Euthanasia

Question 0

Catholic Attitude

Answer 0

WRONG
Suicide is a form of murder, 10 commandments forbid murder
Assis non vol and vol are all wrong as it goes against sanctity of life, puts you on a par with god.
If brain dead and this is confirmed by doctors then you are already dead so life machines can be turned of as it’s not euthanasia
Double effect- painkillers ease pain and they are not used to shorten lives but it that happens that is an effect not euthanasia
Goes against catechism.

Question 1

Controversial issue because

Answer 1

stay illegal
Always a doubt of whether the person wants to die as there may be other problems.
The disease may still be cured in the near future.
Duty of doctors to save lives not end them.
Who would decide to agree to euthanasia.

Made LEGAL
Although medicine allows life there is no quality in it
Life support machines are a form of euthanasia
Basic human right to decide when to die. If not able you should be allowed help
Doctors can turn of machines why not stop medication

Question 2

Other Christians say

Answer 2

NOT ALLOW ANY FORM NOT EVEN HIGH DOSE OF PAINKILLERS OR TURN OF MACHINE
Take bible literally, this opposes euthanasia
Turning of machine and taking painkillers is euthanasia as god is not doing the action
All forms of murder are banned in 10 commandments
Jesus helped heal others so we should too

Question 3

And others say

Answer 3

Accept limited use and agree with LIVING WILLS people state treatment wanted and how they want to die if terminal
Modern medical science means that no one is sure what god wants in a persons life
Love of neighbour- kind thing to do assisted suicide.
Living wills are a basic human right we should have