"Your opinion matters/Week #16/Euthanasia/@rajithpriyasad"

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"Euthanasia"

![1000021241.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdjbwzqvqgPkMG6CZ6D9KNLSSP92mbQNtKZaMEg9xfWkh/1000021241.png)| |-| Euthanasia means highlighting a death. Here, an extremely distressed person, with his consent, is put to death without further distress. There are different opinions about this in the society.

What is euthanasia?

| |-| ![man-being-sad-about-his-ill-wife_23-2149017307.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmd3eUNTF7gptKjZhfpFoTjTB1BF6rYoNfamFCx22BhVpU/man-being-sad-about-his-ill-wife_23-2149017307.jpg)| |-| ^{^{[Image source](https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/man-being-sad-about-his-ill-wife_15634208.htm#from_view=detail_alsolike)}} Euthanasia is the killing of a person suffering from a life-threatening illness or other condition of his own free will. This is mainly divided into active and passive. **Active Euthanasia:** Here, an action that prolongs the patient's life, for example, a drug or other method, is applied. **Passive Euthanasia:** Here, the patient is killed by not giving the drugs or equipment needed to survive.

What medicine is used for this?

| |-| In the euthanasia process, sodium thiopental is used as an active ingredient. This is a strong Mandana sila or medicine that slows down the life processes. This drug is used in high doses to stop his body from functioning and cause death. ![man-being-sad-about-his-ill-wife_23-2149017305.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmd4WLNPk4YQpv7iH8N9nnnbntRfMqASq26ijVMCGvFVLN/man-being-sad-about-his-ill-wife_23-2149017305.jpg)| |-| ^{^{[Image source](https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/man-being-sad-about-his-ill-wife_15634206.htm#fromView=search&page=1&position=25&uuid=a81db6e1-ea6c-4dcc-9a12-b4eb38f6ba36)}} In performing the euthanasia procedure, sodium thiopental is first applied to make the patient sedated. Then, potassium chloride (Potassium Chloride) or another drug is applied, stopping the function of the heart and causing death.

Is euthanasia acceptable according to Buddhism?

| |-| ![pexels-photo-236311.jpeg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTsowprcgYSkwVknXP5RGMT3bVwKd6WWPdkdpNCUXGQW9/pexels-photo-236311.jpeg)| |-| ^{^{[Image source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/two-man-monks-holding-light-236311/)}} Buddhism says that for every living being to lose a life, i.e. to be alive, is false. According to Panchasila (Pas Pannati), "Panatipatha Verani Seela" is an act of non-killing of a living being. Accordingly, according to Buddhism, euthanasia is considered wrong.

Is euthanasia acceptable according to Christianity?

| |-| ![pexels-photo-5206844.jpeg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfG431pvFcv7t45VM4BW7LxjMVk94fLcc8HmbFppMeDkk/pexels-photo-5206844.jpeg)| |-| ^{^{[Image source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-shot-of-a-person-reading-a-book-with-rosary-5206844/)}} According to the law of Christianity, "Though shall not kill", taking the life of any person is not allowed. Christianity says that life is a sacred quality received from God. Therefore, euthanasia is wrong according to Christianity.

What do I think about euthanasia?

| |-| ![doctor-checking-one-her-patients_23-2149017274.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPh9gqbkZ1tvi7hRHzG9M7CcTrYpJEBkqXF2gbSkti7Ue/doctor-checking-one-her-patients_23-2149017274.jpg)| |-| ^{^{[Image source](https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/doctor-checking-one-her-patients_15634175.htm)}} I have mixed feelings about euthanasia. I think it is very sensitive to an action with the intention of death without illness or suffering. But, on the other hand, I feel sick about having the right to take someone's life. I believe euthanasia should be an individual right and decision.

Should this be legal in my country?

| |-| ![free-photo-of-a-man-holding-a-flag.jpeg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTsj7tLA77MWpPacczjid4adb6igWVZdvS84w4TEaZQod/free-photo-of-a-man-holding-a-flag.jpeg)| |-| ^{^{[Image source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-man-holding-a-flag-15317341/)}} In my personal opinion, there are critical opinions about euthanasia being legal. In a religiously sensitive country like Sri Lanka, such a law will cause various reactions in the society. Before making such a decision, society's sentiments and religious opinions are necessary.

Have I ever tried euthanasia?

| |-| I have never encountered such a situation among our family or friends. But, if faced with such a situation, I would think about it with deep inquiry.

Conclusion

| |-| ![doctor-checking-one-her-patients_23-2149017268.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZM5aa9jxBoEmLuxePkgZk6jYAtzfbn57GBwAsHeVvyy4/doctor-checking-one-her-patients_23-2149017268.jpg)| |-| ^{^{[Image source](https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/doctor-checking-one-her-patients_15634179.htm#&position=22&from_view=collections&uuid=877292bc-4856-4532-9bfc-146faddd539d)}} Euthanasia is a hotly debated topic. This is called differently in society or according to religion. Therefore, before deciding on euthanasia, each person should be considered with their own opinions, society, and religion. An issue like euthanasia, when making personal and social decisions, requires humane sensitive inquiry and deep consideration. When we can, we must support the maintenance of one's rights and social standing, considering life and death. I invite you to participate in this competition, @Samuelson @waterjoe @enamul17 ![1000021241.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdjbwzqvqgPkMG6CZ6D9KNLSSP92mbQNtKZaMEg9xfWkh/1000021241.png)Thank you for being with me. We will meet soon.![1000021241.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdjbwzqvqgPkMG6CZ6D9KNLSSP92mbQNtKZaMEg9xfWkh/1000021241.png)| |-| ***Please comment me for develop my writing skills......***

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