Euthanasia &Assisted Suicide

EUTHANASIA

• The act of putting to death silently or allowing to die.

Understanding the Issue• Euthanasia is from the Greek “Eu”

meaning “goodly or well” and “Thanatos” meaning death.

• Even some of the 18th century writers in England thought Euthanasia was a good death, a welcome way to depart quietly and well from life.” -MedicineNet.com

Understanding the Issue• Euthanasia is not to be confused with

refusing artificial life support and allowing the natural death process.

Difference between active and passive

euthanasia• Active euthanasia entails the use

of lethal substances or forces, such as giving a lethal injection, to kill and is the most controversial means.

• Passive euthanasia entails the withholding of common treatments, such as antibiotics, necessary for the continuance of

CASES OF EUTHANASIA

Aruna Shanbaug

Chantal Sabire

Legality of Euthanasia

• Efforts to change government policies on euthanasia in the 20th century have met limited success in Western countries. Euthanasia policies have also been developed by a variety of NGOs, most notably medical associations and advocacy organizations. As of

• Euthanasia is only legal in the three  countries:  Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland and in the US states of Washington, Oregon, Vermont and Montana.

Assisted Suicide

• -Being put to death by another for humanitarian reasons tghrough mercifull painless means upon the patient’s request.

Legality

• Assisted-suicide is legal in several jurisdicAssisted-suicide is legal in several jurisdictions,including Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland and four American states(Oregon,Washington, Vermont and Montana).

Conclusion• Voluntary Euthanasia, Non-Voluntary

Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide are disapproved of by Catholics, whilst other Christians believe it can be the lesser of two evils

• Catholics do approve of the Double effect and passive Euthanasia because it is still encouraging Gods natural plans

• Catholics are pro-life • Other Christians can be Pro-Choice