The Right to Die?: Caring Alternatives to EuthanasiaThe Right to Die? challenges us to accept that there is no disgrace in human mortality, that human dignity can be cared for and respected in the midst of life's worst experiences. Mark suggests that Christians must become proactive in providing alternatives to assisted suicide and euthanasia while offering at least three promises to the terminally ill person: to the best of our ability, we will not allow you to die in pain; we will not allow you to die alone; you will not be a burden to anyone. |
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Introduction | 9 |
SociallyAssisted Death | 15 |
Death and Dignity | 43 |
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