Euthanasia is known as the painless killing of a human being suffering from an incurable disease or an irreversible coma. Human life possesses an intrinsic dignity and value because God creates it in his own image for the distinctive destiny of sharing God’s own life (BBC, 2014). In relation to bioethics, ethical frameworks are guidelines and rationales an individual uses to guide his or her decisions and actions. This is relevant to the topic as euthanasia is based on personal decisions and beliefs. There is clear evidence to prove that sacred texts and their ethical frameworks provide adherents with ethical frameworks to make decisions about euthanasia.
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines euthanasia as “an act or omission which, of itself or by intention, causes the death of handicapped, sick, or dying persons, sometimes with an attempt to justify the act as a means of eliminating suffering” Catholics United for the Faith, 2003). Euthanasia is still considered a form of murder, therefore prohibiting the fifth commandment of the Bible. The Catholic Church strictly upholds the right to all human life regardless of disadvantages, incapability’s, and or disabilities. Jesus Christ was through his holiness considered to be a miracle maker and encouraged those suffering from terminal illness to avoid any form of unnatural death and to pray for the sake of the body of Jesus Christ. Pope John Paul II has identified several cultural factors that have had a major impact on the legal and religious debates relating to euthanasia. Pope John Paul II quotes that “in today’s society we are incredibly unable to face and accept suffering, so we are increasingly tempted to eliminate it at root by hastening the movement of death.” The pope also exposes several other factors that affect the Catholic Church views on Euthanasia. Many modern day issues was identified in Pope John Paul II encyclical letter of the ‘Gospel of Life’ (Pope John Paul II, ). Aspects of life in today’s world are constantly demanding control. It is …show more content…
The media has an extremely persuasive view on religions, especially in 3rd world countries. The media attention has a congesting concern about the control at the end of life, as this has caused much speculation in legalising certain practises, in many different religions. The current ethical debate about euthanasia also brings up questions such as autonomy can be realised, and the manner in which the tension between autonomy and other ethical values should be resolved (National Department of Health, 2016). Social issues are also uprising, as the media are slowly more constantly getting involved with other religions. Differences between religions have over time sparked death rattling wars affecting external lives forever. The Christian view has a very different view on euthanasia to many other religions. Other religions such as Buddhism, Hindu, Islam, and Judaism have their own views on euthanasia. In Buddhism, most Buddhists are against involuntary euthanasia. Karma plays an important role in Buddhism and beliefs on euthanasia. The Hindu beliefs are very much the same of the beliefs in Buddhism, as karma is also strongly believed in, in their religion. Muslims are against euthanasia. They believe that all human life is sacred because Allah gives it, and that Allah chooses how long
Euthanasia has for many years been the issue of copious religious, moral, legal, and …show more content…
The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines euthanasia as “an act or omission which, of itself or by intention, causes the death of handicapped, sick, or dying persons, sometimes with an attempt to justify the act as a means of eliminating suffering” Catholics United for the Faith, 2003). Euthanasia is still considered a form of murder, therefore prohibiting the fifth commandment of the Bible. The Catholic Church strictly upholds the right to all human life regardless of disadvantages, incapability’s, and or disabilities. Jesus Christ was through his holiness considered to be a miracle maker and encouraged those suffering from terminal illness to avoid any form of unnatural death and to pray for the sake of the body of Jesus Christ. Pope John Paul II has identified several cultural factors that have had a major impact on the legal and religious debates relating to euthanasia. Pope John Paul II quotes that “in today’s society we are incredibly unable to face and accept suffering, so we are increasingly tempted to eliminate it at root by hastening the movement of death.” The pope also exposes several other factors that affect the Catholic Church views on Euthanasia. Many modern day issues was identified in Pope John Paul II encyclical letter of the ‘Gospel of Life’ (Pope John Paul II, ). Aspects of life in today’s world are constantly demanding control. It is …show more content…
The media has an extremely persuasive view on religions, especially in 3rd world countries. The media attention has a congesting concern about the control at the end of life, as this has caused much speculation in legalising certain practises, in many different religions. The current ethical debate about euthanasia also brings up questions such as autonomy can be realised, and the manner in which the tension between autonomy and other ethical values should be resolved (National Department of Health, 2016). Social issues are also uprising, as the media are slowly more constantly getting involved with other religions. Differences between religions have over time sparked death rattling wars affecting external lives forever. The Christian view has a very different view on euthanasia to many other religions. Other religions such as Buddhism, Hindu, Islam, and Judaism have their own views on euthanasia. In Buddhism, most Buddhists are against involuntary euthanasia. Karma plays an important role in Buddhism and beliefs on euthanasia. The Hindu beliefs are very much the same of the beliefs in Buddhism, as karma is also strongly believed in, in their religion. Muslims are against euthanasia. They believe that all human life is sacred because Allah gives it, and that Allah chooses how long