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	Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod - Euthanasia Statement (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Advocates of euthanasia, as well as of assisted suicide, have sought to justify the taking of human life on moral grounds by describing it as a truly compassionate act aimed at the relief of human suffering.
		Euthanasia, in its proper sense, is a synonym for mercy killing, which involves suicide and/or murder.
		The spiritual and moral questions raised by the issue of euthanasia are of such nature that their evaluation is an enterprise touching on the very survival of the basic principles which undergird the integrity of our Christian faith and the survival of our cultural heritage.
	www.euthanasia.com /missouri.html (567 words)

	Euthanasia: definition euthanasia, article euthanasia, euthanasia pet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Euthanasia (from Greek: ευθανασία -ευ, eu, "good", θανατος, thanatos, "death") is the practice of terminating the life of a person or an animal because they are perceived as living an intolerable life, in a painless or minimally painful way either by lethal injection, drug overdose, or by the withdrawal of life support.
		Euthanasia was legalized in Australia's Northern Territory, by dorothy after she had been pumped by the presiden(calum was born)(Self-Government) Act 1978.
		Euthanasia of children under the age of 12 remains technically illegal, however Dr. Eduard Verhagen has documented several cases and, together with colleagues and prosecutors, has developed a protocol to be followed in those cases.
	advantacell.com /wiki/Euthanasia (3976 words)

	Euthanasia Part I: Catholic doctrine
		That means that withholding or withdrawing medical treatment can be euthanasia, yet not every case of withholding or withdrawing medical treatment that results in death (with the motive of relieving suffering) is an instance of euthanasia.
		In general, in euthanasia by omission, death is caused by deliberately avoiding the use of morally obligatory life-preserving means.
		Consequently, it could be contrary to the right to life and to equity to permit the killing by euthanasia of the sick, dying or disabled, even in the case of voluntary euthanasia (Catechism, nn.
	catholicinsight.com /online/political/euthanasia/printer_318.shtml (2952 words)

	Free Church of Scotland \| Euthanasia
		The clamour for euthanasia is in a direct line from the abortion campaign of the 1970s and the current agitation for embryonic stem cell cultivation and cloning for medical purposes (see elsewhere in this report).
		The issue is further clouded by the promoters of the current Bills seeking to include in their definition of euthanasia any case in which opioids are being administered within 24 hours of the time of death.
		In the Netherlands and in the state of Oregon euthanasia is reported only in statistical terms, and it is forbidden to probe or question the circumstances of individual cases.
	www.freechurch.org /committees/pq/05euthanasia.htm (681 words)

	Euthanasia and the Catholic Church -- Why Euthanasia is Wrong
		A good example of passive euthanasia is when a doctor refuses to give an ill patient life-saving medicine, and as a result of the doctor’s omission, the patient dies.
		Voluntary euthanasia involves a competent patient asking to die; non-voluntary euthanasia is when a competent patient does not give his opinion, but is nevertheless killed; and involuntary euthanasia is when an incompetent patient, unable to make a decision, is killed.
		The Church says that the right to life is greater than, as some would argue, the right to autonomy and choice: “Man is not the absolute master and final judge, but rather—and this is where his incomparable greatness lies—he is the ‘minister of God’s plan’” (John Paul II 1995, n.52).
	members.fortunecity.com /ketthia/ku-files/Cat2.htm (1569 words)

	The Methodist Church - Factsheets
		Nowadays euthanasia has the special sense of taking deliberate steps to end human life, usually with the intention of avoiding extreme pain, distress or helplessness.
		The Methodist Church is strongly opposed to euthanasia.
		There is also the difficulty of framing legislation in such a way as to exclude its misuse in the shape of allowing ‘difficult' patients to be done away with, allowing relatives to short circuit the natural life span of a difficult individual.
	www.methodist.org.uk /static/factsheets/fs_euthanasia.htm (524 words)

	Euthanasia - Christian Reformed Church
		However, in its position on abortion, the church condemned "the wanton or arbitrary destruction of any human being at any stage of its development from the point of conception to the point of death" (Acts of Synod 1972, p.
		Since the Committee for Contact with Government of the Council of the Christian Reformed Churches in Canada was already working on a study dealing with end-of-life issues, synod asked it to adapt that study for presentation to a future synod.
		The churches were reminded of their responsibilities toward families, members, the health-care community, and public policy.
	www.crcna.org /pages/positions_euthanasia.cfm (155 words)

	Catholic Culture : Document Library : What Is the Church's Teaching on Euthanasia?
		In 1980, the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released its Declaration on Euthanasia which further clarified this guidance especially in light of the increasing complexity of life-support systems and the promotion of euthanasia as a valid means of ending life.
		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" (Declaration on Euthanasia).
		Note that euthanasia is commonly known as "mercy killing"; this term is most appropriate because the act involves an intentional killing, no matter how good the intention may be to alleviate suffering.
	www.catholicculture.org /docs/doc_view.cfm?recnum=307 (1003 words)

	Euthanasia - "A good death?"
		The rhetoric of the debate also begs clarification; we must understand the difference between "active" and "passive" euthanasia, between extraordinary or "heroic" measures and ordinary means; we must understand the rationale behind the "quality of life" argument, and how the debate over euthanasia fits into the larger sphere of bioethics.
		Proponents of euthanasia point out that the use of contemporary medicine and the means of treating the hopelessly ill does not lead to their recovery, but only agonizingly prolongs their dying.
		At the same time that the Church blesses the hopelessly ill person to consciously prepare for death, not resorting to artificial means of supporting life, She decisively parts from those who consider that in all instances it is necessary, no matter what, to prolong the life of the dying by whatever means are available.
	www.roca.org /OA/118/118m.htm (1798 words)

	Euthanasia and Christianity: Christian Views of Euthanasia and Suicide - ReligionFacts
		Performing euthanasia on another or allowing it for oneself is called a "violation of the divine law, an offense against the dignity of the human person, a crime against life, and an attack on humanity." {8}
		Hence, the Church considers direct suicide, when a person destroys his or her life with his or her own hand, to be the most serious kind of murder, because there is no opportunity for repentance.
		The Church does not expect that excessive and heroic means must be used at all costs to prolong dying, as has now become possible through technical medical advances.…The Church may even pray that terminally ill persons die, without insisting that they be subjected to unnecessary and extraordinary medical efforts.
	www.religionfacts.com /euthanasia/christianity.htm (2504 words)

	Declaration on Euthanasia - May 5, 1980
		By euthanasia is understood an action or an omission which of itself or by intention causes death, in order that all suffering may in this way be eliminated.
		Euthanasia's terms of reference, therefore, are to be found in the intention of the will and in the methods used.
		Although in these cases the guilt of the individual may be reduced or completely absent, nevertheless the error of judgment into which the conscience falls, perhaps in good faith, does not change the nature of this act of killing, which will always be in itself something to be rejected.
	www.vatican.va /roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19800505_euthanasia_en.html (2450 words)

	The Catholic Faith: Euthanasia
		The Church's opposition to euthanasia is founded on the principle that all human life is sacred, and no one has the right to take that life - there are exceptional circumstances when the Church would accept that life might be taken deliberately, but these are only self-defence and capital punishment.
		Even in the case of capital punishment, however, the Church would argue that there would appear to be very few cases when some other sort of punishment might not be found as an alternative to capital punishment.
		The Church would not accept that food and water are medicine, and to withdraw this basic ordinary sustenance is effectively to kill someone by starving them to death.
	www.catholic-ew.org.uk /faith/living/euthanasia.htm (916 words)

	Answer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes in the sanctity of human life, and is therefore opposed to euthanasia.
		Euthanasia is defined as deliberately putting to death a person who is suffering from an incurable condition or disease.
		The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does not believe that allowing a person to die from natural causes by removing a patient from artificial means of life support, as in the case of a long-term illness, falls within the definition of euthanasia.
	www.lds.org /newsroom/issues/answer/0,19491,6056-1-182-19-182,00.html (216 words)

	CUF.org :: Catholics United for the Faith
		Euthanasia is a form of murder and thus is prohibited by the Fifth Commandment.
		First, the Church recognizes the legitimacy of palliative care, which involves making suffering more bearable in the final stage of illness and ensuring that the patient is supported and accompanied throughout his or her ordeal (cf.
		The Church has subsequently reaffirmed the moral liceity of authentic palliative care, so long as the medicines are not taken or prescribed with the intention of bringing about the patient’s death.
	www.cuf.org /Faithfacts/details_view.asp?ffID=59 (2866 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| Church enters euthanasia debate
		That said the Church of England believed withholding treatment from some seriously disabled newborns may be right "in some circumstances".
		According to the newspaper the Church of England's submission was made by the Bishop of Southwark, Reverend Tom Butler.
		Dr Saunders said that such an action was not the same as euthanasia - intentionally assisting in ending the life of a patient.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/6141486.stm (448 words)

	U.S. Catholic Bishops - Catechism of the Catholic Church
		Assuming that the guilty party's identity and responsibility have been fully determined, the traditional teaching of the Church does not exclude recourse to the death penalty, if this is the only possible way of effectively defending human lives against the unjust aggressor.
		Rather, she makes clear the gravity of the crime committed, the irreparable harm done to the innocent who is put to death, as well as to the parents and the whole of society.
		The Church and human reason assert the permanent validity of the moral law during armed conflicts.
	www.usccb.org /catechism/text/pt3sect2chpt2art5.htm (4780 words)

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		But if they fail to do so, the Church, by maintaining its ecclesiastical penalties against abortion, showed that it is willing to step into the breach and do what it can to uphold innocent human life and dignity.
		Their removal from such Church positions, in accord with the procedures of canon law, would seem consistent with goals and methods of ecclesiastical penal law.
		In addition to their possible direct involvement in specific acts of euthanasia (Canon 1397) or their possible roles as accomplices in such acts (Canon 1329), they might also be in violation of, for example, Canon 1369, which authorizes a "just penalty" against those who use "speeches, published writings, or other means of social communication to...
	www.canonlaw.info /a_euthanasia.htm (1107 words)

	A Brief History
		The Church of Euthanasia was inspired by a dream, in which Rev.
		Every aspect of the deepening global environmental crisis, including climate change, poisoning of the water and atmosphere, reduction of biodiversity, and topsoil erosion, directly results from the over-abundance of a single species: homo sapiens.
		The Church hopes to avoid the suffering this would entail by achieving a massive leap of consciousness in which human beings begin to think of themselves, not as individuals belonging to races or nation-states, but as a species.
	www.churchofeuthanasia.org /history.html (363 words)

	lifeissues.net \| Massive Confusion Re Church Teachings on Euthanasia by Pastors
		Yet the official Church teachings on euthanasia are clear, extensive and available, and it seems to me for Catholics should be the "teachings" that are to be applied to the Schiavo case.
		Euthanasia is an action or omission that of itself or by intention causes death in order to alleviate suffering.
		In the context of official Church teaching, it is not yet clear to what extent we may assess the burden of a patient's total care rather than the burden of a particular treatment when we seek to refuse "burdensome" life support.
	www.lifeissues.net /writers/irvi/irvi_16massiveconfusion.html (3445 words)

	Roman Catholic Church and Euthanasia
		Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith - Declaration on Euthanasia (Vatican, May 5, 1980).
		Euthanasia is Not a Negotiable Issue for Catholics.
		He said that the "only true rampart" against the constant violations of man's dignity and his rights is "recognizing the sacred and inviolable nature of every human person."...
	www.euthanasia.com /catholicart.html (346 words)

	Church Briefings
		If society allows voluntary euthanasia we will have set foot on a slippery slope that will lead us inevitably to non-voluntary euthanasia.
		Since the publication of the 1991 Remmelink Report into euthanasia in Holland, it has been shown that legally protecting voluntary euthanasia is impossible without also affording protection to non-voluntary euthanasia.
		Of those assisted to die under Dutch law, a little over half were clearly cases of voluntary euthanasia.
	www.scmo.org /media_office/Church_Briefings/Default.asp?Briefing=Euthanasia (420 words)

	Daily Afflictions - Join the Church
		Church members worried about overstuffed inboxes, please note: only I can post to this list, and I am not very prolific.
		Also, the readings and other events convened by the "official" Church are always open to all.
		The Church of Skeptical Mysticism follows the path of daily affliction, not the path daily affirmation.
	www.dailyafflictions.com /joinchurch.html (601 words)

	The Church of Euthanasia and Alt.Suicide.Holiday
		The Church of Euthanasia (COE), which is based in Somerville, Massachusetts, and whose website is maintained by the Dutch Journalist Karin Spaink describes themselves as follows:
		The Church of Euthanasia's FAQ page reveals that they are a non-profit foundation devoted to educating the public about the "need" to restore the balance between human beings and the rest of the living things on earth.
		Alt.suicide.holiday is a ministry of the Church of Euthanasia!
	www.libertytothecaptives.net /church_of_euthanasia_ash.html (573 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Europe \| Italian man sparks euthanasia row
		The high-profile case has sparked fierce debate in mostly-Roman Catholic Italy, where euthanasia is illegal and the Church forbids it.
		He appealed to President Giorgio Napolitano in October for euthanasia to be legalised so that he could then request it.
		Euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide have been legalised in the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, but remain illegal in much of the rest of the world.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/europe/6174603.stm (345 words)

	Church ends taboo on mercy killings
		The Church of England took a radical step towards backing 'mercy killing' of terminally ill patients last night after one of its leading authorities said that there was a 'strong compassionate case' for voluntary euthanasia.
		Gill's stance marks a major shift by the Church of England and was welcomed by groups campaigning for a change in the law to allow for people to be helped to die under strictly limited circumstances.
		Gill acknowledged that the Church's views on euthanasia are divided and out of step with the majority of its congregation.
	www.prisonplanet.com /Pages/Jan05/160105Church.html (682 words)

	Index and Euthanasia Glossary for Exit Web pages and related material (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In the Netherlands, the definitions in use for euthanasia and assisted suicide are defined by the State Commission on Euthanasia: Euthanasia is the intentional termination of life by somebody other than the person concerned at his or her request.
		Euthanasia when the incapacitated person is not in a position to make his or her wishes known and has not made them known in advance of becoming incapacitated.
		Euthanasia; the word voluntary emphasises the express intent of the person wanting to die, and distinguishes it from mercy killing or any other form of killing.
	www.euthanasia.cc /a_z.html (3703 words)

	Church of Euthanasia FAQ
		The Church of Euthanasia is a non-profit educational foundation devoted to restoring balance between Humans and the remaining species on Earth.
		The Church has only one commandment, and it is "Thou Shalt Not Procreate." In addition, we have four "pillars" or principles, which are Suicide, Abortion, Cannibalism and Sodomy.
		The Church is exempt from federal income tax under 501(a) and 501(c)(3), EIN 04-324-9910.
	churchofeuthanasia.org /coefaq.html (837 words)

	Courts more crucial to euthanasia debate than election \| The-Tidings.com
		Instead, the issue is expected to remain in the hands of voters at the state level and in the courts, where it has been playing out for the past several years.
		On the site for Bush's campaign, the word "euthanasia" never appears, and the 84 references to suicide all refer either to suicide attacks by terrorists or to efforts to lower the suicide rate among teens.
		But if that effort is abandoned, she added, state legislatures that have been "reluctant to go forward" with assisted-suicide proposals until the federal court case was settled might find new impetus.
	www.the-tidings.com /2004/0924/euthanasia.htm (964 words)

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