Suicide pods and the trivialization of death
This is not a trivial development, for it goes to the heart of the deepest questions of existence.
The Christian Post
Skip to main contentThis is not a trivial development, for it goes to the heart of the deepest questions of existence.
Less than 1% of American Catholics agree with all three of the Catholic Church's teachings on the sanctity of life issues, showing the widespread existence of what some call "cafeteria Catholics" in the United States, according to an analysis.
What does one make of a Christian who has committed suicide?
One such story took place in Quebec where a man developed painful, terrible bedsores because the hospital didn’t have the appropriate medical mattress. After four days of suffering, he asked for medical staff to end his life. Rather than sourcing a mattress, they complied.
The United Kingdom Supreme Court is hearing arguments this week on the extent to which courts can restrict public disclosure of the identities of medical personnel involved in emotionally charged end-of-life cases involving children.
The Vatican has released a new document confirming the Catholic Church’s opposition to gender transition surgeries and surrogacy as it seeks to draw attention to the institution’s longstanding teachings about the indispensable dignity of the human person.
A 28-year-old Dutch woman suffering from depression, autism and borderline personality disorder has opted to die by assisted suicide with the help of her doctor next month.