rs themes definitions

abortion

the ending of a pregnancy so that it does not result in the birth of a child

afterlife

the belief that existence continues after physical death

environmental sustainability

ensuring that natural resources are protected so that all people, animals and plant life can live well, now and in the future

euthanasia

the act of killing or permitting the death of a person who is suffering from a serious illness

evolution

the process by which different creatures are believed to have developed from earlier less complex forms during the history of the earth

quality of life

the extent to which life is meaningful and pleasurable

sanctity of life

The belief that life is precious, or sacred. For many religious believers, only human life holds this special status

soul

the spiritual aspect of a being, which some religions believe connects a person to God; also often seen as non-physical and as living after physical death in an afterlife

good

That which is considered morally right, beneficial and to our advantage

evil

That which is considered extremely immoral right, wicked and wrong

forgiveness

To grant pardon for a wrongdoing; to give up resentment and the desire to seek revenge against a wrongdoer.

free will

The ability to make choices voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is predetermined.

justice

Fairness, where everyone has equal provisions and opportunity.

morality

Principles and standards determining which actions are right or wrong

punishment

A penalty given to someone for a crime or wrong they have done

sin

Deliberate immoral action, breaking a religious or moral law

suffering

Pain or distress caused by injury, illness or loss. It can be physical, emotional/psychological or spiritual

censorship

The practice of suppressing and limiting access to materials considered obscene, offensive or a threat to security. People may also be restricted in their speech by censorship laws.

discrimination

Acts of treating groups of people, or individuals differently, based on prejudice.

extremism

Believing in and supporting ideas that are very far from what most people consider correct or reasonable.

human rights

The basic entitlements of all human beings, afforded to them simply because they are human.

personal conviction

Something a person strongly feels or believes in.

prejudice

Pre-judging; judging people to be inferior or superior without cause

relative poverty

A standard of poverty measured in relation to the standards of a society in which a person lives.

absolute poverty

An acute state of deprivation, whereby a person cannot access the most basic of their human needs.

social justice

Promoting a fair society by challenging injustice and valuing diversity. Ensuring that everyone has equal access to provisions, opportunities and rights.

adultery

When a married person voluntarily has sex with someone other than their spouse or partner

divorce

Bringing a marriage to an end legally

cohabitation

An unmarried couple living together in a sexual relationship

commitment

A sense of dedication and obligation to someone or something

contraception

Intentionally preventing pregnancy from happening

gender equality

People of all genders enjoying the same rights and opportunities

responsibilities

Actions or duties you are expected to carry out

roles

Position or status of a person in society as well as the characteristics expected of them