A collection of articles featured in the latest edition of The Newman Rambler, from a variety of authors, address many of the questions and concerns surrounding the concept of dying with dignity.
Continue Reading → What Does Dying with Dignity Mean?
For centuries, doctors subscribed to the Hippocratic Oath, a vow that includes admonitions against abortion, assisted suicide, and euthanasia. But for decades the Hippocratic ideal and the Christians concept of neighbor love have been eroded in the medical field by unethical bioethicists. So it’s not surprising that we now find some bioethicists who would prefer to restrict the conscience of doctors in a more politically correct manner. Read more >>
Being connected via the phone to practically everyone and everything we value in life has become a 21st century obsession. At the same time The New York Times informs us that there is an epidemic of loneliness in such countries. How can that be? Read more >>
Continue Reading → All the lonely people – have they no one of their own?
If I said I wanted to die, the press, celebrities and the public would support my choice, seeing it as rational and understandable. Yet when a healthy, non-disabled person wants to kill themself it’s seen as a tragedy, and support and prevention tools are provided. Suicide is not seen as socially desirable – so why is assisted suicide seen as compassionate when it’s for ill or disabled people? Read more >>
Continue Reading → Legalising assisted dying is dangerous for disabled people. Not compassionate
The head of an international anti-euthanasia organization warns that allowing people to legally commit suicide because of depression can quickly get out of control. Read more >>
Continue Reading → Psychological suffering now a qualifier for euthanasia