Blood Brothers Dr. Calum Miller | Abortion, Euthanasia, Individualism & Cultural Christianity | BB #172
Jun 28, 2025
Calum Miller, a British Christian philosopher, ethicist, and NHS doctor, dives deep into the controversial topics of abortion and assisted dying. He discusses the recent UK legislation allowing abortion up to birth and the implications of the assisted dying bill. The conversation navigates the challenges posed by individualism on mental health and family structures. Miller also reflects on the complexities of religious ethics surrounding practices like halal and kosher slaughter, and the need for open dialogue in an increasingly polarized society.
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Christian View on Assisted Dying
- Christianity shares the view that life is sacred and no one has the right to end their own life or another's.
- The UK government's assisted dying law contradicts this by legitimizing certain cases of assisted suicide.
Misconceptions About Euthanasia
- Suicide violates a fundamental human right to life that should be protected, even from oneself.
- The main reasons for euthanasia are loss of dignity and feeling like a burden, not physical pain alone.
Family Support and Patient Care
- Dr. Miller observed that Muslim patients typically have large family support during hospital stays.
- White British patients often face loneliness and lack visitor presence, contributing to vulnerability.
