A Defense for Terri
A supposedly Catholic friend challenged me on my opposition to the euthanasia of Terri Shiavo. I was shocked when I discovered that he supported the killing of Terri. Here is part of his argument:
"If we truly believe in the promise of the resurrection, then why are the faithful so afraid to let her receive that promise? If the ultimate goal is to reach heaven, why are people so intent on keeping her on earth? I'd rather pray for her soul, not her body."
Catholics must avoid these kinds of weak arguments - definitely if one is to make a defense for life. The above statement is tantamount to saying that God promised resurrection so that we can have the freedom to take our own life. Recently, Terri Shiavo's autopsy reports were made public. Again, the faithful ought to bear in mind the real issue - that of the evil of euthanasia. Below is an article by Dr. Paul Chaim Benedicta Schenck.
Terry's Autopsy makes no difference.
"If we truly believe in the promise of the resurrection, then why are the faithful so afraid to let her receive that promise? If the ultimate goal is to reach heaven, why are people so intent on keeping her on earth? I'd rather pray for her soul, not her body."
Catholics must avoid these kinds of weak arguments - definitely if one is to make a defense for life. The above statement is tantamount to saying that God promised resurrection so that we can have the freedom to take our own life. Recently, Terri Shiavo's autopsy reports were made public. Again, the faithful ought to bear in mind the real issue - that of the evil of euthanasia. Below is an article by Dr. Paul Chaim Benedicta Schenck.
Terry's Autopsy makes no difference.
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