Euthanasia and Abortion are two widely spoken and discussed about themes that also recur frequently in political debates.
Like for any topic in the world, everyone has their own opinion on these themes; but on this particular subject, people’s opinions tend to fall into two categories: those who are in favour because they believe it is right, and the others who are firmly against it due to the fact that they are convinced it is a wrong doing.
The question is who are we to decide what can be classified as “wrong” or “right”? Because if we all strongly believe in what we preach, but everyone’s ideas clash, how are we meant to decide what is truly good and bad?
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People who are euthanized are going to die anyway, and if they have no prospect of living a worthwhile life, they should be allowed to request euthanasia.
Christians find it difficult to sustain the moral justification of voluntary euthanasia because it would contradict one of the 10 commandments that clearly says “thou shall not kill”. But continuing on the religious view point, the most important rule in the testament is to love one’s neighbour. So if someone is suffering greatly and wants to die, it could be an act of love to help them end their life. A Christian would have to choose between these two commandments.
A naturalist’s point of view on these matters would not be the most ideal because someone who believes that natural laws and forces dominate the world could not understand all the subtle things that involve euthanasia (and abortion), laws are insensitive and natural forces would not suffice for these kinds of matters. There are many side effects and consequences to euthanasia, such as the suffering being carried on to someone else, and natural laws simply cannot excuse
Like for any topic in the world, everyone has their own opinion on these themes; but on this particular subject, people’s opinions tend to fall into two categories: those who are in favour because they believe it is right, and the others who are firmly against it due to the fact that they are convinced it is a wrong doing.
The question is who are we to decide what can be classified as “wrong” or “right”? Because if we all strongly believe in what we preach, but everyone’s ideas clash, how are we meant to decide what is truly good and bad?
A certain sector of the population trusts in God to tell them what is to do and what …show more content…
People who are euthanized are going to die anyway, and if they have no prospect of living a worthwhile life, they should be allowed to request euthanasia.
Christians find it difficult to sustain the moral justification of voluntary euthanasia because it would contradict one of the 10 commandments that clearly says “thou shall not kill”. But continuing on the religious view point, the most important rule in the testament is to love one’s neighbour. So if someone is suffering greatly and wants to die, it could be an act of love to help them end their life. A Christian would have to choose between these two commandments.
A naturalist’s point of view on these matters would not be the most ideal because someone who believes that natural laws and forces dominate the world could not understand all the subtle things that involve euthanasia (and abortion), laws are insensitive and natural forces would not suffice for these kinds of matters. There are many side effects and consequences to euthanasia, such as the suffering being carried on to someone else, and natural laws simply cannot excuse