When euthanasia became normalized and societally acceptable, there was always going to be a gradual dehumanization of the man. In the next phase, bioethicists are asking why we can't kill someone via organ removal.
Sarah, I didn’t know if my last post about this was sent! Your insights and views on each topics are spot on! We are made in the image of God , He is the Creator of life and our days are numbered by Him! Our Christian worldview has to be proclaimed by believers and the nonbelievers to know the truth of our existence and our faith!
All of these social evils have a simple origin and end. They are born and raised in a worldly mind and life; their thinking , their understanding and sense of compassion are off course in a serious way. The supernatural mind and life has the richness of God's love and mercy to seek and receive. With God, we have more probability of learning prudence and simplicity; an understanding of suffering and purpose of every moment of life granted us. Pity and prayers for those who do not yet know Christ. Christians everywhere: we are our brother's keepers, may God have mercy on our own ongoing conversions and through God's grace, may we assist in bringing souls to Christ.
This reflection is very timely - We are on the downward slope, just like with Abortion. People do not realise how dangerous this is to our own Psyche, because it reduces the value of life, which is not ours in the first place. The most valuable commodity in the Universe is Individual Human Dignity, the singular Gift of God. - which caused creation and the invention of Time.
I am Canadian and the health care here is excellent. Some people will always complain that they can’t get what they want immediately, if not sooner. That again is a sign of our times. The me, myself and I mentality. I am a senior, my husband is a senior and we have had no problem receiving timely excellent health care from heart surgery to bowel explorations to knee replacement. My elderly parents have also received excellent end of life palliative care. I am not saying it is perfect but often attitude and patience plays a big part in what we can access.
Dear Sarah, even though I understand the religious argument that our lives are gifts from God and that we cannot just throw away those gifts. euthanasia is a subject that is as important for atheists as it is for deists and theists. Life, wherever it came from, has value and is worthy of being lived. It is not like an old car that we get rid off once the repairs start piling up and after selling the pieces that are still functioning. It is immoral, unethical, sinful (or whatever other adjectives you want to use) to pressure people to seriously consider euthanasia and to advertise it as a "good thing". Contrary to you, I can imagine situations in which euthanasia really is the best solution, but that can never be an excuse for medical personnel, organ sales people, governmental administrators or others to insert themselves in the discussion whether the situation at hand is one of those.
For a very long time the principle of things has been to ask this question-can we do it? Not should we even consider doing it or should we never do it? No. The only question is can we do it? And the result is if it can be done, it will be done.
This principle is especially pertinent in how human life should be considered. Should we try to eliminate all suffering? The answer has been yes. How far should we go? As far as possible. If ending life to end suffering is the only option, it should end. Right now we are on a voluntary basis but if economics, popular opinion, demographics or something else causes some human lives to be too burdensome, it will be required for those who are ill to either commit suicide or be euthanized.
Elaine, burdensome to whom ? If to the suffering people themselves, and if they so desire, euthanasia may be a solution. If burdensome to us, no way, because we cannot and should not decide about the worth of someone else's life.
Has anyone created themselves? Of course not. If you didn't create yourself you have no right to kill yourself; only God who did create you has that right.
But those who don't believe in God do believe that man can do anything he pleases without consequence. But what kind of society are we when we believe the solution to suffering is to kill yourself? Everyone suffers as that is a part of life. Should we encourage people to kill themselves if they suffer at all from anything? Why not?
By encouraging suicide and euthanasia we are telling people their life is only worth something if they do not suffer. That is degrading and inhumane.
Sarah, I didn’t know if my last post about this was sent! Your insights and views on each topics are spot on! We are made in the image of God , He is the Creator of life and our days are numbered by Him! Our Christian worldview has to be proclaimed by believers and the nonbelievers to know the truth of our existence and our faith!
All of these social evils have a simple origin and end. They are born and raised in a worldly mind and life; their thinking , their understanding and sense of compassion are off course in a serious way. The supernatural mind and life has the richness of God's love and mercy to seek and receive. With God, we have more probability of learning prudence and simplicity; an understanding of suffering and purpose of every moment of life granted us. Pity and prayers for those who do not yet know Christ. Christians everywhere: we are our brother's keepers, may God have mercy on our own ongoing conversions and through God's grace, may we assist in bringing souls to Christ.
Sarah,
This reflection is very timely - We are on the downward slope, just like with Abortion. People do not realise how dangerous this is to our own Psyche, because it reduces the value of life, which is not ours in the first place. The most valuable commodity in the Universe is Individual Human Dignity, the singular Gift of God. - which caused creation and the invention of Time.
Elderly sick organs are not really worth much. But if you are young healthy and in a car accident, watch out.
I am Canadian and the health care here is excellent. Some people will always complain that they can’t get what they want immediately, if not sooner. That again is a sign of our times. The me, myself and I mentality. I am a senior, my husband is a senior and we have had no problem receiving timely excellent health care from heart surgery to bowel explorations to knee replacement. My elderly parents have also received excellent end of life palliative care. I am not saying it is perfect but often attitude and patience plays a big part in what we can access.
The penalty in the afterlife awaits two people, the victim who volunteered and the person that administers the fatal drugs.
And I would add, a third person, we ourselves, are we living as true Soldiers of Christ in helping bring souls to Christ?
Dear Sarah, even though I understand the religious argument that our lives are gifts from God and that we cannot just throw away those gifts. euthanasia is a subject that is as important for atheists as it is for deists and theists. Life, wherever it came from, has value and is worthy of being lived. It is not like an old car that we get rid off once the repairs start piling up and after selling the pieces that are still functioning. It is immoral, unethical, sinful (or whatever other adjectives you want to use) to pressure people to seriously consider euthanasia and to advertise it as a "good thing". Contrary to you, I can imagine situations in which euthanasia really is the best solution, but that can never be an excuse for medical personnel, organ sales people, governmental administrators or others to insert themselves in the discussion whether the situation at hand is one of those.
For a very long time the principle of things has been to ask this question-can we do it? Not should we even consider doing it or should we never do it? No. The only question is can we do it? And the result is if it can be done, it will be done.
This principle is especially pertinent in how human life should be considered. Should we try to eliminate all suffering? The answer has been yes. How far should we go? As far as possible. If ending life to end suffering is the only option, it should end. Right now we are on a voluntary basis but if economics, popular opinion, demographics or something else causes some human lives to be too burdensome, it will be required for those who are ill to either commit suicide or be euthanized.
Elaine, burdensome to whom ? If to the suffering people themselves, and if they so desire, euthanasia may be a solution. If burdensome to us, no way, because we cannot and should not decide about the worth of someone else's life.
Has anyone created themselves? Of course not. If you didn't create yourself you have no right to kill yourself; only God who did create you has that right.
But those who don't believe in God do believe that man can do anything he pleases without consequence. But what kind of society are we when we believe the solution to suffering is to kill yourself? Everyone suffers as that is a part of life. Should we encourage people to kill themselves if they suffer at all from anything? Why not?
By encouraging suicide and euthanasia we are telling people their life is only worth something if they do not suffer. That is degrading and inhumane.