hi can u help me with this religion essay?

Question

the question is: Examine and comment on beliefs about euthanasia between two religions

ive chosen christianity and islam

ive put these sort of topics in

General Christian view
General muslim view
Quotes with meanings and reasons for each
Sanctity of life for each
Exceptions and omissions for each
Moral view
Wat should they do instead of euthanasia
statistics

can u tell me if this is the right sort of thing to do, or any other topics i cud cover in this essay question, other than the ones already listed

Answer 1

Depends on how long the paper is. If it is a 5-10 page paper, here is what I would do (expanding on each as required):



Since there are different sects within each religion I might do this:



I would divide it up -one part on Bible, one part of Koran with each of these subsets addressed for each religion:

-Biblical/Koranic view

-modern view in each religion

-sanctity of life in each

-exceptions and omissions

-other practices which replace euthenasia, if any

-each subset should include citations,

quotes, etc. all footnoted or endnoted.



Also, I would start off with the statistics of euthenasia in general and then lead into the religious beliefs of each religion. "Statistically speaking, euthenasia is practiced by people of all cultures and belief systems...but while it is practiced, many religions speak out against this often considered humane way to die. Chief among those is Christianity and Islam...."

Then at the end, you can wrap everything together by readdressing statistics with a summary of each religions' belief on the subject versus their actual practice of euthenasia.

Answer 2

Good start to the essay. You have covered a lot and it looks like the paper is going to be quite large. You may want to cover fewer topics. There are many views to most of those topics.

The Bible has references to this topic:

Exodus 20:13 Thou shalt not kill.

I Corinthians 3:16 ¶ Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.



This talking about the human body.



There are others but you will have to take time for that and you can find a reference Bible that gives other scriptures that relate to these. Usually found in a center reference column or at the end of the verse in small print.

Answer 3

"can u tell me if this is the right sort of thing to do"



I would start by (well first learn to spell) then:



Research the General Christian view

Research the General muslim view

Research Quotes with meanings and reasons for each

Sanctity of life for each

Research Exceptions and omissions for each

Research Moral view

Research Wat should they do instead of euthanasia

statistics



That is just where I would start. I would not start by asking others to do my work for me.

Answer 4

That seems very thorough!



You don't mention a summary at the end, but I assume at that point you'd want to note the similarities and differences between the two religions, yes?

Answer 5

SHIA ISLAM

(Two of the three answers are according to Ayatullah Sistani, who is followed by most Shia Muslims. The second answer is from Sayyid Fadlullah.)

http://www.shiachat.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=40331&st=0&p=501171&#entry501171

"Euthanasia, Halal or not?"

YaZahraa`

Sep 11 2004, 12:32 AM Post #3

According to Ayotullah Seestani:

"It is not permissible for a doctor to switch of [off] the medical apparatus providing a Muslim patient with oxygen, even if he is brain dead, i.e. in vegetative state. This is beacause the human life is Islam is sacrosanct. The doctor should not give in to the demand of the patient or his family-members for stopping medical aid. If the doctor pulls out the plug and the Muslim patient dies because of it, he will be considered a killer."





http://www.shiachat.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=40331&st=0&p=501991&#entry501991

Khademat_AhlulBayt

Sep 11 2004, 07:13 PM Post #10

Sayyed Fadhlullah

...

"[If] mercy killing means brain death, when the patient is considered medically dead and when the possibility of the brain’s re-functioning is less than one percent, then we can say that it is not a must to use the apparatus that elongates the body’s life represented by the heart movement."

...



[my note: Sayyid Fadlullah has been slidelined by many from among the mainstream Shia scholarship.]



"Lawful killing"

http://www.shiachat.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=31639&st=0&p=379183&#entry379183

Abdul Hussain

May 12 2004, 06:35 PM Post #9

According to Sayyid Seestani:

(Q.62) A doctor who works in a hospital in Chicago, USA might, as a matter of standing procedure, not resort to giving a patient, who is suffering from terminal illness, life saving help like CPR. This procedure is adopted when, for instance, the patient's heart had stopped or blood pressure are dropping. In so doing the hospital and doctors will let the patient pass away peacefully. Should the doctor recommend DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) following hospital orders?



A: If the patient is non-Muslim, there is no objection to not giving the him life saving help like CPR. If the patient is Muslim, you have to exhaust all means to rescuing his life. The patient's request and/or that of his relatives not to save his life must be rendered ineffective.



(Q.63) What is the ruling on patients, who are brain dead, i.e. they do not have any senses and are only kept alive through some life supporting devices? Should the doctor, following hospital orders, remove such devices and let the patient die peacefully?



A: If the patient is non-Muslim, there is no objection to removing such medical devices, that help the patient continue life. If the patient is Muslim, it is not permissible to do so. The request of his relatives to switch off the life supporting machine must be rendered ineffective.



SUNNI ISLAM

(Both answers are in accordance with the Hanafi madhhab, which is practised by the majority of Sunni Muslims.)

http://qa.sunnipath.com/issue_view.asp?HD=1&ID=4918&CATE=233

With regards to withdrawing treatment from patients in order for them to die naturally and in a dignified way, it should be remembered that according to the majority of scholars medical treatment is not something that is necessary (wajib) upon the person inflicted with a illness. It is merely something that is permissible. Some scholars went to the extent to say that it is preferable to abstain from treatment and have patience (sabr) rather than treating the illness or disease.



http://qa.sunnipath.com/issue_view_print.asp?ID=5046

It is permitted to stop medication, because it is established from the Sunna of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that it is a recommended sunna, but not obligatory, to undertake medical treatment. This is the position of the overwhelming majority of Islamic scholarship.



More from Shia Islam

http://www.al-islam.org/greater_sins_complete/10.htm

Murder

The fifth Greater Sin is the murder of that person whose execution has not been ordered by Allah (S.w.T.) and the Holy Prophet (S). Traditions which confirm that murder is a Greater Sin have already been mentioned at the beginning. Moreover the verses of the Holy Qur’an mention clearly the Divine punishment for the murderers.

[There is much material on this page. Check it out. See also 5:32 of the Qur'an: http://www.al-islam.org/quran/process.asp?tArabic=on&tShakir=on&tAliCommentary=on&Sura=5&SavedSura=1&fAya=32&tAya=32&searchText=&arabicdisplay=windows .]

Answer 6

Islam's Stance on Euthanasia

http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?pagename=IslamOnline-English-Ask_Scholar/FatwaE/FatwaE&cid=1119503544774



Euthanasia and Islam

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/fields/2704/article20.html