Euthanasia Flashcards
What is euthanasia?
It’s a greek word which means “good death” which refers to the idea of a merciful easy and gentle death, to end someone’s pain and suffering
What does the Catholic Church teach about euthanasia?
Ending a life before natural death is wrong .
“I can confirm that euthanasia is a grave violation of the law of god” pope John Paul II in envanheliuj Vitae.
Why do they believe in the Sancitity of life?
All human life is sacred and holy because in the Genesis god makes all mankind in his image meaning human life is species as it’s a gift from God.
Evidence in genesis and the Ten Commandments
“Do not kill” - The Ten Commandments
“God made mankind in his image” - Genesis
How would this change a catholics life
They will try to support the work of hospices some of which are charities by donating their time, resources and money.
They would campaign for euthanasia to remain illegal in the U and instead want more funding to go into palliative care as it is focused on the person who is unwell and their needs.
