Does the Catholic church denounce euthanasia?

Answer 1

Well, yes. But its a good thing. They also provide a place for their terminally ill (less than 6 mo) members to live pain free until they pass. This makes a big difference. I have visited a Mercy Medical Hospice in my town. I am impressed with the Catholics on this one.
Like Jerry Falwell who stood against abortion-he also provided a place for women to live throughout their pregnancies and paid for all medical and living expenses as well. Then they even provided a home for the child if the mother did not want it.

Thats putting your money where your mouth is.

Answer 2

Yes
the Church encourages palliative care that reduces or eliminates pain rather than murdering or encouraging the suicide of the sick and chronically disabled


Euthanasia" which means 'good death' in Greek and most "mercy-killings' are anything but.

Catechism of the Catholic Church2268 Intentional homicide
2276-79 Euthanasia no "extrorinary means' need be pursued todrag out the dying process" the use ofpainkillersfor...the dying,even at the risk of shorteningtheir days can be morally [used]" 2279

Answer 3

Yes. Euthanasia is the taking of an innocent life. Why would it oppose abortion, contraception, embryonic stem cell research, etc., and not denounce euthanasia?

Answer 4

I think so. Catholic Church doesn't allow Euthanasia. Only God has the right to take somebody's life. HE created life and HE is the only one who can take it back.

Answer 5

Absolutely yes.

Answer 6

Of course

Answer 7

Euthanasia? Isn't that next to Lithuania?

Answer 8

I'm betting yes. Sadly.