How Christians Put Their Beliefs Into Action
There are a number of things we can do as Christians against
euthanasia. As Christians we must believe in the sanctity of life and
that our lives is God's and we shouldn't take it. This section shows
how we can act against euthanasia.
Learn what the Bible says about the issue of euthanasia. Learn
relevant teachings concerning the issue so that in the event of a
discussion on this subject you can easily give biblical evidence.
Prepare to educate others on this important issue. People may not have
the information to have an educated viewpoint of the argument. If
people could give them this information about euthanasia and its
potential abuse then may be people will see where Christians are
coming from.
We should become actively involved in supporting the debate at
professional and political levels. Being passive in arguments often
mean the view of Christians aren't heard. We must be able to stand by
our convictions in a Godly way. Staging peaceful protests gets
people's views heard in a saintly manner.
Christians must pray for families with a terminally ill member. They
must pray that they find the strength not to resort to such dire
measures to suppress pain.
We could lobby parliament by sending letter to our MP's who will have
to eventually listen to the pleas of the people. Using MP's as medium
to be heard by the masses is a very effective. The same can be said
for the media. With so many choices, ranging from internet to radio,
it would be hard for people's views in opposition to euthanasia not to
be heard.
Support and encourage pro-life doctors, politicians, and a...
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...ome terminal pain cannot be controlled, even with the best of care
and the strongest of drugs. Other distressing symptoms, which come
with diseases, such as sickness, no mobility, breathlessness and fever
cannot always be relieved. Pain is not always the issue the quality of
life is too.
A lengthened life is unbearable for people with a condition, which
leaves the brain alert but eventually shuts down all bodily functions.
How can people be expected to live a decent life in such a state? For
people like this and also people in PVS, (persistent vegetative state)
some believe that the choice to live or die with dignity should be
their own. If people could make the decision then some may believe
that the option of euthanasia should be available to them.
In conclusion I still believe that euthanasia can't be justified.
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