Is it ever compassionate to seek death for a patient? How can we protect our loved ones from mistreatment in end-of-life care? And what risks arise when the sanctity of life is compromised by the legalization of assisted suicide?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Charlie Camosy, author of eight books and professor of Theological and Social Ethics at Fordham University. Together, we examine the moral dilemmas posed by assisted dying laws, including recent developments like the UK’s decision to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients.
We discuss the strongest arguments in favor of assisted suicide and explain why they fail to honor the dignity of the human person. This critical conversation sheds light on how Christians can respond to these complex issues with truth and compassion.
I hope this dialogue helps you reflect deeply on the value of life and equips you to engage with this crucial topic in your community and beyond.
Charlie's website: https://www.charlescamosy.com/
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00:00 - Intro
03:02 - California Case
05:05 - Canada Case
07:40 - Assisted Suicide in the western world
09:30 - Definition of Assisted Suicide
11:47 - What’s going on in the UK right now?
13:08 - Steel Man Argument for Assisted Suicide
16:14 - What is Palliative Care?
20:10 - Important Distinctions to make
36:28 - Is money part of the equation?
