Euthanasia is “the process in which a doctor or a close relative of an either sick or disabled individual (physically or mentally) engages in an activity which directly or indirectly leads to the death of the individual. (Levy, Attitudes Toward Euthanasia And Assisted Suicide).” The topic has been extremely controversial and a tad bit touchy, but nevertheless it’s there. It may not be discussed often, but it’s been a large problem, especially with Christians. Euthanasia, should be used when needed or wanted by a patient though. Some patients could have a fatal and slow disease and want it to end already, so it would be their decision to go already. Even if their family doesn’t approve of it, it’s for the patient to decide, depending on their autonomy. If they don’t have the ability to decide, it still isn’t the family’s choice. The patient most likely left a living will, which tells the hospital what treatment the patient would want to have should they not be able to tell them. Only when there is no living will or the living will allows them a choice is when the family may decide for them. …show more content…
In Christianity, it said that “life is a gift from God, it is to be cherished (Keown, Killing Karma And Caring: Euthanasia In Buddhism And Christianity)”. Hinduism also has a system in which if you lived a hard life, you will be reincarnated into a better life. But if you are the one who ends your life, you get a worse life later. Both these religions believe that ending your own life is very wrong, immoral, and extremely unethical and goes against everything they