All Assisted dying articles
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OpinionTim Farron: ‘Christians must keep fighting assisted dying’
Christians shouldn’t be surprised if assisted dying is legalised in the UK, says Tim Farron MP. But we must continue to challenge it, even if our motivations are questioned. The sanctity of life is at stake
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OpinionEsther Rantzen is wrong. There’s no such thing as ‘secular neutrality’
Christians should not feel intimidated by those who say our faith is not a legitimate basis from which to express an opinion. Everyone’s worldview is shaped by something, says Jamie Gillies, including humanists, atheists or secularists. Ours is no less valid
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OpinionTim Farron: Assisted dying makes the vulnerable even more so
Changing the law will make those at risk of abuse much more vulnerable, says Tim Farron, as well as putting pressure on the elderly and infirm to ‘do the decent thing’ and choose death
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Magazine EditorialFrom the editor: Why I’m against assisted suicide
A change in the law could be disastrous, says Sam Hailes, as he introduces Premier’s new campaign
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Opinion7 reasons why the assisted suicide plans should be rejected
The full text of the End of Life Bill tabled by Kim Leadbeater MP, has been published. With less than three weeks before politicians vote on it, James Mildred explains why it is imprecise, dangerous and should not be passed into law
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OpinionThe Good Samaritan didn’t offer lethal drugs to the dying. Neither should we
A proposal to legalise assisted dying will be debated by MPs this month. James Mildred says Christians have many powerful reasons to oppose a change in the law
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OpinionThis suicide pod is horrific. But it’s the logical result of our consumer society
Assisted suicide is the ultimate expression of individualism, says Tony Wilson. But we can’t control all aspects of our lives, and Christians have good reasons to surrender their wants and desires to God
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OpinionYes, I’m a Christian. But my opposition to assisted suicide isn’t faith-based
A vote to legalise assisted dying across the UK could be imminent, according to some media reports. If passed, it could bring about one of the biggest social changes in the UK since the 1967 Abortion Act. George Pitcher says the issue deserves a proper, unemotional debate
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OpinionAllowing assisted suicide would be like opening the door to hell
Esther Rantzen’s petition to legalise assisted dying received more than 200,000 signatories, triggering a parliamentary debate. Christian Concern’s Andrea Williams is calling on politicians to protect the sanctity of life
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OpinionEuthanasia is just eugenics in disguise. Christians must stand against it
In a recent conversation with Esther Rantzen, Sir Keir Starmer made it clear that he supported plans to legalise assisted dying in the UK. As a minister and the parent of a child with Autism, Sam Tomlin has serious concerns
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OpinionScotland’s leaders made a terrible mistake this week – assisted suicide is a slippery slope
Christians must stand against the prescription of poison to people who are suffering, says Jamie Gillies
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OpinionPraise God the House of Lords rejected attempts to legalise assisted suicide (again!)
This was the 12th attempt by campaigners to change the law. Thankfully they have failed again, says Alistair Thompson
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OpinionPeople are being scared into supporting assisted suicide. Christians must tell a different story
Access to good palliative care for everyone is what Christians should be campaigning for, says this doctor
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OpinionThe Bible doesn’t condemn assisted dying. But changing the law would still be wrong
Christians need compassion when debating assisted dying. But legalising it sets us on a slippery slope, says Chris Goswami
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Magazine FeaturesEuthanasia: In search of a compassionate response
As the campaign to legalise assisted dying ramps up, Heather Tomlinson explains why Christians need to reassess their assumptions about individualism and personal autonomy
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OpinionFrom caring to killing: As an NHS doctor, I could never support assisted dying
New bills to legalise assisted dying have been lodged in both Holyrood and Westminster, while in Jersey a citizens’ jury has already voted in favour of changing the law. But Dr Kalpana Dein, a Christian and Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, believes such a move would bring about devastating consequences
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OpinionCall the Midwife usually helps us see God in all of life. But the writers got it wrong on abortion
Call the Midwife never shies away from the big issues, says Jennie Pollock. But in this case, does the Christian viewpoint have to look like the less compassionate option?
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OpinionMatt Hancock wants another debate on assisted dying. Christians need to be prepared
Matt Hancock has opened the door to changing the law on assisted suicide, says CARE’s James Mildred, as he urges Christians to oppose the move
