The Article
Who is the Catholic leader speaking out in the article?
Frank Leo
What does MAiD stand for?
Medical Assistance in Dying
Does the Catholic Church support assisted suicide?
No
Choosing between right and wrong is part of this.
ethics
Is feeling alone or unsupported something that could affect a person’s decision?
yes
What policy is being debated in Canada?
Expanding assisted dying (MAiD) to people with mental illness
What is “mental illness”?
Conditions that affect a person’s thinking, mood, or behavior
What does the Catholic Church want to do about MAiD?
Wants it to be restricted and/or not expanded further
Making decisions based on what you believe is right
Conscience
What catholic social teaching promotes inherit value for ones life
The life and dignity of the human person.
What is one major concern raised about the expansion of MAiD?
It could harm vulnerable people and violate human dignity
What is “human dignity”?
The belief that every person has value and deserves respect
What is one key principle that everyone has that the Church emphasizes?
Human dignity
Respecting a person’s worth reflects this key moral value.
human dignity
This concern questions whether mental illness affects decision-making ability.
Consent
What country is this issue taking place in?
Canada
What does “euthanasia” mean?
Ending a person’s life to relieve suffering (often by a doctor)
The Church believes suffering should be met with care, not the action of ___
ending life (or euthanasia)
Trying to do what’s best for everyone in society
Common good
What catholic social teaching represents concern for those in need?
Preferential option for the vulnerable
What is the Church encouraging people to do politically?
Vote / take action to stop or limit the expansion
What is “consent” and why is it complicated in this issue?
Permission/choice; complicated because mental illness can affect decision-making
This commandment supports the Church’s stance against killing.
What is “Thou shall not kill”?
Letting people make their own choices (starts with a)
Autonomy
Should there be stricter rules when a decision involves ending a life? (give at least 1 reason)
yes