There has been much political controversy in Canada over the acceptability of MAiD. What, if anything, has Watchtower said about this issue?
What does Watchtower think of being Medically Assisted in Death (MAiD)?
by Vanderhoven7 19 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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Vanderhoven7
A little background and church response
https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2022-May-Jun/Navigating-Medical-Assistance-in-Dying
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waton
Jesus was on a suicidal, kamikaze mission from the inception, the clergy, romans were merely assistants.
In same languages suicide is " self-murder " .
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Anony Mous
I’m sure the WTBTS is firmly against it, because it loses them donators. On the other hand, if, like the Canadian government, they could make/save money on it, this will quickly become a “matter of conscience”, if it’s a lot of money (like the COVID vaccines), then it will be required.
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Biahi
The WT society approves, provided that the person signs over all their assets to them, first.
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blondie
Here is an ambiguous phrase put in an article about assisted "suicide". "A person who shows respect for life would seek the best medical care available. Yet, doing so does not require choosing medical procedures that simply prolong a dying process that is nearly complete."https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/ijwbq/0 p. 135 Euthanasia
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Beth Sarim
It's hard to say on this. I can't really recall seeing anything in print from the Borg on it. If anything, the Borg would likely to shy away from legal ramifications, of course.
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blondie
Beth Sarim, the comment I posted above is as close as they get to it, by saying that jws could refuse treatment if they had a terminal illness; my non-jw MIL refused any medication that were just to alleviate the painful symptoms but assisted "suicide" is not allowed in my state. I do wonder too even if it is legal by non-jw standards, the WTS would probably make their position on it override what the government says.
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Vanderhoven7
Hi Waton,
Perhaps JWs in desperate need of a blood transfusion could be labeled suicidal, but I don't see Christ as suicidal. Examining His prayer in Gethsemane would suggest otherwise. Martyrdom would be a more fitting description.
Does Watchtower hold that there are circumstances where MAiD is justified?
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Vanderhoven7
Excellent find Blondie.
I wonder if "mercy killing" goes on in our hospitals rather regularly. As the end approaches for the elderly, does ramping up their morphine contribute to a speedy death?