Assignment 4: Theory of moral status
Assignment 4: Theory of moral status

based on “Case Study: Fetal Abnormality” and other required topic study materials, write a 750-1,000-word reflection that answers the following questions:

What is the Christian view of the nature of human persons, and which theory of moral status is it compatible with? How is this related to the intrinsic human value and dignity?
Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? What from the case study specifically leads you to believe that they hold the theory you selected?
How does the theory determine or influence each of their recommendations for action?
What theory do you agree with? Why? How would that theory determine or influence the recommendation for action?
Remember to support your responses with the topic study materials.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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Assignment 4: Moral Status Theory
Assignment 4: Moral Status Theory

Write a 750-1,000-word reflection based on “Case Research: Fetal Abnormality” and other required topic study resources that addresses the following questions:

What is the Christian perspective on the essence of human individuals, and which moral status theories does it agree with? What does this have to do with human worth and dignity?

Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson all employ which theory or theories to determine the moral standing of the fetus? What particularly in the case study leads you to assume they believe the theory you chose?

How does the theory influence or determine each of their action recommendations?

Which of the following theories do you agree with? Why? How