EUTHANASIA

Euthanasia

Euthanasia

Introduction

Euthanasia is one of the most debated and controversial issues facing the American society. There have been many legislations passed in favor of and against the practice of physician assisted suicide and euthanasia. In this paper, the legality of euthanasia is critically analyzed, focusing on the Jesus' physical death as mentioned in the bible (Edwards, 1986).

Most of the proponents of euthanasia and assisted suicide hold the point view that it is legal to encourage terminally ill people to decide for assisted suicide or euthanasia. On the other hand the opponents have more vivid reasons to voice their concerns against the ...