The right to life is regarded as a human right—as a right that everyone also views as fundamental—and ultimately it belongs to everyone, at least theoretically. Preborn human beings—even if they were capable of it—cannot always invoke this right; it is only granted to them selectively, only if the mother agrees with it. This withdrawal of the human right to life is manifested not only in abortion law. This legal restriction of the right is being discussed also in connection with active assistance in dying, and this restriction has already become a legal reality in several European countries. Whereas after the last World War there was still a generally accepted taboo against debating the legalization of killing within the framework of active assistance in dying, the ethical debate developed gradually and now includes the legalization of killing by third parties, if someone wishes it. The ethical dimension and relevance of this debate are immense.
Is killing ever good? A conversation about active assistance in dying – Catholic World Report
Is killing ever good? A conversation about active assistance in dying – Catholic World Report
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