Views

• The RCC, following NML consider euthanasia to be morally unacceptable because it is direct taking of life (Preserve life)
• Life is sacred, sacrosanct and holy
• Pope John Paul II "Euthanasia is a grave violation of the law of god"
• CCC "Direct euthanasia is unacceptable"
• RCC accepts doctrine of double effect
• Double Effect - if the intention is good then its okay even though there are negative consequences
• Jesus died in pain on the cross and human suffering brings us closer to Jesus
• Anglican Church totally oppose euthanasia
• Presbyterian oppose euthanasia and believe hospice is a alternative
• The Methodist Church may be most loving course of action to stop intolerable suffering