Death and Human Dignity

GROUP #4
INTRODUCTION
Death is an inevitable part of the human experience, and it can
have a profound impact on our sense of dignity. Human dignity refers
to the inherent value and worth of every individual, and it is often
linked to concepts such as respect, autonomy, and self-
determination. When it comes to death, there are a number of
factors that can affect a person's sense of dignity, including the
circumstances of their death, the level of control they have over the
dying process, and the way in which their death is perceived by
others.

Death is a complex and sensitive topic that has been a subject of

discussion and contemplation throughout human history. It refers to
the cessation of life functions in an organism, including the end of
consciousness, brain function, and respiration. The understanding of
death varies across cultures and religions, and it is often associated
with rituals, customs, and beliefs.
 MORAL CONCERNS
DEATH PENALTY
DEATH EUTHANASIA
EUTHANASIAEU ASSISTED SUICIDE
Death penalty is a direct
PENALTYEATH
Advocates of euthanasia or mercy Assisted suicide, also known
THANASIA
killing argue that allowing patients
violation
PENALTY of the basic human as medically assisted dying
in vegetative states with no chance
right, the right to live. As the or physician-assisted
of recovery to die prevents future
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death as a punishment for and suffering. Hence we may experiencing unbearable
choose to allow euthanasia if suffering is provided with
breaking the law. In the United
someone is in severe pain and is
States, the crimes punishable the means or information
terminally ill but we may not allow
by death penalty are heinous necessary to end their own
euthanasia if it becomes clear that
crimes such as murder, rape, someone might recover and that life with the assistance of a
treason, and large-scale drug their request for euthanasia is due medical professional. This is
trafficking. to temporary mental illness or in the often done through the
case of non-voluntary euethanasia prescription of lethal
the lack of capacity to make
 MORAL POSITIONS
DEATH EUTHANASIA ASSISTED
PENALTY SUICIDE
PROS PROS PROS
• Means of Retribution • Reduced- suffering
• Respect for Autonomy
• Prevents Re-offending • Painless death
• Reduced-suffering
• There is more control over the
final decisions in life.

CONS CONS CONS

• Violation of Human Rights • Potential for abuse
• Discourage the search for
• Anti-poor • Misdiagnosis or wrong
new mode of treatment
• Error prone • Sanctity of life doctrine Prognosis
• Risk of abuse
 OUR STAND
OUR GROUP TAKES A STANCE AGAINST ALL OF THE ISSUES - THE
DEATH PENALTY, EUTHANASIA, AND ASSISTED SUICIDE - DUE TO THE
NUMEROUS CONS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH PRACTICE. THE DEATH
PENALTY PRESENTS THE RISK OF EXECUTING INNOCENT INDIVIDUALS
AND IS MORE COSTLY THAN A LIFE SENTENCE WITHOUT PAROLE.
MOREOVER, IT DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT DETERRENT EFFECT
ON CRIME. IN THE CASE OF EUTHANASIA AND ASSISTED SUICIDE,
ETHICAL CONCERNS ARISE REGARDING THE RIGHT TO LIFE AND THE
SANCTITY OF LIFE. THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL SLIPPERY SLOPE
EFFECT, WHERE VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS MAY BE COERCED INTO
ENDING THEIR LIVES, AND THE RISK OF MEDICAL ERRORS. THE
LEGALIZATION OF THESE PRACTICES MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF
ABUSE AND BROADEN ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, POSING POTENTIAL
DANGERS TO THOSE WHO CAN ACCESS THEM. THERE FORE OUR
GROUP BELIEVES THAT THE POTENTIAL HARMS AND RISKS
ASSOCIATED WITH THESE PRACTICES OUTWEIGH ANY PERCEIVED
BENEFITS AND ADVOCATES FOR ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT
 CHURCH TEACHING
DEATH EUTHANASIA ASSISTED
PENALTY SUICIDE
• COMMANDMENT 6 - • COMMANDMENT 6 -
• CATECHISM NO. 2267
THOU SHALL NOT KILL THOU SHALL NOT KILL
• FRATELLI TUTTI (“ALL
• WHEN DEATH IS • (DEUTERONOMY 30:19)
BROTHERS”)
• COMMANDMENT 6 - CLEARLY IMMINENT, THE

THOU SHALL NOT KILL BIBLE DOES NOT

REQUIRE EXTENDING
THE DYING PROCESS.
Thank You