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Should euthanasia be legalized?
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Selected claim, supporting its parent
Most religions value life as sacred and accept no circumstances under which it can be prematurely ended.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
The Declaration on Euthanasia
outlines the Catholic position against euthanasia.
Pro claim 2
Muslims
are against euthanasia as it takes away life, which is sacred.
Con claim 1, children below
Prayopavesa
—the act of committing suicide by fasting—is deemed an acceptable practice among Hindus.
Con claim 2, children below
Religious views should have no bearing on what is legal or illegal within a country.