Fr. Shenan J. Boquet: The Violence of Euthanasia in Canada

“Euthanasia is an intrinsically evil act, in every situation or circumstance…Any formal or immediate material cooperation in such an act is a grave sin against human life.” ― Samaritanus Bonus, §5

I’ve said in the past that on many matters Canada gives us a glimpse of what lies five-to-ten years down the road if we don’t do everything in our power to stop our country’s slide towards the culture of death.

With populations across the developed world aging, it has become clear that the next front in the battle against the culture of death will focus on end-of-life issues. Currently, the push is on in the United States to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide. Tragically, several states (CA, CO, HI, ME, NJ, NM, OR, VT, and WA and the District of Columbia) have already legalized the practice, with more considering legislation in favor of this violent and deadly act. …

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