Reflect on the analysis of the sin of suicide and thus, euthanasia from the topic readings

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Reflect on the analysis of the sin of suicide and thus, euthanasia from the topic readings. Do you agree? Why or why not? Refer to the lecture and topic readings in your response.

In reflecting on the analysis of suicide, according to the Christina belief, it is considered a sinful act therefore against Christian beliefs. As noted in the topic reading by Meilaender (2013) “Christians have held that suicide is morally wrong because they have seen in it a contradiction of our nature as creatures, an unwillingness to receive life moment by moment from the hand of God without ever regarding it as simply“our”possession” (p.58). Life is a gift from God. To end one’s life is simply an act of denial of the gift from God. Only God has the right to give or take away life.

As for Euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide, in the same sense as suicide. No one has the right to take one’s life or anyone else’s life. As a Christian, I do not believe on either suicide or euthanasia. I believe that life is a God given gift and should be treasured, respected and protected. Healthcare providers are exactly what it means, to provide the best possible care to our patients. As noted in the topic reading, “we ought to always care, never to kill” (Meilaender, 2013, p. 65).

Reference

Meilaender, G. (2013). Bioethics: A primer for Christians (3rd ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans

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