Euthanasia, abortion and the Church
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Euthanasia, abortion and the Church The Catholic Church has consistently taught that respect for human life is one of the most essential aspects of our faith. Life includes love, respect, community, and family. Each person is entitled their right to life, a responsibility to God, to live out their life from natural birth to natural death. Unfortunately, there have been horrifying incidents where people commit murders, assault and manipulate other people. One of the Ten Commandments clearly states "Thou shall not Kill." The act of killing is not only illegal; it is unjustifiable. Abortion, euthanasia, and suicide are all acts of murder. In each circumstance, a life is being terminated intentionally and the people involved are refusing to acknowledge God's intentions for human life. Our society has been intensely corrupted to the point where each person acts for his or her benefit without thinking about the repercussions. In any case, abortion,...

