euthanasia

Euthanasia, literally translated as "good death" or "easy death," is "an action or omission which of itself or by intention causes death, in order that all suffering may in this way be eliminated" The euthanasia debate raises complex ethical, medical, social and religious concerns. As more individuals look for the likes of Euthanasia in order to help them end their lives, I have decided that the topic for my Student Negotiated Task is on the effects of Euthanasia and the Catholic Church’s opinion on this topic. “Euthanasia involves ending a life to release an individual from intolerable pain and suffering...