Peel Back the Facade of Compassion
People who pretend otherwise must rely on sophistry and public ignorance about the reality of prenatal life to make abortion seem acceptable.
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Sleepless Nights and the Fear of Dying
A recent headline brought a chilling awareness that life is no longer valuable at any stage. The headline from a British newspaper reads, “Fearful elderly people carry ‘anti-euthanasia cards.
Euthanasia as “Comfort”
A “helium hood” is the latest innovation from the sidelines where folks seem ever more committed to designing their own way of dying.
Who Should Live? Who Should Die? Take a Poll!
One of the most remarkable aspects of the digital information age is the ongoing use of polls—designed, I suppose, to make people feel like their opinion really matters.
Economics of Life-Taking’ When Isn’t It Murder?
There was a time when it would never have occurred to simple folk that murder would become a recommended solution to budgetary woes—both at a national and a state level. In fact, years ago, the very idea would have sent shivers down the spines of most people.
Repackaging Death as Life: The Third Path to Imposed Death – Part 2
Have you noticed that people in this more nuanced wing of the euthanasia movement seem to be working from the same set of talking points?
Twisted Concepts in Pain Relief
Regarding the subject of palliative care, the Catholic Church has a common-sense position set forth in the 1980 Vatican document Declaration on Euthanasia where it is stated that, as long as the goal is not to intend the death of the patient, it is permissible to use painkillers.
Today Is the Tomorrow I Feared Yesterday
Since becoming a grandparent, I have been annoying friends with pictures of my grandchildren.
The Loving Will
As a person who fully respects human life, you will want to ensure that your actual wishes are understood and carried out. Therefore, you will… Read More »The Loving Will
Living Wills and Advanced Directives
The goal of the euthanasia movement is, in effect, legal and social acceptance of death on demand. For at least some of those who can’t… Read More »Living Wills and Advanced Directives
Physician-Assisted Suicide
Let’s say a close friend of yours is really sick. According to doctors and specialists, your friend has about a 20% chance of living through… Read More »Physician-Assisted Suicide
Arguments Against Euthanasia
Some Arguments Against Voluntary Active Euthanasia Germain Grisez and Joseph M. Boyle, Jr., authors of Life and Death with Liberty and Justice (University of Notre… Read More »Arguments Against Euthanasia