SangNilaUtama Neutral Newbie October 25, 2009 Share October 25, 2009 (edited) The following post prompted me to create this poll. Should humans be allowed to play the role of God? Legalizing euthanasia would do just that! The power to play with people's lives should not be handed out under a legal and/or medical disguise. Thus euthanasia should not be legalized. The term 'Euthanasia' comes from the Greek word for 'easy death'. It is the one of the most public policy issues being debated about today. Also called 'mercy killing', euthanasia is the act of purposely making or helping someone die, instead of allowing nature to take its course. Basically euthanasia means killing in the name of compassion. On the contrary, it promotes abuse, gives doctors the right to murder and in addition, is contradictory to religious beliefs. "The respect that we owe the elderly compels me once again to raise my voice against all those practices of shortening life known as euthanasia.... Euthanasia is an attack on life that no human authority can justify, because the life of an innocent person is an indispensable good", the Holy Father said on Saturday, 31 October, to those attending an international conference on the elderly sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Pastoral Assistance to Health-Care Workers. The Pope spoke of respect for the elderly and encouraged families to benefit from the wealth of experience that their older members have to offer. Here is a translation of his address, which was given in Italian. Your Eminences, Remember when your parent held you in their arms? there are no economical input... you cry alot. but they held on to you lovingly. It brings tears to my heart to see someone even suggesting killing their own parents cause they are old. Edited October 25, 2009 by SangNilaUtama ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picanto 3rd Gear October 25, 2009 Share October 25, 2009 wah...u really bother about what that Radx post? his pattern more than badminton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SangNilaUtama Neutral Newbie October 25, 2009 Author Share October 25, 2009 wah...u really bother about what that Radx post? his pattern more than badminton My heart aches seeing someone who wants to play God. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic October 25, 2009 Share October 25, 2009 If I' not wrong he is a Catholic. Wonder why he has such a view. He needs to have a talk with the parish priest.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentwy Neutral Newbie October 25, 2009 Share October 25, 2009 Would you consider life support be considered playing God? When a person is technically brain dead, with only machines for 100% body function support? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikamura Neutral Newbie October 25, 2009 Share October 25, 2009 taking AWAY life of others or your own by un-natural ways is a sin in all religions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picanto 3rd Gear October 25, 2009 Share October 25, 2009 If I' not wrong he is a Catholic. Wonder why he has such a view. He needs to have a talk with the parish priest.. perhaps the priest also think that radx guy is beyond hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentwy Neutral Newbie October 25, 2009 Share October 25, 2009 if this is just a personal attack on Radx - then i would say you are indeed like a child. and it is because of pple such as yourself that moderation actually exists in online forums. However, i am interested in your own thoughts about euthanasia. because you have given none. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentwy Neutral Newbie October 25, 2009 Share October 25, 2009 really? taking away life of others is also a sin in all religions? read the koran or the bible recently? I am interested to know though why you think it's a sin to take your own life. Is it because you believe your life doesn't belong to you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freestylers09 5th Gear October 25, 2009 Share October 25, 2009 if a person kana terminate disease. and zero chance of living..need spend alot for the zero chance and suffering and burden to family.. will they wan to continue to live?if given choice,tink they will wan end it too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyboy 1st Gear October 25, 2009 Share October 25, 2009 Would you consider life support be considered playing God? When a person is technically brain dead, with only machines for 100% body function support? ha.. good one there. actually, we already have a sort of euthanasia in various forms. ceasing of feeding, life support, treatment, etc etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SangNilaUtama Neutral Newbie October 25, 2009 Author Share October 25, 2009 if a person kana terminate disease. and zero chance of living..need spend alot for the zero chance and suffering and burden to family.. will they wan to continue to live?if given choice,tink they will wan end it too Only in human understanding that there is "0" chance. How much do we really know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicYouth Clutched October 25, 2009 Share October 25, 2009 if this is just a personal attack on Radx - then i would say you are indeed like a child. and it is because of pple such as yourself that moderation actually exists in online forums. However, i am interested in your own thoughts about euthanasia. because you have given none. its obvious! well said!! [thumbsup] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freestylers09 5th Gear October 25, 2009 Share October 25, 2009 then what else beside human to determine? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyboy 1st Gear October 25, 2009 Share October 25, 2009 if a person kana terminate disease. and zero chance of living..need spend alot for the zero chance and suffering and burden to family.. will they wan to continue to live?if given choice,tink they will wan end it too well, for terminal cases, usually there's this thing called palliative care. it's not to prolong life, but to help them live the last months or days with dignity and reduce pain. i think this is a good compromise to euthanasia. in fact, i am not sure why there is a pressing NEED for euthanasia as in the mercy killing aspect, when there's this option for palliative care. but personally, for those with no religious hang ups over euthanasia, i personally do not oppose it. different people have different morals, and one should not impose morals on others Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SangNilaUtama Neutral Newbie October 25, 2009 Author Share October 25, 2009 really? taking away life of others is also a sin in all religions? read the koran or the bible recently? I am interested to know though why you think it's a sin to take your own life. Is it because you believe your life doesn't belong to you? Say if your parents have cancer and is terminal. Will you euthanize them? When you were a child and if you have had terminal illness I guarantee your parents will do all they can to save you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freestylers09 5th Gear October 25, 2009 Share October 25, 2009 free one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bfree Neutral Newbie October 25, 2009 Share October 25, 2009 TS, I hav no problem wif u startin a veri debatable & intellect topic. Bt it seems dat u r more concern abt wat Bro RAdX had said thn the topic itself. It seems to me that the importance of this topic is not in it the contents open for debate bt rather, to prove whether the opinions of Bro RadX is right or wrong. Pardon me, if I hav, in anyway misinterpret ur intentions of startin tis veri interestin, debatable & intellect topic for which I am veri interested in hearing, to learn from the Bros & Sis here & share my 2 cents worth. I hope everyone who wants to contribute to tis thread will hav a common understandin to agree to disagree. It is freedom of speech & thoughts. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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