Why are Christians opposed to Euthanasia?

      

Give reasons why Christians are against Euthanasia.

  

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Maurice
(i) Human judgement is limited and therefore cannot make correct decisions on euthanasia.

(ii) Medical ethics only allow a doctor to sustain life and not to take it away.

(iii) It is against Jesus' mission on earth; to heal the sick.

(iv) It is a show of disrespect to God who is the giver of life.

(v) Suffering is part of a Christian's life, from the teachings of Jesus, and therefore it cannot be used to justify euthanasia.

(vi) The works of mercy involve saving life and not destroying it.

(vii) God is the only one who can give and take away life.

(viii) Euthanasia equals to murder which is biblically condemned.

(ix) It destroys God's image in human beings.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 20, 2017 at 13:58


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