Christian and Muslim attitudes towards euthanasia

Question 1

Considerations Christian’s express about euthanasia

Answer 1

Life is a gift from god
The bible has no clear teachings about euthanasia
Suffering and de watch are not the end but just the doorway to the next life
Guidance must be sought from prayer
Importance of the doctors views
Wishes of the patient
AIM should be to ease suffering
Only god can take life away (thou shalt not kill) Ten Commandments

Question 2

What do catholics believe about euthanasia

Answer 2

Teachings of the catechism show the importance of respecting all life
Only in exceptional circumstances medical procedures can be withheld

Question 3

How do Muslims see euthanasia

Answer 3

Haram

Question 4

Why do they see euthanasia as haram

Answer 4

Not included in reasons for killing in islam

Question 5

What do they believe about Allah

Answer 5

That Allah created life and chooses how long a person shall

Question 6

What do Muslims take into consideration

Answer 6

The importance of the doctors views
The patients wishes through a living will