Euthanasia has continuously remained a debatable religious issue for many years now. It continuously remains an issue due to the two sides of whether or not it should be made legal around the world because of the different religions and the morals those religions have. Having an interest in the topic of Euthanasia is what prompted to research the Catholic views towards legalising it. There are countless stories in the media regarding individuals suffering and requesting that their wishes of ending their life is granted so they do not die from the disease they suffer from. 29 year old Brittany Maynard chose that on November 1st 2014 she was going to receive the suitable medication that will end her life of suffering. She had been experiencing
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It is shown that Catholic’s, Islamic’s and Buddhist’s believe that Euthanasia is unjust. Buddhism emphasises on not killing living beings as it is the first of the five precepts. Although Euthanasia is considered wrong in the Buddhist religion, the practice is not frowned upon, similarly to Catholicism. The Dalai Lama stated “that all life is precious and so it is better to avoid euthanasia.” He also stated that “there are exceptional cases and so each case should be judged on an individual basis.” It is also believed by some Buddhists that “encouraging a sick person to relax their grip on life or to give up the will to live would not count as an act of compassion.” Due to Buddhist’s believing in reincarnation it is also suggested that if Euthanasia was to occur it should be of “wisdom” and if it is not then that individual make not have a good life in their next life. Similar to Buddhism and Catholicism, Muslims are against Euthanasia. They believe that human lives are sacred because the life was given by Allah and that Allah chooses when an individual’s life will end. From this research it is clear that religiously Euthanasia is not accepted and it is usually upon the person who decides they do not want to suffer
It is shown that Catholic’s, Islamic’s and Buddhist’s believe that Euthanasia is unjust. Buddhism emphasises on not killing living beings as it is the first of the five precepts. Although Euthanasia is considered wrong in the Buddhist religion, the practice is not frowned upon, similarly to Catholicism. The Dalai Lama stated “that all life is precious and so it is better to avoid euthanasia.” He also stated that “there are exceptional cases and so each case should be judged on an individual basis.” It is also believed by some Buddhists that “encouraging a sick person to relax their grip on life or to give up the will to live would not count as an act of compassion.” Due to Buddhist’s believing in reincarnation it is also suggested that if Euthanasia was to occur it should be of “wisdom” and if it is not then that individual make not have a good life in their next life. Similar to Buddhism and Catholicism, Muslims are against Euthanasia. They believe that human lives are sacred because the life was given by Allah and that Allah chooses when an individual’s life will end. From this research it is clear that religiously Euthanasia is not accepted and it is usually upon the person who decides they do not want to suffer