Persuasive Essay On Euthanasia
Introduction
Euthanasia is a social ethical issue in Australia that has been debated for decades. In the majority of countries, euthanasia or assisted suicide is against the law and according to the National Health Service (NHS), it is illegal to help somebody kill themselves, regardless of circumstances. What is Euthanasia and who does it effect?
Euthanasia in a general sense is a practice most commonly administered to patients who live with an incurable illness. There are many sub-categories of euthanasia. Voluntary euthanasia takes place in response to a person's direct wish, as they seek assistance provided by someone else. In most of the legal systems around the world, that individual is a doctor. Assisted suicide is where the final act is taken by the person themselves in the comfort of their own home. This gives the individual the choice of whether they wish to follow through immediately, or wait until they are ready. There is also a difference between active euthanasia and …show more content…
Even though 18 of 20 survey participants are religious, only two disagreed on the legalisation with one remarking “God gave us life, God should be the one to take it away from us” A predominant argument against euthanasia is society’s view on the sanctity of life, and this can have be seen from both a nonspiritual and/or religious viewpoint. The primary belief is that humankind must be respected and preserved. The Christian view perceives life itself as a gift obtainable only from God, who must abstain from ending that life at any cost. In the same way, the Islamic faith states that “it is the sole prerogative of God to bestow life and to cause death.” Some who oppose euthanasia believe that the sanctity of life should be of the highest priority and in terms of the extremely ‘ethical’ legislation, politicians have to undertake the religious minorities, the right to life and other active lobby
Euthanasia is a social ethical issue in Australia that has been debated for decades. In the majority of countries, euthanasia or assisted suicide is against the law and according to the National Health Service (NHS), it is illegal to help somebody kill themselves, regardless of circumstances. What is Euthanasia and who does it effect?
Euthanasia in a general sense is a practice most commonly administered to patients who live with an incurable illness. There are many sub-categories of euthanasia. Voluntary euthanasia takes place in response to a person's direct wish, as they seek assistance provided by someone else. In most of the legal systems around the world, that individual is a doctor. Assisted suicide is where the final act is taken by the person themselves in the comfort of their own home. This gives the individual the choice of whether they wish to follow through immediately, or wait until they are ready. There is also a difference between active euthanasia and …show more content…
Even though 18 of 20 survey participants are religious, only two disagreed on the legalisation with one remarking “God gave us life, God should be the one to take it away from us” A predominant argument against euthanasia is society’s view on the sanctity of life, and this can have be seen from both a nonspiritual and/or religious viewpoint. The primary belief is that humankind must be respected and preserved. The Christian view perceives life itself as a gift obtainable only from God, who must abstain from ending that life at any cost. In the same way, the Islamic faith states that “it is the sole prerogative of God to bestow life and to cause death.” Some who oppose euthanasia believe that the sanctity of life should be of the highest priority and in terms of the extremely ‘ethical’ legislation, politicians have to undertake the religious minorities, the right to life and other active lobby