A Man, Bleeding Profusely and Screaming, Perhaps Out of Fear

question 4

Multiple Choice

A man, bleeding profusely and screaming, perhaps out of fear, cries out "I've got a right to see a doctor. I'm hurt. Someone has to take care of me!" What ethical premise could justify such a demand?

• A) All hospitals receive provincial/territorial funding, and all employed adults pay taxes; so, all adults have a right to what their tax money has purchased.
• B) Saving an individual's life improves society and upholds tradition.
• C) Our society believes that all persons should be treated equally and that basic needs, such as being saved from death, if possible, should be met.
• D) The man has a property right to his own body, and government is responsible to ensure that property rights are protected.

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Definitions:

Mega-Church

Refers to a very large Christian congregation, often associated with evangelical Protestantism, characterized by thousands of members and a wide range of social and community services.

Sister Aimee

A reference to Aimee Semple McPherson, a pioneering figure in the use of media, especially radio for the broadcast of Christian evangelical messages in the early 20th century.

Monastery

A building or complex where monks or nuns live, work, and worship, often secluded from the rest of society and dedicated to religious life.

Sweat Lodge

A traditional Native American ceremonial sauna used for purification and healing.