Ethical dilemmas are complicated situations that people face through their entire lives. Although, some individuals have to face bigger ethical dilemmas than others. How they decide to face these certain dilemmas depends on the particular individual. Specifically, they have to decide for themselves on what is right and what is wrong. Their decision can affect their dilemma and it shows what an individual’s worldview is. A girl that is facing a Euthanasia dilemma will be analyzed from the perspective of the Christian worldview and compared to other alternatives to resolve the ethical dilemma approaching the situation on Euthanasia.
Ethical Dilemma
This ethical dilemma involves a girl named Joni, a young girl that …show more content…
Though the Christian worldview solutions to Joni’s problems are positive, it is essential to understand the unintended consequences it might do mentally. A possible solution that may be good for the people around her, may not be good for Joni. Joni could slip into a deep depression because of her accident. It could affect her mentally and emotionally on the inside. This could end up leading to her family being affecting by Joni’s depression. Another possible consequence could be her family having to adjust and take care of Joni because of her accident. What affect would this have? In all, will these consequences eventually affect the family physically, mentally, or spiritually? Within any consequence, the benefits will always outweigh the bad. For instance, in Romans 8:28, “all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28, NIV). Additionally, all things work out for those who love God, for those who work with him to bring about what is good. It is important for Joni to understand how precious a life is. She must understand that being alive can have an outcome that is liberating. Specifically, Joni has her family by her side to care for her. This show her that her family needs her. If she were to follow through with assisted suicide, her family would be devastated by her loss. By living, Joni does not have to feel guilty for ending her