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What is the Clinical term for assisted suicide or mercy killing?
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Euthanasia
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What are synonyms of euthanasia?
mercy-killing physician assisted suicide
What is the difference between assisted suicide and mercy killing?
assisted suicide is when someone wnts to die and you help them, mercy killing is when someone doesnt have a say in whether they die or not but would be better off dead(its illegal unless a doctor does it)
Is mercy killing accepted by Catholic Church?
No, mercy killing or assisted suicide are not accepted by the Catholic Church. God alone determines when we are to die.
Why mercy killing is wrong?
Arguably, it can still be considered "playing God." Also, this is on a shaky ground since how can it be proven if the person wanted to die or if they were sane enough to form legal consent? Because of that, someone could commit murder, make it look like assisted suicide, and argue that it was a mercy killing.
What is Difference between euthanasia and mercy killing?
Suicide means to kill oneself. Euthanasia is committed by another person.
Is euthanesia or mercy killing acceptable?
No, because what if wer are wrong and jails make money keeping people in it and it creates jobsAdded: Are you asking about Mercy Killing or about Euthanasia. They ARE different!(in the US) Three states already have Euthanasia laws and a fourth state that partially accepts the concept.
Why does mercy killing apply as violating Gods law?
From a Christian perspective a mercy killing is wrong for the same reason a suicide would be wrong. You are taking the control away from God and robbing any remaining good that that person could have given the world.
What are the example of mercy killing?
Plastic bag suffocation is a great example of mercy killing.
Is euthanasia same as mercy killing?
Yes mercy killing is another way of saying euthanasia.
Difference between euthanasia and mercy killing?
There is no difference, "Euthanasia" is just the Greek word of mercy killing!
What is the major difference between mercy killing and euthanasia?
There is no difference, "Euthanasia" is just the Greek word of mercy killing!
What other words for assisted suicide?
Mercy Killings or Euthanasia This is what Dr. Jack Kevorkian or Dr. death took part in and still believes in faithfully. Im actually writing a paper on Euthanasia right now.
