Euthanasia

Question 1

What are the 4 forms of Euthanasia?

Answer 1

Passive, Active, Voluntary and Non-Voluntary

Question 2

What are the arguments for Euthansia?

Answer 2

Right to self-determination, let nature take its natural path, feeding tubes just prolong life, “Everyting that happens in this world happens when god chooses”

Question 3

What are the arguments against euthanasia?

Answer 3

Unsure on whether they really want it, withholding treatment is not compassionate, feeding tubes form of basic care

Question 4

What are the Christian views on euthanasia?

Answer 4

Totally opposed to active euthanasia, euthanasia is playing god, not responsible stewardship - “do not commit murder”

Question 5

What are individual Christian views on euthanasia?

Answer 5

Life’s scared and should be preserved but not at all costs, quality of life more important than existance, euthanasia may be most compassionate action - “Happy are those who are merciful to each other”