
Illinois Bishops Call on Faithful to Oppose Assisted-Suicide Bill
This year, bills proposing the legalization of medical assisted suicide have been introduced in several other states and are continuing to move forward in the legislation process.
This year, bills proposing the legalization of medical assisted suicide have been introduced in several other states and are continuing to move forward in the legislation process.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols wrote an April 1 pastoral letter, urging Catholics to express their opposition to the anti-life legislation.
The organization also helps Catholics address end-of-life decisions in line with Church teaching.
Opponents of the legislation have warned that, if passed, the bill would lead to the deaths of many vulnerable people, normalize suicide and further significantly undermine the moral fabric of British society.
If it passes, the bill will then have to progress through the House of Lords before it can receive royal assent and become law.
Currently, 10 states along with the District of Columbia have MAID laws that allow physician-assisted suicide.
The statement added that the legislation, if passed, 'would fundamentally change Delaware’s legal approach to medical ethics, medical practice, and health care decision-making.'
Assisted suicide in Canada has become increasingly popular since it was first legalized in 2016.
Bishop Sherrington said that bishops were particularly concerned about a lack of protection for conscientious objection.
A leading critic of the legislation, Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster, has warned that the bill, if passed, could lead to a ‘slippery slope’ and instill ‘great fear and trepidation’ among the frail and vulnerable, especially those with disabilities.
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