Euthanasia refers to intentionally ending a life to relieve suffering, derived from a Greek word meaning "good death." While originally against Christian teachings, euthanasia is now legal in several jurisdictions like Belgium, Canada, and some US states under certain conditions like terminal illness where it prevents cruelty and respects human rights to decide. However, others argue euthanasia remains illegal as it contradicts religious views, could normalize suicide, and people with mental health issues may not be competent to consent. The impacts on medical research are also debated.
2. From the Geek word meaning “good death”
It came from the 5th Century B.C.-1st Century
B.C.
Main believer against Euthanasia: Saint
Thomas Aquinas(Catholic theologian and
philosopher)
Goes against religion beliefs
Euthanasia was once legal in the Northern
Territory of Australia
3. It’s legal in Belgium, Canada, Colombia,
India, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, and
in the Netherlands.
Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland
and in the US states of Washington,
Oregon, Vermont and Montana.
4. Euthanasia: legalized
It prevents people from suffering
(prevention of cruelty and protection of
human rights).
People are free to make their own
decisions
Terminal illness
More cost effective
5. Euthanasia: Illegal
Religion
Allows the act of suicide to be seen
as okay
People with mental health
problems are not qualified to make
this decisions
Devastating effects on medical
practice and research
