Human Life is Sacred - Wednesday: Another Issue We Often Muddle

Euthanasia: there is a distinction between refusing treatment and causing death. But we do little to enlighten people when we do not differentiate between euthanasia and refusing medical treatment.

Another tactic employed by advocates of euthanasia is to present euthanasia as the only recourse for people who are unable to die as they wish. Rob Moll writes: "'Death with dignity' or the 'right to die' need not be euphemisms for suicide. Dying can be done in relatively comfortable and painless ways, without intrusive machines and tubes. For the increasing number of patients with progressive illnesses, we need not offer death by prescription—especially when doctors can instead pursue patient comfort and give patients time to prepare themselves psychologically, relationally, and spiritually for dying."

What do you think; is death with dignity only plausible through some form of suicide? Does it really even matter? Why or why not? Come and hear from Pastor John this weekend.