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Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide and Letting Die

Sanctity of Life

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  • John Jefferson Davis

The author deals with the biblical teaching of the image of God and its implications and applications in various areas of life. The author notes that this doctrine has implications for two main ethical subjects: capital punishment and the dignity of man.

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Issues concerning Euthanasia

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  • Iain Smith

This article calls Christians to stand up against euthanasia because of their understanding of the sanctity of life, compassion, their view on pain, and the call to defend the vulnerable in society.

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Euthanasia

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  • Unknown

This article reflects on euthanasia.

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Euthanasia

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  • Joanne Dieleman

This article on euthanasia looks at active and passive euthanasia, the relief of suffering, and the meaning of death in Jesus Christ.

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James Rachels and the Active Euthanasia Debate

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  • J. P. Moreland

Is there a moral distinction to be made between active and passive euthanasia? Moreland wants to argue against mercy killing and assisted suicide in particular as it is expressed by James Rachels.

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Euthanasia and Christian Ethics

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  • Millard J. Erickson

This article argues that many traditional arguments against euthanasia need to be revised and supplemented in the light of advancements in the bio-medical field.

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Euthanasia

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  • Renee Joubert

Should euthanasia be legalized? After defining the difference between physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia, this article examines the biblical definition of life and shows that euthanasia and assisted suicide are wrong, and Christians must raise their voices against these practices.

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A Christian Response to Physician-Assisted Suicide

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  • R. Andrew Compton

In this article on physician-assisted suicide/euthanasia, the author discusses unjust killing, Paul and suicide, and suffering.

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Right to Die Becomes Obligation

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  • Mark Penninga

In light of the growing trend to legalize euthanasia, this article shows that legalizing euthanasia changes the meaning of life from objective to subjective.

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Issues Concerning Euthanasia

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  • Iain Smith

In this article about euthanasia the author discusses sanctity of life, dignity, physical pain, psychological pain, and old age.

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Ten Things You Should Know about Suicide

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  • Sam Storms

What is suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide? This article explains ten things you need to know about suicide.

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Is It Morally Justifiable to Terminate Ordinary Medical Treatment for Dying Persons?

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  • James Lanting

Is the termination of ordinary medical treatment equal to euthanasia? By looking at the biblical concept of death, this article gives principles that must be considered in answering this question.

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The Image Disaster: Euthanasia and God's View of Human Life

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  • Neil Chambers

This article evaluates euthanasia, and judges it a rejection of the Bible's understanding of both God and humanity, and an attempt to usurp God's sovereignty.

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