Title: Euthanasia in the United States - Wikipedia
Headings: Euthanasia in the United States
Euthanasia in the United States
Contents
Early history
Legislation and political movements
California
Maine
New Jersey
Texas
Massachusetts
Oregon
Unsuccessful initiatives
U.S. public opinion on euthanasia
Opinion by Christian affiliation
Opinion by race and gender
See also
References
Further reading

Content: Moderate Protestants, (e.g., Lutherans and Methodists) showed mixed views concerning end of life decisions in general. Both of these groups showed less support than non-affiliates, but were less opposed to it than conservative Protestants. Respondents that did not affiliate with a religion were found to support euthanasia more than those who did. The liberal Protestants (including some Presbyterians and Episcopalians) were the most supportive. In general, liberal Protestants affiliate more loosely with religious institutions and their views were not similar to those of non-affiliates. Within all groups, religiosity (i.e., self-evaluation and frequency of church attendance) also correlated to opinions on euthanasia. Individuals