Euthanasia and Religious Beliefs

Euthanasia is generated towards very sick people with an incurable disease. But there are cases when people want total control over when and where they die. Euthanasia is usually conducted due to patients request but there are times when the patient is unresponsive or too sick to make that decision so then the decision is handed down to medics, immediate relatives and very occasionally the court.

disease, or a person who is dying". the church says any law permitting euthanasia is a unjust

Death is one of the most important topics that religions cope with. Since religion deals

As for its historical account, euthanasia was widely accepted in its conceptualization by the ancient Greeks and Romans. From there on out, however, there has been much controversy regarding this ethical matter. Many religious

People, are incensed because in Muslim beliefs one is not allowed to commit suicide, which also applies to Christianity. (Source I). Several Journalists have also stated against euthanasia because they believe that life is truthfully sanctified and that “God” created life, so one cannot choose to die. (Source A). The Hippocratic oath as well specifically reads that doctors or physicians are not sanctioned to kill patients. (Source M). Even though many people are against euthanasia the citizens still want options for the end of their own life. (Source C). If the alternatives are inadequate and regulated the agony of the patients does not go away; numerous places have already legalized euthanasia, such as the Netherlands in 2002 being the first. Similarly, Japan’s Shintoists believe that people and patients should be sanctioned to die if they request for it. (Source C). In the Netherlands, 85 percent of the doctors will and can also consider facilitating patients and people in death. (Source B). Even though the Hippocratic oath states that doctors are not to kill their patients, there are two main forms of euthanasia- passive and active. (Source C). The two central forms of euthanasia do not go against regulations because subsequently those doctors have to be in accordance with the patients and people. (Source C).

The Catholic Church has addressed the issue of euthanasia, and is strongly against the practice. This is evident in the teachings of the church, and through the Catechisms of the Catholic Church. They define euthanasia as, “an act or omission which, of itself or by

Throughout the millennia since the origin of man, technology has continuously evolved contributing to a longer life expectancy among humans. Now, even terminally ill patients can be kept alive by medications and machines. These life saving devices also carry the potential to kill a human with little effort or time. The debate has arisen as to whether people have the “right to die” or often referred to dying with their dignity. The modern dictionary defines the right to die as, “a person 's right to refuse extraordinary life-sustaining measures intended to prolong life artificially when the person is deemed by his or her physicians to be terminally or incurably ill”(right-to-die). As the questions circling these methods of killing grow, religious groups are beginning to take stances on the issue. Two of the largest religions in the world, Buddhism and Hinduism, have denounced the idea of death with dignity but for different reasons. While neither religion is a supporter of the right to die, the rejections are not unanimous for either group.

According to the Holy Text in Islam, killing a person, even when said person is terminally ill, is forbidden. Yet modern advancements in medicine are continuously increasing the conditions that question this ahkam or perhaps render it anachronistic. Contemporary improvements in medicine have, for the first time ever, granted humans the ability to maintain physical life even when cerebral existence has ceased. Furthermore, new technologies have allowed doctors to employ extreme measures in prolonging life even in the direst of circumstances. Such cutting-edge developments, which are continuing to create new ways to keep people alive, also generate alternative decisions that were previously unavailable to doctors and patients in earlier times. One of the most controversial options that is now accessible to the medical community is that of life support. Its controversy derives from the many questions it prompts surrounding euthanasia, murder, and suicide. These questions are particularly important to Muslims because the Holy Scripture provides some clashing regulations according to the Shari’a. In my paper, I will analyze the central doctrine and rules of Islam that guide the practices of end-of-life resolutions. I will also review the ethical obstacles that Muslim jurists and medical practitioners face when proposing and carrying out actions regarding brain death and life support with adherence to the Shari’a. I find that two courses of action, which allow the

Moreover, euthanasia is restricted by the church. This is another important point that we should consider, especially for religious people. According to “Death and Dignity” it is emphasized that “Life is a gift from God and it is only God who can take it back”. Christian’s point of view considers euthanasia as a crime against church, religion and God. Christians consider this as an immoral act. When considering the religious factor as well, we can conclude that no one has the right to take control over our lives, especially when we are unconscious.

I think the topic of euthanasia is very complex. Some people make a strong argument that it is completely immoral, regardless of the situation, and others confidently argue that it would be in the best interest of the patient. In my answer, I used moral absolutism to say that euthanasia is wrong. I still don't know if I can concretely say if I personally think euthanasia is completely right or wrong. When I sit to think about the issue, I constantly go back and forth on my feelings about it.

Euthanasia is one of the most controversial topics in modern society, and every human being has a different view on it according to their culture, their nation's

This religious atmosphere becomes the basis for what they depict as morally right and wrong, influencing the way they view life and the many controversial topics that revolve around our world today. Thus, it is no surprise that people who possess strong religious beliefs tend to be against euthanasia. For instance, the Roman Catholic Church forbids the act of euthanasia, they view it as an act against God due to it being considered self induced suicide. They believe by committing this act you are going against the Sixth Commandment which states “Thou shalt not kill”. By going against this Commandment you are going against the word of God. Consequently, due to this belief they would rather a person suffer in pain than commit what they believe to be a sin against

The legalization of euthanasia has always been a highly debatable topic since it causes philosophical, religious, moral and ethical controversy where some people believe it reduces our respect for the value of human life and it will be a gateway for other immoral actions to be normalized even though it is a basic human right that patients all over the world are denied to this day.

The ethical issue is Euthanasia, there are many groups that support or oppose this issue. Euthanasia is the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma. The different viewpoints are based around whether it is humane to assist someone in dying and whether it should be illegal for someone to assist the death of someone who has a terminal illness and are suffering incurable pain. Groups that oppose the issue generally believe that it is inhumane to end someone 's life early, these groups generally believe these people should be given care and as much comfort as possible until their last days. Groups that support the issue generally believe that if someone has lost their mental state or are suffering unbearable pain that cannot be cured, that they should be allowed the option of euthanasia because it is inhumane to make someone suffer unbearable pain if they do not need to. An ethical issue brings systems of morality and principles into conflict, ethical issues are more subjective and opinionated and generally cannot be solved with facts, laws and truth. Euthanasia is an ethical issue because there are two equally unacceptable options. It is considered wrong

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