"God gives life and only God can take it away" Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have considered more than one point of view
“God gives life and only God can take it away”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have considered more than one point of view
To a certain extent I believe in this statement, although not in all cases. I think that each case should be judged on it’s own merits. There are many ways in which people can die at the hands of other human beings. Indeed, there are also ways in which people can be given life from other humans.
In the case of taking the life of another, I am against this, with the exception of two cases. Firstly, in the case where a woman has become pregnant because of rape or incest. In this case I think a woman should be allowed to have an abortion, but I do not agree with abortion under any other circumstances. I believe that is a violation of human rights if the woman is made endure the nine months of pregnancy and then the pain and stress of labour. Also the woman would then have to live with the child unless it is given up for adoption. I see this as a better option for the mother, and also for the child as it would be able to grow up in a loving environment. Yet still the fact remains that the mother could be emotionally scarred because of the situation. Secondly, euthanasia or a mercy killing, which I believe to be acceptable if the person who is suffering consents or has consented to their life being ended unnaturally. I would see it as unfair for them to have to endure more pain until the time comes when they do actually die. However, does sickness deserve the death penalty and who has the right to choose whether life is taken or not?
