So We Live, Forever Bidding Farewell

Assisted Dying and Theology

John Parratt

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Sacristy Press
15 July 2020

Ethics & moral philosophy; Religious ethics; Theology; Religious social & pastoral thought & activity; Ethical issues: euthanasia & right to die

An increased life expectancy has resulted in many more people suffering from debilitating and painful life-limiting and terminal conditions. This has made more urgent the question of whether the law in the UK against assisted dying should be re-visited and has generated wide-ranging discussion, not least in the churches. Although churches, by and large, have rejected assisted dying, their opposition has almost entirely relied on secular arguments and neglect a deeper examination of the theological issues that assisted dying raises.

In this book, John Parratt offers a fresh theological re-evaluation of the question of assisted dying. His theological argumentation engages with medical, legal and secular authorities and how they can inform the debate.

He concludes that there are no adequate theological grounds for withholding assisted dying from those who are in terminal or life-limiting pain and who wish to avail themselves of it.

By: John Parratt
Imprint: Sacristy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 160g
ISBN: 9781789591095
ISBN 10: 1789591090
Pages: 130
Publication Date: 15 July 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Parratt was formerly Professor of Theology at the University of Birmingham. He is the author of numerous publications on the interaction of theology with society, culture, and politics.