Why Is Euthanasia Wrong

Furthermore, euthanasia is a disgrace to humanity. An individual person or group shouldn’t decide how, when, and if another person should die. The act of ending someone’s life just because another decided that the individual’s life gives no worth to the person or to society is unjust. That is simply the person’s opinion, and their opinion shouldn’t end a precious human life. Usually, people with disabilities who request euthanasia, do so because of how others treat them, not because of their actual disability. If we were to respect those with disabilities, that would remove hardships, not death. Another reason why euthanasia is wrong is that a person who can’t think straight or is a human vegetable, a person who does not have mental or physical abilities (O’Steen). She/he can be killed by a guardian’s request according to law, even if the patient never showed a desire to die. The Declaration of Independence states our rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” and euthanasia goes against that. If the right to live is reduced, all over rights are worthless (“Euthanasia Statement”).

Because all men were created in the image of God (Gen1: 26), the disabled and the weak shouldn't be pushed from society. In addition, from the Bible you can clearly see that Jesus goes to the ones that are physically or mentally weak and therefore the elderly should be helped to live a normal life. Some Christians regard active euthanasia as murder, and the Roman Catholics regard euthanasia as ' a grave violation of the law of God' because it breaks the rule:' You shall not kill' (Exodus 20:30). Some Christians would disagree with active euthanasia but support the idea of dying with dignity, by setting up hospices like St. Christopher's hospice.

Many people would argue that it’s okay to end your life or someone else’s life, if they do not have the possibility of getting better and are terminally ill. Another reason is that maybe they have a mental illness or are a harm to themselves and others. On the other hand, some people believe that life has value and great worth and that being euthanized takes away that value in having life. There is much argument and debate over whether or not Euthanasia is ever justified. At the end of the day, it’s based on what a person believes is right. Everyone has the right to believe what they want to. However, Euthanasia can never be justified because it makes people believe that life is not worth living if you are terminally ill, deformed, in a coma, have a disability, feel that you are a burden to someone, in unbearable pain or have the right to commit suicide. No matter how bad life gets, people should know that life is always worth living. When someone consents to being euthanized or having someone else be euthanized, they may miss out on memories and life’s joys. There is a lot of pain in life that people have to deal with, but that does not mean that anyone has the right to decide that they or anyone else should die. This also does not give anyone the right to inject drugs into someone in order to kill them peacefully. It doesn’t matter if you are just trying to help

Another argument for euthanasia is justice. Justice says that we must respect one's decisions and rights. Not letting someone who is terminally ill and suffering is not doing them justice. If there were someone I knew who was terminally ill, I would not want to see them suffer. Supporting their decision of dying with dignity would be my duty. My father would not allow me to visit my ill grandfather in the hospital. He wanted me to remember him how he was, not the sick man in the bed. We have a duty to do them justice in what they want.

Laws against euthanasia and assisted suicide are in place to prevent abuse and to protect people from unscrupulous doctors and others. They are not, and never have been, intended to make anyone suffer. Activists often claim that laws against euthanasia and assisted suicide are government mandated suffering. This claim would be similar to saying that laws against selling contaminated food are government mandated starvation. In a society as obsessed with the costs of health care and the principle of utility, the dangers of the slippery slope are far from fantasy.

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.

In my opinion, the dying days of any individual should be spent with quality palliative care so that the lives of patients and their families, who are associated with any sort of mental, physical or emotional suffering, are improved. It is very tragic to discover that some people have gone through so much despair in their lives that they have come to the conclusion that death is the only option. In contrast, Michael Coren from The Toronto Star has a very outdated opinion, especially since the time period in which he published his editorial on euthanasia, was when the government was failing to stick to their budget plan for home care. Additionally, I can defend my opinion by the universal principle of treating others the way you would like to be treated. I believe that a person shouldn’t feel that they have no purpose in society or that they are a burden on their loved ones. It is our obligation to care for those who we love and not to mistake suicide as a moral decision. Therefore, my impression on euthanasia is very closely related to the religious view as presented in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and The Catholic register, which is that we should go to great lengths to stop this desire for assisted

In conclusion I believe that euthanasia should be legalized. But as with anything else that the government grants it should be taking under deep consideration. I believe that a person should file a request to administer euthanasia then it should undergo an investigation and if the investigation comes out with all good intentions go for it. Even for animals most people don’t look at animals a living things but they are too. If you have an animal and you really can’t take care of it take it to a shelter. Or post up fliers or post on the internet inquiring if anyone wants a pet.

Author personal view, from the understanding of Christianity and Buddhism, euthanasia is wrong because it disturbs the principles that life is given by God. As a Christen the author is believes that the good and bad situations arriving in life to gain s close relationship with God and bring glory to him. The life Is not our own, it is a gift from God. He has a purpose for any suffering that he allows. Sometimes God allows suffering to test each person. ( site) For example, God told the Jews: “I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affiliation” ( Isaiah 48:10) ( site) We need to trust God and make a personal relationship with him . Ones we trust him, his spirit will be poured

There is an extent to whether they want to die or not, depending on the person it is. For instance, someone who has Alzheimer’s should not be allowed to make the decision, because they won’t remember making that choice, unless they have at least a spoken and written agreement with the doctor. I also understand that there are people who don’t care how they go, just as long as they are in peace. In my point of view, I think that it is only fair to keep it up to the dying person, or if they are in a comma, a responsible family member to make the best choice for that dying person. You shouldn’t let a person suffer for life, if they were meant to leave this world I say you should let it be, whether it is natural or not. You need to think in consideration of that person's suffering, and how they feel. Respecting a person’s needs is so important, especially in a end-of-life situation. I say it should be legal because to me it is just morally right. You shouldn’t keep a person from wanting to die to suffer anymore than they need to. It seems as though it would be the best choice for a person who has no future to let them choose whether they want to live or not, and no one should say

Euthanasia is a topic that is often talked about in the debate of religion versus ethics. The taking of someone else’s life has and will always be a subject that every individual feels differently about and because of this, it is hard to conclude if euthanasia is the right thing to do in many situations. By looking at the Catholic faith’s teaching of Christ has taught us the law of love and virtue ethics, it is impossible to predict what a person will do when faced with the ethical decision of euthanasia.

On the stance of Euthanasia, I feel like I’m against it. I feel against it because as the book stated that, “human life is a gift from God” (241) It is our life to make choices freely, however “Euthanasia and PAS are morally wrong because they are a rejection of this sacred gift from God” (241) I feel like this is a strong argument when people state that it is their life to decide how they should live and die.

Gay-William, in his essay “the wrongfulness of euthanasia”, argued that that the fundamental nature and goal of human beings and other living things is to survive. He illustrates this with various biological body processes that function to sustain life. This processes include blood cloting and and the action of the white blood cells that fight pothogens in the body to prevent death from occurring. This process proves the point that continuity of life is a natural goal and remaining alive is the ultimate objective of all living organisms. Even the way we dash from the road to avoid being ran over by a vehicle shows that we dearly protect the precious gift of life that once lost can never be recovered. Therefore, euthanasia is in contrary to this fact because it goes against the very reason of human existence. It denies people a chance to live for an extra day, who knows another miracle might happen, and the person will regain their sound health. God warns against taking somebody’s life deliberately unless with a compelling reason. Only those who believe in that religion

Most people do not like to talk or even think about death; much less the topic of ending one’s own life. However, for some, death is a desired alternative to living in agony. Euthanasia has been a topic of debate since antiquity, and both sides stand firm on their beliefs. The right to choose death is illegal in most countries. I believe in people’s freedom to do what they please with their own bodies. The basic right of liberty is what America was founded on. Euthanasia should be a legal option.

This raises the question, is euthanasia murder? and in many Christian’s view is that if a life is taken away earlier than God planed then it is murder and therefore many Christian’s point of view on euthanasia is that it is wrong.