Yesterday I attended the Requiem Mass for a man whose life profoundly affected mine - Dr Peter Scanlon. It was a beautiful Requiem - solemn, a little bit joyful at times and a reminder that our eyes must always be…
Tag: suffering
Euthanasia: Killing the Suffering
Once again the issue of euthanasia has been thrust into the public arena for debate. This week Sean Davison pleaded guilty to a charge of inciting and procuring his mother's attempted suicide. The Crown then withdrew the charge of attempted murder…
Response to The Dangers of Euthanasia
At a time where society is becoming more and more open to the idea and practice of killing those who are terminally ill, it is important that those who still hold rational and moral views on the topic are heard. …