Euthanasia

• When did the British Parliament reject plans for a 'right to die'?

  September 2015
• What is the general public opinion regarding the 'right to die'?

  It tends to be in favor
• What are the two types of euthanasia mentioned?

  • Active euthanasia: Performing an action to end life
  • Passive euthanasia: Withholding actions to sustain life
• Why do some people support euthanasia?

  They believe it respects a person's wishes
• What concern do some people have about allowing euthanasia?

  It may pressure the ill to choose euthanasia
• What is another term for euthanasia?

  Mercy killing
• How do modern drugs and hospices assist the dying?

  They help provide a dignified death without pain
• What do some Christians believe about suffering and euthanasia?

  It helps them understand the suffering of Jesus
• What do many Christians believe about euthanasia?

  It is against God's plan
• What is the sanctity of life in relation to euthanasia?

  All life is considered sacred
• What alternatives do Christians believe exist to euthanasia?

  Hospices and drugs to help die with dignity
• What is voluntary euthanasia?

  A person requests a doctor to end their life
• What is non-voluntary euthanasia?

  A doctor ends life for someone unable to consent
• What does assisted suicide involve?

  A doctor helps a person take their own life
• What does the Quran say about life and euthanasia?

  All life belongs to Allah and is sacred
• What do Muslims believe about killing themselves?

  It is forbidden
• What does the Quran state about destroying oneself?

  It warns against self-destruction