Canada has legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide, known as medical assistance in dying (MAiD), under certain circumstances. These practices deliberately and intentionally cause a person’s death.
All human life is precious. Life is a gift from God for us to respect and protect through all its stages. As Christians, we believe that every person is made in God’s image (Gen 1:27) and loved by him (John 3:16). God is with us in our suffering and can redeem it (2 Cor 4: 7-12, 16-18). He is sovereign over life (Acts 17:24-26) and over death (1 Cor 15:20-28).
God calls us to care for those who are vulnerable, including those who are ill or near the end of life. The EFC supports palliative care as a compassionate response that supports and cares for those who are suffering or terminally ill.
Biblical principles such as respect for the dignity and sanctity of all human life, justice, and the care for those who are vulnerable are the basis of our opposition to euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Canada needs to prioritize treatment and support for Canadians - not facilitate or bring about their death.
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Canada has legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide, known as medical assistance in dying (MAiD), under certain circumstances. These practices deliberately and intentionally cause a person’s death.
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Canada has legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide, known as medical assistance in dying (MAiD), under certain circumstances. These practices deliberately and intentionally cause a person’s death.
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An update about the extension of medical assistance in dying to Canadians with mental...
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An EFC brief to a UN committee on discrimination against women calls for Canada's MAiD law to be repealed and for the creation of a permanent anti-trafficking strategy
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Bill S-248 would allow advance requests for euthanasia.
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Six-page pdf from Feb. 2023.
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This paper was written by EFC President and CEO (and resident theologian) Dr. David Guretzki, PhD. It was commissioned by the EMCC.
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