2277. Whatever its motives and means, direct euthanasia consists in putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick, or dying persons.
It is morally unacceptable.
Thus an act or omission which, of itself or by intention, causes death in order to eliminate suffering constitutes a murder gravely contrary to the dignity of the human person and to the respect due to the living God, his Creator. The error of judgment into which one can fall in good faith does not change the nature of this murderous act, which must always be forbidden and excluded.
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119. In what way did Christ offer himself to the Father?
116. Did Jesus contradict Israel’s faith in the one God and savior?
259. What is required of one who is to be baptized?
503. What is set forth by the seventh commandment?
10. What is the value of private revelations?
461. How are parents to educate their children in the Christian faith?
169. What is the relationship of the Catholic Church with the Jewish people?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How to experience communion with God?
What is the importance of Christian witness?
The story of Daniel in the lions’ den (Daniel 6)
What is the message of Nahum 1:7-8 about God’s faithfulness in the midst of chaos?
What is the teaching on leading humble servants in 3 John 1:1-4?
What does Titus 2:7-8 teach about the standard of conduct for the church?
