate your own worth and importance as if viewed in the eyes of God |
| euthanasia | Any action or omission which of itself and by intention causes death, with the purpose of eliminating all suffering |
| abortion | The deliberate killing of pre-born human life by means of medical or surgical procedures |
| assisted suicide | The intentional assistance of any dying or suffering person in taking his or her own life |
| temperance | The virtue that regulates our attraction to pleasure and helps us use God's created goods in a balanced way |
| abstinence | The moral virtue that tempers one's appetite or desire for food, drink, sex, or other pleasurable experiences, such as the use of tobacco and drugs |
| sobriety | Moderation or abstinence from alcoholic beverages or the use of drugs |
| chastity | The moral virtue that helps one control sexual drive and expression in a way compatible to his or her state in life |