HIV/AIDS Has Raised Some Interesting Ethical Questions for Religious Individuals

question 11

Multiple Choice

HIV/AIDS has raised some interesting ethical questions for religious individuals and communities in Canada with the result that

• A)there is widespread acceptance of the main two victim populations of homosexuals and intravenous drug users.
• B)a major ethical conflict centres upon the dignity and the autonomy of the individual (victim).
• C)there is real concern about the financial cost of AIDS borne by churches.
• D)the Roman Catholic Church in America has come out in favour of the use of condoms creating a rift between the American Catholic Church and Rome.

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Definitions:

Parastomal Hernia

Parastomal Hernia is a type of hernia that develops around a stoma, where an opening on the abdomen is created surgically to divert waste from a diseased part of the bowel.

Gangrene

A serious condition resulting from the loss of blood supply to a body part, leading to tissue death and decay.

Stricture

A narrowing or constriction of a passage or tube in the body, often causing restricted flow or blockage.

Esophagus

The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, allowing for the passage of food.