Reflect on the analysis of the sin of suicide and thus, euthanasia from the topic readings. Do you agree? why or why not? Refer to the lecture and topic readings in your response. can you write it that it shows that I don’t agree with suicide but I agree with euthanasia. please include references.

Please only use the first 4 readings,for this assignment, some reason I can’t delete the rest. so please just use the first 4 books/website to do this assisgnment. Thank you.

Topic Material: Lecture Note1. PHI-413V Lecture 4

Read Lecture 4.

PHI-413V Lecture 4
Textbook1. Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing

Read Chapters 10-12 from Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/intervarsity…

2. Bioethics: A Primer for Christians

Read Chapters 6 and 12 from Bioethics: A Primer for Christians.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/wm-b-eerdmans-publishing-co/2013/bioethics_a-primer-for-christians_ebook_3e.php

Electronic Resource1. Why Hospitals and Families Still Struggle to Define Death

Read “Why Hospitals and Families Still Struggle to Define Death” by Singh located on the NPR website (2014).

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/01/10/2613911…

2. Defining Death: A Report on the Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues in the Determination of Death

Read the Introduction and Chapters 1-3 of “Defining Death: A Report on the Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues in the Determination of Death” by the President’s Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research.

https://repository.library.georgetown.edu/bitstrea…

3. The 5 Stages of Loss and Grief

Read “The 5 Stages of Loss and Grief” by Axelrod located on the PsychCentral website.

http://psychcentral.com/lib/the-5-stages-of-loss-a…

4. Understanding Grief and Loss: An Overview

Read “Understanding Grief and Loss: An Overview” located on the Healgrief website.

http://healgrief.org/understanding-grief/

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Gradable Items	Details	Points Possible
Assignments	Benchmark Assignment – Spiritual Needs Assessment and ReflectionThis assignment requires you to interview one person and requires an analysis of your interview experience. Part I: Interview Select a patient, a family member, or a friend to interview. Be sure to focus on the interviewee’s experience as a patient, regardless of whom you choose to interview. Review The Joint Commission resource found in topic materials, which provides some guidelines for creating spiritual assessment tools for evaluating the spiritual needs of patients. Using this resource and any other guidelines/examples that you can find, create your own tool for assessing the spiritual needs of patients. Your spiritual needs assessment survey must include a minimum of five questions that can be answered during the interview. During the interview, document the interviewee’s responses. The transcript should include the questions asked and the answers provided. Be sure to record the responses during the interview by taking detailed notes. Omit specific names and other personal information through which the interviewee can be determined. Part II: Analysis Write a 500-750 word analysis of your interview experience. Be sure to exclude specific names and other personal information from the interview. Instead, provide demographics such as sex, age, ethnicity, and religion. Include the following in your response: What went well? Were there any barriers or challenges that inhibited your ability to complete the assessment tool? How would you address these in the future or change your assessment to better address these challenges? How can this tool assist you in providing appropriate interventions to meet the needs of your patient? Did you discover that illness and stress amplified the spiritual concern and needs of your interviewee? Explain your answer with examples. Submit both the transcript of the interview and the analysis of your results. This should be submitted as one document. The interview transcript does not figure into the word count. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. This benchmark assignment assesses the following competencies: CONHCP Program Competencies for the RN-BSN: 5.2: Assess for the spiritual needs and provide appropriate interventions for individuals, families, and groups.	200.0
Discussion Questions	Topic 4 DQ 1How often do you engage with or witness death in your work? How has this experience or the lack of it shaped your view of death? Has it gotten easier or harder for you to accept the fact of death? As you explain, include your clinical specialty.	5.0
	Topic 4 DQ 2Reflect on the analysis of the sin of suicide and thus, euthanasia from the topic readings. Do you agree? Why or why not? Refer to the lecture and topic readings in your response.	5.0
Participation		20.0

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Ethical and Spiritual Decision Making in Health Care

Details	This course introduces a Christian foundation for spiritual assessment and care with specific emphasis on biomedical ethical principles and ethical decision making within nursing practice. Students practice assessment and propose holistic interventions that take into account the dignity of the human person. These assessments and interventions contribute to the physical and spiritual well-being of individuals across the life span and the health-illness continuum.
Credit Hours	3.0
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
Course Add-Ons	Textbook1. Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing Shelly, J. A., & Miller, A. B. (2006). Called to care: A Christian worldview for nursing (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic. ISBN-13: 9780830827657 http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/intervarsity-press/2006/called-to-care_a-christian-worldview-for-nursing_ebook_2e.php 2. Bioethics: A Primer for ChristiansMeilaender, G. (2013). Bioethics: A primer for Christians (3rd ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. ISBN-13: 9780802867704 http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/wm-b-eerdmans-publishing-co/2013/bioethics_a-primer-for-christians_ebook_3e.php Electronic Resource1. American Nurses’ Association Code of EthicsRefer to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for this course. http://www.vcuhealth.org/?id=1220&sid=13 2. The Nuremberg CodeRefer to “The Nuremberg Code” found on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website. https://history.nih.gov/research/downloads/nuremberg.pdf 3. World Medical Association Declaration of HelsinkiRefer to the World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki for this course. www.who.int/bulletin/archives/79(4)373.pdf 4. Philosophical WritingView the “Introduction to Philosophical Writing” video to help inform your philosophical writing assignments throughout the course. Then read, “A Brief Guide to Philosophical Writing,” located by the folder icon below the video. These resources will help guide your writing process for philosophical writing. https://lc.gcumedia.com/phi403/philosophical-writing/v1.1/ PhilosophicalWriting-Resource.docx

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Duration: 7 days Topic 1: Worldview Foundations of Spirituality and Ethics

Description:

This topic introduces how the ethos of scientism and postmodernism has exacerbated the perceived philosophical and cultural tension between science and religion. To diminish that tension, the concepts of religious sensitivity and genuine care will be introduced to challenge the contemporary ethos to make room for genuine religious and ethical dialogue in the context of health care.

Objectives:

1. Define the various meanings of “spirituality” and their relevance in the context of managed care.
2. Describe the cultural, sociological, philosophical, and religious context of modern health care and medicine (i.e., pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism).
3. Explain the concepts and elements that make up a worldview and their relation to religion and culture.
4. Distinguish among values, morals, and ethics.

Topic Material: Lecture Note1. PHI-413V Lecture 1

Read Lecture 1.

PHI-413V Lecture 1
Textbook1. Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing

Read Chapters 1-3 from Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/intervarsity…

2. Bioethics: A Primer for Christians

Read the Introduction and Chapter 1 from Bioethics: A Primer for Christians.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/wm-b-eerdman…

Electronic Resource1. The Role of Spirituality in Health Care

Read “The Role of Spirituality in Health Care” by Puchalski from Proceedings (Baylor University Medical Center) (2001).

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC130590…

Gradable Items	Details	Points Possible
Assignments	Personal Worldview InventoryWrite an 800-1,000 word essay on your personal worldview. Briefly discuss the various possible meanings of the term “spirituality,” and your understanding of the concepts of pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism. Primarily, address the following seven basic worldview questions: What is prime reality? What is the nature of the world around you? What is a human being? What happens to a person at death? Why is it possible to know anything at all? How do people know what is right or wrong? What is the meaning of human history? Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.	100.0
Discussion Questions	Topic 1 DQ 1The ethos of scientism and postmodernism has exacerbated the perceived philosophical and cultural tension between science and religion. What is your perception of this tension? Use the lecture and the topic readings to support your response.	5.0
	Topic 1 DQ 2What aspects of the topic readings do you find the most interesting? What is your view of the analysis of disease and healing in the readings? Explain.	5.0
Participation		20.0

Duration: 7 days Topic 2: God, Humanity, and Human Dignity

Description:

While it has a been a perennial challenge for secularism to find a basis upon which to assign human beings’ intrinsic worth and dignity, the concept of human “dignity” and intrinsic value (including its implied ethical principles such as respect for persons, etc.) is inherent biblical teaching and Christian tradition. This topic reinforces how an appreciation and grasp of the concept of intrinsic human dignity is fundamental for understanding the contemporary religious context and the goals and virtues of practicing health care.

Objectives:

1. Analyze contemporary philosophical and theological views regarding the nature of persons and their relation to the normative concept of “dignity.”
2. Describe the cultural, sociological, philosophical, and religious context of modern health care and medicine (i.e., pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism.)
3. Evaluate how the concept of intrinsic human dignity is applied in the process of ethical decision-making.

Topic Material: Lecture Note1. PHI-413V Lecture 2

Read Lecture 2.

PHI-413V Lecture 2
Textbook1. Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing

Read Chapters 4-6 from Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/intervarsity…

2. Bioethics: A Primer for Christians

Read Chapters 2-5 and 11 from Bioethics: A Primer for Christians.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/wm-b-eerdman…

Electronic Resource1. Ethics: Moral Status

View the video “Ethics: Moral Status” by Jeff Sebo located on the Khan Academy website.

https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/wi-phi/value-theory-1/v/moral-status

2. Case Study: Fetal Abnormality

Read “Case Study: Fetal Abnormality” to complete the assignment for this topic.

PHI-413V-RS-T2CaseStudy.pdf
e-Library Resource1. Long-Term Care: The Family, Post-Modernity, and Conflicting Moral Life-Worlds

Read “Long-Term Care: The Family, Post-Modernity, and Conflicting Moral Life-Worlds” by Englehardt from the Journal of Medicine & Philosophy (2007).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search…

2. Reflections on the Function of Dignity in the Context of Caring for Old People

Read “Reflections on the Function of Dignity in the Context of Caring for Old People” by Agich from the Journal of Medicine & Philosophy (2007).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search…

Gradable Items	Details	Points Possible
Assignments	Case Study on Moral StatusWrite a 750-1000 word analysis of “Case Study: Fetal Abnormality.” Be sure to address the following questions: Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? Explain. How does the theory determine or influence each of their recommendation for action? What theory do you agree with? How would that theory determine or influence the recommendation for action? Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.	150.0
Discussion Questions	Topic 2 DQ 1What is the Christian concept of the imago dei? How might it be important to healthcare, and why is it relevant?	5.0
	Topic 2 DQ 2As you reflect on Meilaender’s readings, what is his distinction between procreation and reproduction, as well as that of being begotten versus being made? Do you agree with his description? Why or why not?	5.0
Participation		20.0

Duration: 7 days Topic 3: Biomedical Ethics in the Christian Narrative

Description:

This topic will introduce three main bioethical methodologies in light of the Judeo-Christian tradition, including principlism, virtue ethics and casuistry. The Biblical narrative is often summarized as the story of the Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration of human beings (more accurately this includes the entire created order). Concepts such as “sin” and “righteousness” and “shalom” provide a framework by which to understand the axiology within which “health” and “disease” are placed. Concepts such as “grace” and “redemption” begin to describe the explicitly Christian practice and goals of healthcare. This narrative will answer fundamental worldview questions for Christianity and provide a framework for students from which to draw Christian bioethical principles and approaches.

Objectives:

1. Describe the approach of principlism to biomedical ethics.
2. Describe the Christian biblical narrative that is the framework for all Christian reflection and practice.
3. Describe Christian religious practices and morality (e.g., prayer, worship, scripture), based upon biblical teaching and Christian axiology, in relation to health care.

Topic Material: Lecture Note1. PHI-413V Lecture 3

Read Lecture 3.

PHI-413V Lecture 3
Textbook1. Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing

Read Chapters 7-9 from Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/intervarsity…

2. Bioethics: A Primer for Christians

Read Chapters 7-10 from Bioethics: A Primer for Christians.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/wm-b-eerdman…

Electronic Resource1. Bioethics

Read “Bioethics” found on the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy website.

http://www.iep.utm.edu/bioethic/

2. Case Study: Healing and Autonomy

Read “Case Study: Healing and Autonomy” to complete the assignment for this topic.

PHI-413V-RS-T3CaseStudy.pdf
3. The Four Principles of Biomedical Ethics: A Foundation for Current Bioethical Debate

Read “The Four Principles of Biomedical Ethics: A Foundation for Current Bioethical Debate” by Lawrence located in the Journal of Chiropractic Humanities (2007).

http://www.journalchirohumanities.com/article/S155…

Website1. American Journal of Bioethics

Explore the American Journal of Bioethics website.

http://www.bioethics.net/

2. Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues

Explore the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues website.

http://www.bioethics.gov/

e-Library Resource1. Principlism

Read “Principlism” by Childress found in the Encyclopedia of Ethics (2001).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?qurl=http://searc…

2. Ethics

Read “Ethics” by Hobden found in Key Concepts in Nursing (2008).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?qurl=http://searc…

Gradable Items	Details	Points Possible
Assignments	Case Study on Biomedical Ethics in the Christian NarrativeWrite a 1,200-1,500 word analysis of “Case Study: Healing and Autonomy.” In light of the readings, be sure to address the following questions: Under the Christian narrative and Christian vision, what sorts of issues are most pressing in this case study? Should the physician allow Mike to continue making decisions that seem to him to be irrational and harmful to James? According to the Christian narrative and the discussion of the issues of treatment refusal, patient autonomy, and organ donation in the topic readings, how might one analyze this case? According to the topic readings and lecture, how ought the Christian think about sickness and health? What should Mike as a Christian do? How should he reason about trusting God and treating James? Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.	200.0
Discussion Questions	Topic 3 DQ 1Principalism, especially in the context of bioethics in the United States, has often been critiqued for raising the principle of autonomy to the highest place, such that it trumps all other principles or values. How would you rank the importance of each of the four principles? How do you believe they would be ordered in the context of the Christian biblical narrative? Refer to the lecture and topic readings in your response.	5.0
	Topic 3 DQ 2What do the four parts of the Christian Biblical Narrative (i.e., creation, fall, redemption, and restoration) say about the nature of God and of reality in relation to the reality of sickness and disease? From where would one find comfort and hope in the light of illness according to this narrative? Explain in detail each part of the narrative above and analyze the implications.	5.0
Participation		20.0

Duration: 7 days Topic 4: Death, Dying, and Grief

Description:

This topic explores how death takes on a particular meaning when seen within the Christian narrative. The Christian teaching that “God died” essentially transforms the way in which death is seen and experienced. Health care providers must have an accurate understanding of the concept of death and the concept of dying within religious contexts. Expectations regarding an afterlife will in large part determine the manner in which patients and families welcome or spurn the prospect of death. End of life issues such as euthanasia, organ transplantation, and quality of life dilemmas often center around the concept and definitions of death and dying as well so clear understanding of these concepts is also key for health care providers.

Objectives:

1. Describe the various contemporary shifts in the philosophical/medical “definitions” of death.
2. Explain the meaning and significance of death in light of the Christian narrative and the hope of resurrection.
3. Analyze end of life issues.
4. Evaluate the use of a spiritual needs assessment tool on a chosen patient population.

Topic Material: Lecture Note1. PHI-413V Lecture 4

Read Lecture 4.

PHI-413V Lecture 4
Textbook1. Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing

Read Chapters 10-12 from Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/intervarsity…

2. Bioethics: A Primer for Christians

Read Chapters 6 and 12 from Bioethics: A Primer for Christians.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/wm-b-eerdman…

Electronic Resource1. Why Hospitals and Families Still Struggle to Define Death

Read “Why Hospitals and Families Still Struggle to Define Death” by Singh located on the NPR website (2014).

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/01/10/2613911…

2. Defining Death: A Report on the Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues in the Determination of Death

Read the Introduction and Chapters 1-3 of “Defining Death: A Report on the Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues in the Determination of Death” by the President’s Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research.

https://repository.library.georgetown.edu/bitstrea…

3. The 5 Stages of Loss and Grief

Read “The 5 Stages of Loss and Grief” by Axelrod located on the PsychCentral website.

http://psychcentral.com/lib/the-5-stages-of-loss-a…

4. Understanding Grief and Loss: An Overview

Read “Understanding Grief and Loss: An Overview” located on the Healgrief website.

http://healgrief.org/understanding-grief/

5. Spiritual Assessment

Refer to “Spiritual Assessment” found in The Joint Commission website to complete the Spiritual Needs Assessment and Reflection assignment.

http://www.jointcommission.org/standards_informati…

e-Library Resource1. Medical Futility

Read “Medical Futility” by Delisser found in The Penn Center Guide to Bioethics (2009).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?qurl=http://searc…

2. Palliative Care

Read “Palliative Care” by Wiegand found in The Penn Center Guide to Bioethics (2009).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?qurl=http://searc…

Gradable Items	Details	Points Possible
Assignments	Benchmark Assignment – Spiritual Needs Assessment and ReflectionThis assignment requires you to interview one person and requires an analysis of your interview experience. Part I: Interview Select a patient, a family member, or a friend to interview. Be sure to focus on the interviewee’s experience as a patient, regardless of whom you choose to interview. Review The Joint Commission resource found in topic materials, which provides some guidelines for creating spiritual assessment tools for evaluating the spiritual needs of patients. Using this resource and any other guidelines/examples that you can find, create your own tool for assessing the spiritual needs of patients. Your spiritual needs assessment survey must include a minimum of five questions that can be answered during the interview. During the interview, document the interviewee’s responses. The transcript should include the questions asked and the answers provided. Be sure to record the responses during the interview by taking detailed notes. Omit specific names and other personal information through which the interviewee can be determined. Part II: Analysis Write a 500-750 word analysis of your interview experience. Be sure to exclude specific names and other personal information from the interview. Instead, provide demographics such as sex, age, ethnicity, and religion. Include the following in your response: What went well? Were there any barriers or challenges that inhibited your ability to complete the assessment tool? How would you address these in the future or change your assessment to better address these challenges? How can this tool assist you in providing appropriate interventions to meet the needs of your patient? Did you discover that illness and stress amplified the spiritual concern and needs of your interviewee? Explain your answer with examples. Submit both the transcript of the interview and the analysis of your results. This should be submitted as one document. The interview transcript does not figure into the word count. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. This benchmark assignment assesses the following competencies: CONHCP Program Competencies for the RN-BSN: 5.2: Assess for the spiritual needs and provide appropriate interventions for individuals, families, and groups.	200.0
Discussion Questions	Topic 4 DQ 1How often do you engage with or witness death in your work? How has this experience or the lack of it shaped your view of death? Has it gotten easier or harder for you to accept the fact of death? As you explain, include your clinical specialty.	5.0
	Topic 4 DQ 2Reflect on the analysis of the sin of suicide and thus, euthanasia from the topic readings. Do you agree? Why or why not? Refer to the lecture and topic readings in your response.	5.0
Participation		20.0

Duration: 7 days Topic 5: Intervention and Ethical Decision Making

Description:

This topic helps students to synthesize how the application of bioethical theory and spiritual care take place within complex and multifaceted circumstances and usually involve a religious or spiritual framework for decision-making. Bioethical dilemmas are best averted or prepared for when one fully understands the needs of the patient, including their spiritual needs. A patient’s decision making will be more fully grasped if their spiritual background and needs are adequately understood by care providers.

Objectives:

1. Describe health care situations which present ethical dilemmas for individual clients and their caregivers.
2. Utilize ethical theories, principles, and a decision-making framework to propose a resolution to ethical dilemmas faced by individual clients and their caregivers.

Topic Material: Lecture Note1. PHI-413V Lecture 5

Read Lecture 5.

PHI-413V Lecture 5
Textbook1. Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing

Read Chapters 13-15 from Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/intervarsity…

Electronic Resource1. End of Life and Sanctity of Life

Read “End of Life and Sanctity of Life” in the American Medical Association Journal of Ethics, formerly Virtual Mentor(2005).

http://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/2005/05/ccas2-…

2. Case Study: End of Life Decisions

Read “Case Study: End of Life Decisions” to complete the assignment for this topic.

PHI-413V-RS-T5CaseStudy.pdf
e-Library Resource1. Aligning Ethics With Medical Decision-Making: The Quest for Informed Patient Choice

Read “Aligning Ethics With Medical Decision-Making: The Quest for Informed Patient Choice” by Moulton and King from Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics (2010).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search…

2. Making the Case for Ethical Decision-Making Models

Read “Making the Case for Ethical Decision-Making Models” by Cooper from Nurse Prescribing (2012).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search…

Gradable Items	Details	Points Possible
Assignments	Case Study on Death and DyingThe practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions. The purpose of this paper is to complete a comparative ethical analysis of George’s situation and decision from the perspective of two worldviews or religions: Christianity and a second religion of your choosing. For the second faith, choose a faith that is unfamiliar to you. Examples of faiths to choose from include Sikh, Baha’i, Buddhism, Shintoism, etc. In your comparative analysis, address all of the worldview questions in detail for Christianity and your selected faith. Refer to Chapter 2 of Called to Care for the list of questions. Once you have outlined the worldview of each religion, begin your ethical analysis from each perspective. In a minimum of 1,500-2,000 words, provide an ethical analysis based upon the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research, and answering the following questions based on the research: How would each religion interpret the nature of George’s malady and suffering? Is there a “why” to his disease and suffering? (i.e., is there a reason for why George is ill, beyond the reality of physical malady?) In George’s analysis of his own life, how would each religion think about the value of his life as a person, and value of his life with ALS? What sorts of values and considerations would each religion focus on in deliberating about whether or not George should opt for euthanasia? Given the above, what options would be morally justified under each religion for George and why? Finally, present and defend your own view. Support your position by referencing at least three academic resources (preferably from the GCU Library) in addition to the course readings, lectures, the Bible, and the textbooks for each religion. Each religion must have a primary source included. A total of six references are required according to the specifications listed above. Incorporate the research into your writing in an appropriate, scholarly manner. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.	200.0
Discussion Questions	Topic 5 DQ 1What is your definition of “spiritual care?” How does it differ or accord with the description given in the topic readings? Explain.	5.0
	Topic 5 DQ 2When it comes to facilitating spiritual care for patients with worldviews different from your own, what are your strengths and weaknesses? If you were the patient, who would have the final say in terms of ethical decision-making and intervention in the event of a difficult situation?