Matters of life & death - euthanasia

Question 1

reasons why there should be euthanasia

Answer 1

• if someone is constantly is pain and is suffering , thy should be allowed to die if they want to
• if a family member is ill, it would not only stop their suffering but also the families if they wanted to die
• death is inevitable and so euthanasia means it makes it happen sooner

Question 2

arguments against euthanasia

Answer 2

• someone may not be in the right state to choose whether they really want to die
• puts an end to life itself
• not fair on the family knowing they can’t really have any say in the choice
• its intentionally ending someones life and so its a case of murder - goes against 1 of the 10 commandments

Question 3

why is euthanasia controversial?

Answer 3

• always likely to be a doubt as to whether it is what the reason truly wanted
• a problem whether the disease is terminal, a cure may have been found, or soon to be found
• people may change their mind about dieting, but it might be too late

Question 4

christian attitudes

Answer 4

• life is precious and sacred as is a gift form God
• should be protected and respected
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  Sanctity of life
• use of painkillers to alleviate suffering of dying, even at the risk shortening their days can be moral > CCC

Question 5

non-christian views

Answer 5

• we can no longer be sure God’s wishes for someones death
• teaching of Jesus on loving your neighbour and helping people in trouble could be used to justify assisting suicide
• living gives people a chance to be in control of what doctors are doing to them >basic human right