“Why Euthanasia Is Wrong — From A Secular Viewpoint”
By BRIAN CLOWES (Editor’s Note: Brian Clowes has been director of research and training at Human Life International since 1995. For an electronic copy of chapter 23 of The Facts of Life, “Euthanasia,” e-mail him at bclowes@hli.org.) + + + Conclusion We have seen that there are several reasons why physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia are wrong — from a secular viewpoint. To begin with, a very high percentage of people recover from allegedly permanent comatose states. Euthanasia also sets a terrible example for younger people, is a lazy and shortsighted way of dealing with problems, and is the greatest example of succumbing to ultimate despair. However, perhaps the most important reason that self-murder is wrong from a practical standpoint is…Continue Reading