Jurnal Theologia
Vol 32, No 1 (2021)

Euthanasia in Christian Ethic-Theological Context: Pros And Cons

David Ming (Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Kadesi, Bogor)
Benjamin Metekohy (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Ambon)
Novita Loma Sahertian (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri (IAKN) Ambon)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Jul 2021

Abstract

Science and technology are undergoing rapid development and progress. It is due to the increasing number of modern inventions. Among the technological discoveries that are very important are in the medical field. With modern medical equipment, the suffering of a patient can be reduced. But in reality, there are still some patients who have severe suffering. Patients who experience prolonged illness invites empathy from the family. To relieve his suffering, the family who could not bear to see his condition asked the doctor to take actions that could shorten the patient's life, this kind of action in the medical world is known as euthanasia. This study aims to find out how the study of active euthanasia in the view of Christian law. This study is a literature review using an ethical-theological approach by studying books and scientific works related to the discussed problem.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

teologia

Publisher

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Social Sciences Other

Description

Jurnal THEOLOGIA, ISSN 0853-3857 (print); 2540-847X (online) is an academic journal published biannually by Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Humaniora, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang. It specializes in Islamic Studies (Ushuluddin) which particularly includes: Islamic Philosophy and Theology, ...