Voluntary Euthanasia

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This paper presents some of the religious and non-religious arguments that oppose voluntary euthanasia. The paper then presents rebuttals to these arguments, which are based on concern for the sanctity of life, concern for the emotional well-being of the family members of the terminally ill, and the legal right to personal choice.

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"Religiously based arguments against voluntary euthanasia further cloud the fundamental ethical issues at hand. Imposing a set of religious beliefs upon the entire population is dangerous and violates the cherished American separation of church and state. Euthanasia therefore ranks with abortion as a religiously tainted ethical issue. Personal choice and sovereignty are more important than satisfying the consciences of religious groups. However, even some Catholic priests are beginning to understand the motives and merits of "death with dignity"."

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