2279. Even if death is thought imminent, the ordinary care owed to a sick person cannot be legitimately interrupted. The use of painkillers to alleviate the sufferings of the dying, even at the risk of shortening their days, can be morally in conformity with human dignity if death is not willed as either an end or a means, but only foreseen and tolerated as inevitable Palliative care is a special form of disinterested charity. As such it should be encouraged.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
435. How did Jesus interpret the Law?
172. Why must the Church proclaim the Gospel to the whole world?
90. Did the incarnate Son of God have a soul with human knowledge?
468. What is the purpose of punishment?
568. What are the expressions of the life of prayer?
22. What importance does the New Testament have for Christians?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the story of Naaman and how did faith and obedience cure him of leprosy?
What is Jeremiah’s message about God’s unconditional love?
What does the Song of Songs teach us about the search for the loved one?
How can faith influence Christian behavior according to 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12?
How do the Psalms teach us to be more sensitive to God’s presence (Psalm 139:1-4)?
The Beatitudes: Understanding Their Meaning and Importance (Matthew 5:3-11)
