Editing Euthanasia (section)

==Religious views==
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===Christianity===

====Broadly against====
The Roman Catholic Church condemns euthanasia and assisted suicide as morally wrong. As paragraph 2324 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church states, "Intentional euthanasia, whatever its forms or motives, is murder. It is gravely contrary to the dignity of the human person and to the respect due to the living God, his Creator". Because of this, per the [[Declaration on Euthanasia]], the practice is unacceptable within the Church.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith |date=May 5, 1980 |title=Declaration on Euthanasia |url=https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19800505_euthanasia_en.html |access-date=2023-05-27 |website=www.vatican.va |archive-date=16 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616041716/https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19800505_euthanasia_en.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[Orthodox Church in America]], along with other Eastern Orthodox Churches, also opposes euthanasia stating that "euthanasia is the deliberate cessation of human life, and, as such, must be condemned as murder."<ref name="orthodoxchristian.info">{{cite web|url=http://www.orthodoxchristian.info/pages/Euthanasia.htm|title=The Orthodox Christian view on Euthanasia|website=www.orthodoxchristian.info|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812133422/http://www.orthodoxchristian.info/pages/Euthanasia.htm|archive-date=12 August 2017}}</ref>

Many non-Catholic churches in the United States take a stance against euthanasia. Among Protestant denominations, the Episcopal Church passed a resolution in 1991 opposing euthanasia and assisted suicide stating that it is "morally wrong and unacceptable to take a human life to relieve the suffering caused by incurable illnesses."<ref name="orthodoxchristian.info"/> Protestant and other non-Catholic churches which oppose euthanasia include:

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* [[Assemblies of God]]<ref name="ag.org">{{cite web|url=https://ag.org/Beliefs/Topics-Index/Medical-Euthanasia-and-Extraordinary-Support-to-Sustain-Life|title=Assemblies of God (USA) Official Web Site – Medical: Euthanasia, and Extraordinary Support to Sustain Life|website=ag.org|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814145809/https://ag.org/Beliefs/Topics-Index/Medical-Euthanasia-and-Extraordinary-Support-to-Sustain-Life|archive-date=14 August 2017}}</ref>
* [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/handbook-2-administering-the-church/selected-church-policies-and-guidelines/selected-church-policies|title=21. Selected Church Policies and Guidelines|website=ChurchofJesusChrist.org|access-date=16 July 2019|archive-date=21 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021203917/https://www.lds.org/handbook/handbook-2-administering-the-church/selected-church-policies|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Church of the Nazarene]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crivoice.org/creednazarene.html#Euthanasia_|title=The Church of the Nazarene, Doctrinal and Ethical Positions|website=www.crivoice.org|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108191323/http://www.crivoice.org/creednazarene.html#Euthanasia_|archive-date=8 November 2017}}</ref>
* [[Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/End_Life_DecisionsSM.pdf |title=Error |access-date=28 March 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160418054502/http://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/End_Life_DecisionsSM.pdf |archive-date=18 April 2016}}</ref>  
* [[Presbyterian Church in America]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://euthanasia.procon.org/view.answers.php?questionID=000154|title=What Are Christian Perspectives on Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide? - Euthanasia - ProCon.org|website=euthanasia.procon.org|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170815061214/http://euthanasia.procon.org/view.answers.php?questionID=000154|archive-date=15 August 2017}}</ref> 
* [[Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lcms.org/about/beliefs/faqs/lcms-views|title=LCMS Views – Frequently Asked Questions – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod|website=www.lcms.org|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814142432/https://www.lcms.org/about/beliefs/faqs/lcms-views|archive-date=14 August 2017}}</ref>
* [[Reformed Church in America]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rca.org/physicianassistedsuicide|title=General Synod Statements: Physician-Assisted Suicide – Reformed Church in America|website=www.rca.org|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170319191005/https://www.rca.org/physicianassistedsuicide|archive-date=19 March 2017}}</ref>
* [[Salvation Army]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/ipseuthanasia|title=The Salvation Army International – Positional Statement: Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide|website=www.salvationarmy.org|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814174417/http://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/ipseuthanasia|archive-date=14 August 2017}}</ref> 
* [[Seventh-day Adventist Church]]<ref name="ag.org"/> 
* [[Southern Baptist Convention]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sbc.net/resolutions/493|title=Southern Baptist Convention > Resolution on Euthanasia And Assisted Suicide|website=www.sbc.net|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009015714/http://www.sbc.net/resolutions/493|archive-date=9 October 2017}}</ref> 
* [[United Methodist Church]]<ref name="orthodoxchristian.info"/> 
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====Partially in favor of====
The [[Church of England]] accepts passive euthanasia under some circumstances, but is strongly against active euthanasia, and has led opposition against recent attempts to legalise it.<ref>Why the Church of England Supports the Current Law on Assisted Suicide. Dr Brendan McCarthy Archbishops' Council Church House, London 2015</ref> The [[United Church of Canada]] accepts passive euthanasia under some circumstances, but is in general against active euthanasia, with growing acceptance now that active euthanasia has been partly legalised in Canada.<ref>Submission to The Special Joint Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying. Rev. Jordan Cantwell Moderator of The United Church of Canada. 2016</ref> The [[Waldensians]] take a liberal stance on euthanasia and allow the decision to lie with individuals.<ref name="Ozzano Giorgi 2015 p. 178">{{cite book | last1=Ozzano | first1=L. | last2=Giorgi | first2=A. | title=European Culture Wars and the Italian Case: Which side are you on? | publisher=Taylor & Francis | series=Routledge Studies in Religion and Politics | year=2015 | isbn=978-1-317-36548-8 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fdyPCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA178 | access-date=2023-05-05 | page=178 | archive-date=13 May 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513113441/https://books.google.com/books?id=fdyPCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA178 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Garnier 2022 p. 135">{{cite book | last=Garnier | first=T. | title=From God to Climate Change: The journey of Albert Garnier's 30-year mission in China to scientist son Ben's fight with the riddle of the world | publisher=Paragon Publishing | year=2022 | isbn=978-1-78222-969-8 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7--hEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA135 | access-date=2023-05-05 | page=135 | archive-date=13 May 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513113440/https://books.google.com/books?id=7--hEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA135 | url-status=live }}</ref>

===Islam===
Euthanasia is a complex issue in Islamic theology; however, in general it is considered contrary to [[Sharia|Islamic law]] and [[Islamic holy books|holy texts]]. Among interpretations of the [[Quran|Qur'an]] and [[Hadith]], the early termination of life is a crime, be it by suicide or helping one commit suicide. The various positions on the cessation of medical treatment are mixed and considered a different class of action than direct termination of life, especially if the patient is suffering. Suicide and euthanasia are both crimes in almost all [[Muslim world|Muslim majority countries]].<ref>Islamic Perspectives, Euthanasia (Qatl al-raḥma). Abulfadl Mohsin Ebrahim. Journal of the Islamic Medical Association of North America 2007 Volume 4.</ref>

===Judaism===

There is much debate on the topic of euthanasia in Judaic theology, ethics, and general opinion (especially in Israel and the United States). Passive euthanasia was declared legal by [[Supreme Court (Israel)|Israel's highest court]] under certain conditions and has reached some level of acceptance. Active euthanasia remains illegal; however, the topic is actively under debate with no clear consensus through legal, ethical, theological and spiritual perspectives.<ref>Death and Euthanasia in Jewish Law: Essays and Responses. W Jacob and M. Zemer. Pitsburg and Tel Aviv. Rodef Shalom Press. 1995</ref>

=== Hinduism ===
Although there is no absolute consensus, Hinduism generally views euthanasia as a serious act that conflicts with core principles such as Dharma (duty), Karma (actions and their consequences), and Ahimsa (non-violence).<ref>{{Cite web |title=BBC - Religions - Hinduism: Euthanasia, assisted dying and Suicide |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/hinduethics/euthanasia.shtml |access-date=2024-12-22 |website=www.bbc.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref>