The Pros And Cons Of Euthanasia And Suicide

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Euthanasia and suicide s a very serious topic of discussion in the world we live in today. Euthanasia is a choice that an individual may or may not make in there life. It is when someone or the individual thinks it is better for them to die rather then suffering in the hospital bed or hardly living. It mostly happens when their life depends on nutrients coming through an HIV tube, or a breathing mask etc. It eases the pain completely by pulling the switch. By pulling the switch on the machine, what ever is aiding you to survive will no longer function and you will die peacefully. Suicide is a more talked about and rising topic in society especially Montreal in the past few years. As of 2011, Canada is ranked in the world suicide poll at 67 out of 192 (World Life Expectancy). Suicide has different approaches to everyone in the world. Everyone who has ever committed or attempted suicide have a reason why. “ Warning signs of suicide could be the following. Hard time concentrating, loss of interest in stuff that use to amuse the individual, drugs or alcohol use etc”(Dr.Davidson,3).
The Catholic Church sees the actions of euthanasia a sin to the church. Pope John Paul II quotes “Euthanasia is a grave violation of the law of God, since it is the deliberate and morally unacceptable killing of a human person”(Paul II,4). The Catholic Church also sees that suicide is a “ Gravely wrong action” explained by Fr. William Saunders (Fr.Saunders,5). The church sees that the actions of suicide and euthanasia are wrong and sinful. Because the church sees human life as " Sacred". It is more valuable then anything. (Catholic Church, 6)
“ I agree with euthanasia, when a person is at the point when they are terminally ill and are extreme pain and ha...

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...s essay, I was not for suicide or euthanasia. After I have done the research and the thinking, my mind has changed a bit. I still believe that it is wrong to commit and encourage suicide, but I am now for euthanasia. Before the essay I did not understand the full idea and concept behind euthanasia. I know growing up I thought it was wrong because my dog was put down, but I did not know all the information then. I have also got other opinions on euthanasia and suicide from websites and my parents. I agree with all of the pro statements for euthanasia and cons against suicide.
In conclusion, it is morally wrong to commit suicide and euthanasia. For the church sees both of these actions a sin to the Catholic church. I agree and disagree with some of the arguments that the church has made but those can not change or influence the decision of the Catholic Church today.

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