Title: BBC - Ethics - Euthanasia: Religion and euthanasia
Headings: Religion and euthanasia
Religion and euthanasia
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Religion and euthanasia
Religions and death
Religious views on euthanasia:
Religions and euthanasia
God has forbidden it
Human life is sacred
Human life is special
Eastern religions
Freedom from mortal life
Non-harm - the principle of ahimsa
The sanctity of life

Content: All faiths offer meaning and explanations for death and dying; all faiths try to find a place for death and dying within human experience. For those left behind when someone dies religions provide rituals to mark death, and ceremonies to remember those who have died. Religions provide understanding and comfort for those who are facing death. Religions regard understanding death and dying as vital to finding meaning in human life. Dying is often seen as an occasion for getting powerful spiritual insights as well as for preparing for whatever afterlife may be to come. So it's not surprising that all faiths have strong views on euthanasia. Religious views on euthanasia: Buddhism
Christian
Roman Catholic
Hindu
Islam
Judaism
Sikhism
Religions and euthanasia
Most religions disapprove of euthanasia. Some of them absolutely forbid it.