The Prime Minster John Key, and the leader of the opposition Phil Goff both spoke about their beliefs at the Family First Conference. Neither believes he is going to heaven. Goff believes there is “a force that is beyond mankind” – but “I don’t believe in an afterlife.” Key said “I can’t tell you what Read more
A terminally ill seven-year-old boy has died after decision not to do life-prolonging surgery. “It is always tragic to see a young boy die. There are times, however, when drawn out and distressing medical procedures can simply prolong the agony of an inevitable death,” says Father Neil Vaney. “This young lad had an incurable condition. Providing a Read more
Is euthanasia an act of compassion and love? It supporters say it is. Yet, this “compassion” or “love” is largely left undefined in modern discourse, including by those who advocate for euthanasia. When it is discussed by these advocates, love and compassion are often equated with feelings. Joel Hodge suggests that “the euthanasia advocates have fallen Read more
Errors in YouCat, the Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church came to light during YouCat’s launch at the Vatican. Among the translation errors are an implication that the Holy See approves of contraception and euthanasia. The catechism, a project of the Austrian, German and Swiss bishops’ conferences were to be given to participants at World Youth Day Read more
Tasmania may become the first state in Australia to legalise “death with dignity” clinics. The move comes after Labor Premier Lara Giddings said she is committed to working with the Greens to prepare a private member’s bill for voluntary euthanasia. “The Leader of the Tasmanian Greens (Nick) McKim and I will continue to progress this initiative Read more