Delaware Governor Matt Meyer is set to sign a controversial assisted suicide bill that was recently passed by the state legislature. The bill, known as Delaware House Bill 140, will allow terminally ill individuals in the state to request and self-administer medication to end their lives. Once signed into law, Delaware will become the 11th state to legalize physician-assisted suicide.
The bill has drawn criticism from Catholic advocates in the state, who argue that it puts the lives of vulnerable citizens at risk. Critics warn of a slippery slope where individuals, particularly the elderly, disabled, or those experiencing depression, could be pressured into choosing death over life. Bishop William Koenig of Wilmington emphasized the distinction between natural death and actions taken to hasten death, urging society to choose compassion and dignity rather than resorting to assisted suicide.
Pope Francis has also spoken out against euthanasia, labeling it as a failure of love and a reflection of a throwaway culture. He emphasizes that true compassion involves suffering with others rather than intentionally ending their lives. The bill’s passage in Delaware reflects ongoing debates about end-of-life care and the ethical implications of physician-assisted suicide.
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