Assisted suicide and euthanasia raises social, moral, legal, theological and philosophical questions, that go to the very core of our understanding of who we are, the meaning of life, and the duty of care we display to each other. The recent Supreme Court of Canada’s decision has brought this topic into public discussion and brings each of us as Canadians to reflect upon our personal and societal response to those who need our compassion and care.
From the basis of our sacred teachings and traditions, we affirm the sanctity of all human life, and the equal dignity of every human being. This is a moral shared by societies and cultures around the world and throughout history. Human dignity is not exclusively a religious belief, although it has a significant religious meaning. We believe that reverence for human life is the basis and reason for our compassion, responsibility and commitment in caring for all humans, our brothers and sisters, when they are suffering and in pain.
We, the undersigned residents of Canada believe that euthanasia and assisted suicide should not be legal within Canada.
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May 12, 2017
I have been thinking a lot about the comments left here lately because the depth of people's concern for how we treat the vulnerable is honestly overwhelming to read. It's funny how a topic so heavy can bring such a strange kind of clarity to what we owe each other as human beings even when the legal side of things feels so cold and detached. I am trying to keep track of the different perspectives coming in while I figure out the best way to present our collective position to the right people.
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We are losing our humanity if we think ending a life is medical treatment. Disgraceful.
Society has a duty to provide better palliative care instead of just giving up on people when things get difficult.
Life is precious and should be protected not ended by doctors who took an oath to do no harm.
This is a slippery slope. Once you start it never ends well for the vulnerable people who really need protection.
NO WAY. Killing people is never the answer even if they are in pain.
good job ivana!!!!!
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Assisted suicide and euthanasia raises social, moral, legal, theological and philosophical questions, that go to the very core of our understanding of who we are, the meaning of life, and the duty of care we display to each other. The recent Supreme Court of Canada’s decision has brought this topic into public discussion and brings each of us as Canadians to reflect upon our personal and societal response to those who need our compassion and care.
From the basis of our sacred teachings and traditions, we affirm the sanctity of all human life, and the equal dignity of every human being. This is a moral shared by societies and cultures around the world and throughout history. Human dignity is not exclusively a religious belief, although it has a significant religious meaning. We believe that reverence for human life is the basis and reason for our compassion, responsibility and commitment in caring for all humans, our brothers and sisters, when they are suffering and in pain.
We, the undersigned residents of Canada believe that euthanasia and assisted suicide should not be legal within Canada.
Updates
May 12, 2017
I have been thinking a lot about the comments left here lately because the depth of people's concern for how we treat the vulnerable is honestly overwhelming to read. It's funny how a topic so heavy can bring such a strange kind of clarity to what we owe each other as human beings even when the legal side of things feels so cold and detached. I am trying to keep track of the different perspectives coming in while I figure out the best way to present our collective position to the right people.
7 Comments
Assisted suicide is suicide, just with pretty, emotive language around it. The Nazis used euthanasia.
We are losing our humanity if we think ending a life is medical treatment. Disgraceful.
Society has a duty to provide better palliative care instead of just giving up on people when things get difficult.
Life is precious and should be protected not ended by doctors who took an oath to do no harm.
This is a slippery slope. Once you start it never ends well for the vulnerable people who really need protection.
NO WAY. Killing people is never the answer even if they are in pain.
good job ivana!!!!!
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Assisted suicide is suicide, just with pretty, emotive language around it. The Nazis used euthanasia.