Euthanasia
glossary_termAn action or an omission which, of itself or by intention, causes the death of handicapped, sick, or dying persons--sometimes with an attempt to justify the act as a means of eliminating suffering. Euthanasia violates the fifth commandment of the law of God
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§2277
CHAPTER TWO YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF
Whatever its motives and means, direct Euthanasia consists in putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick, or dying persons. It is morally unacceptable.