Sanctity of Life

“The theory of deontology says that humans are morally obligated to act in accordance with a certain set of principles and rules regardless of outcome.” - Word by Word

“Vermont and Oregon became the first states to drop the requirement that people who receive a lethal prescription must be citizens of the state, thereby sanctioning what has been described as ‘suicide tourism.’ Washington and Hawaii expanded those eligible to prescribe a fatal dose from physicians to other health-care professionals.” - BPNews

“As of March 17, 2021, the rules governing Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) law were loosened even further….one need not be terminally ill to request MAID.” - World

Related: The “Face of Assisted Death in Canada” - Breakpoint

“January 13, 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed that January 22 would be the first National Sanctity of Human Life Day. January 22” marks 50 yrs since the Roe v. Wade ruling in 1973. - C.Index

“How would you respond to that argument? Here are three arguments to consider” - Naselli

“Here’s what I’ve learned as a Christian doctor receiving requests for physician-assisted dying.” - C.Today

“The Rhode Island Supreme Court ruled in May that the fetuses lacked legal standing, and by refusing to take up the case, the U.S. Supreme Court allows the lower court ruling to remain in place.” - RNS

“I believe we should oppose the death penalty because it involves the retributive killing of our siblings in Christ. This argument, while not new, is often overlooked.” - CToday

We’ve recently launched the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. “at the same time, the legal right to physician-assisted suicide is being expanded more than ever….Do we as a society want to prevent people from killing themselves, or to support it as an expression of personal autonomy?” - RNS

“The answer may depend on crisis pregnancy centers.” - CToday