Catholic/Humanist views on Euthanasia

Question 1

What are catholic views against euthanasia?

Answer 1

• “Euthanasia is a grave violation of the law of God”Pope John Paul
• “do not kill” 10 Commandments
• goes against Sanctity of Life “God made mankind in his image”
• slipper slope argument: who decides quality of life?
• palliative Care endorsed by Pope John Paul II
• Hippocratic Oath

Question 2

Why is the catholic view against euthanasia consistent?

Answer 2

• illegal
• hard to monitor cases
• doctors uncomfortable

Question 3

Why is the catholic view against euthanasia inconsistent?

Answer 3

• Bible outdated
• no proof of God so life isn’t sacred

Question 4

What is the humanist view for euthanasia?

Answer 4

• illnesses ruin quality of life
• life isn’t sacred as god doesn’t exist
• expensive
• friends and family relief
• put down animals as act of love so do same for humans
• slogan: “my death, my body, my choice”

Question 5

Why is the humanist view for euthanasia consistent?

Answer 5

• quality of life important
• no proof of gods plan
• if humans more special: help eachother

Question 6

why is the humanist view for euthanasia inconsistent?

Answer 6

• mental health problems included?
• lessens quality of treatment if expensive
• goes against quality of life

Question 7

evaluate whether catholic or humanist view on euthanasia is more consistent

Answer 7

• palliative care much preferred
• more accepted
• more ethical
• ensures value of life until natural death
• dignity
• quality of life