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Death Is Not a Right
Legalized assisted suicide is gaining steam. A robust theology of suffering might help us stem the tide.
Birth and Death are Life Issues
A note from CT’s editorial director of features in our March/April issue.
Killing People Is Not the Same as Allowing Them to Die
And the church of Jesus Christ has to offer people a better way of thinking about life and dependence if we want to push against the horrors of euthanasia.
New York Legalized Assisted Suicide. What’s Next?
A conversation with physician and ethicist Lydia Dugdale.
So What If the Bible Doesn’t Mention Embryo Screening?
Silence from Scripture on new technologies and the ethical questions they raise is no excuse for silence from the church.
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CRC Helps Pastors Minister Where Assisted Suicide Is Legal
The Reformed denomination “deplores” the legalization of the practice and offers recommendations for caring for the dying.
O Death, Where Is Your Pod?
A controversial Swiss device advertises a quick and painless death. The cross shows us another way.
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Irish Evangelicals Stand Against Growing Approval for Assisted Dying
With the UK making moves to legalize the practice, Protestant and Catholic leaders reiterate a pro-life defense for the vulnerable.
Why Christians Oppose Euthanasia
The immorality of killing the old and ill has never been in question for Christians. Nor is our duty to care for those the world devalues.
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UK Christians Lament Landmark Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying
Pro-life faith leaders say Parliament’s proposed bill fails to protect the vulnerable and fear it will “create more suffering and chaos.”