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We do not possess a "right to die." A right is a moral claim. We do not have a claim on death; rather, death has a claim on us! Some see the "right to die" as parallel to the "right to life." In fact, however, they are opposite. The "right to life" is based on the fact that life is a gift which we do not possess as a piece of property ( which we can purchase or sell or give away or destroy at will ), but rather is an inviolable right. It cannot be taken away by another or by the person him/herself. The "right to die" is based, rather, on the idea of life as a "thing we possess" and may discard when it no longer meets our satisfaction. "Right to die" thinking says there is such a thing as a "life not worth living." For a Christian, however, life is worthy in and of itself, and not because it meets certain criteria that we or others set.

The most perfectly written argument against euthanasia and assisted suicide that I've ever read!

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This was written some time ago, but I don't think it's ever been posted here.

[trisham]

Father Pavone never disappoints. He’s wonderful in many ways, not the least of which is that he is a gifted writer and teacher.

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Thank you, and Amen.

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