Citation

Keown J. Christ. Bioeth. 2022; 28(1): 25-40.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Journal of Christian Bioethics, Publisher Oxford University Press)

DOI

10.1093/cb/cbab001

PMID

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Abstract

When two Christian prelates as internationally prominent as Desmond Tutu and George Carey call for the legalization of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, their arguments merit close consideration. This article sets out and evaluates their arguments. It concludes that the prelates rehearse the superficial case regularly advanced by euthanasia campaigners and fail adequately to engage with the arguments, both principled and practical, against legalization. © 2021 The Author(s) 2021. Published by Oxford University Press, on behalf of The Journal of Christian Bioethics, Inc. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.

Language: en

Keywords

euthanasia; physician-assisted suicide; assisted dying; the Netherlands; legalization; Carey; sanctity of life; slippery slope; Tutu