Basic Questions on Suicide and Euthanasia
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Overview
Many in our society champion suicide, assisted suicide, and euthanasia as acceptable answers to intractable physical and emotional problems. There are alternatives to this contemporary "culture of death," however, that uphold the sanctity of human life and seek to meet the problems of fear, pain, and despair with compassion and dignity. Some questions answered in this work include:
- How do active and passive euthanasia differ?
- Do I have a "right to die"?
- Is suicide the unpardonable sin?
- Why hasn't Dr. Kevorkian been convicted of a crime?
- What should I do if I feel suicidal?
Top Highlights
“People who commit suicide have an overwhelming feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness.” (Page 15)
“Ultimately, suicide is not about death but about living. It is about an accumulation of our fears and unwanted circumstances that eventually leads to emotional and psychological tunnel vision.” (Page 16)
“Six suicides are recorded in the Bible, five in the Old Testament and one in the New Testament.33 In none of the cases is there a moral approval of the act.” (Page 35)
“Suicide always creates more pain than it alleviates.” (Page 16)
“Knowing God as the Who behind our circumstances enables us to move beyond the why of our circumstances.” (Page 33)
Contributors
- Linda K. Bevington
- Paige C. Cunningham
- William R. Cutrer
- Timothy J. Demy
- John F. Kilner
- Donal P. O'Mathuna
- Gary P. Stewart
Praise for the Print Edition
...these extraordinary questions are tackled with due seriousness (they make everyone think) and yet also with accessibility (no one who thinks will be excluded). It is hard to imagine a more important set of questions or a more timely publication.
—Nigel M. de S. Cameron, Trinity International University
Product Details
- Title: Basic Questions on Suicide and Euthanasia
- Publisher: Kregel
- Publication Date: 1998
- Pages: 80
About the Contributors
Linda K. Bevington, M.A., is the Project Manager for the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity, Bannockburn, Illinois.
Paige C. Cunningham, J.D., has written numerous articles on abortion and the law; she is coauthor of the amicus brief that Justice O'Connor cited in her discussion of viability in Webster v. Reproductive Health Services.
William R. Cutrer, M.D., served for many years as an obstetrician/gynecologist specializing in the treatment of infertility. He is currently serving as the Dallas/Fort Worth Area Director for The Christian Medical and Dental Society.
Timothy J. Demy, Th.M., Th.D., is a military chaplain and coauthor and author of numerous books and articles. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society.
John F. Kilner, Ph.D., is Director of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity, Bannockburn, Illinois. He is also Professor of Bioethics and Contemporary Culture at Trinity International University, Deerfield, Illinois.
Donal P. O'Mathuna, Ph.D., is Associate Professor or Medical Ethics and Chemistry at Mount Carmel College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio.
Gary P. Stewart, Th.M., D.Min., is a military chaplain and coauthor of numerous books and articles. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society.
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