Euthanasia & Religion
Euthanasia and Religion
The question of not euthanizing a terminally ill and suffering pet, because of religious reasons?
Each religion has it’s own core beliefs that are varied and profound. This may come into play over the issue of not choosing Euthanasia based on such beliefs.
I will touch on Christianity as an example. As a Christian, you would need to draw on the strength of St. Francis patron saint of animals and pets, who followed Gods belief that man is God’s appointed steward of all living things As a steward we must be mindful that this also means that it is in our within jurisdiction to ensure we love, nurture and protect all god’s creatures no matter how big or how small. By protecting we must also call on our responsibility, as per the Old Testament, which gives instruction for the humane treatment of animals.
God had the ability to heal, we as mere humans do not have that gift. However, as mere humans who have faith in god we must believe that we can also be instrumental in relieving pain and suffering. If we looked through god’s eyes, if an act is one of mercy and compassion, then there should be no question of guilt or sin. God eased pain and suffering and we as his followers must bear witness to this. We too have a responsibility to also treat each of god’s creatures with compassion and mercy.
As stewards of our beloved pets we are then in the position to carry out the Lords word by accepting that euthanasia is within the boundaries of such instruction. Pain and suffering are not humane. We as god’s disciples are obligated to treating our pets as lovingly as our creator does, to help ease their pain and suffering.
There are many readings available on this subject. Referral to your local practitioner at your place of worship may assist with making the right decision for both you and your pet.
Each religion has it’s own core beliefs that are varied and profound. This may come into play over the issue of not choosing Euthanasia based on such beliefs.
I will touch on Christianity as an example. As a Christian, you would need to draw on the strength of St. Francis patron saint of animals and pets, who followed Gods belief that man is God’s appointed steward of all living things As a steward we must be mindful that this also means that it is in our within jurisdiction to ensure we love, nurture and protect all god’s creatures no matter how big or how small. By protecting we must also call on our responsibility, as per the Old Testament, which gives instruction for the humane treatment of animals.
God had the ability to heal, we as mere humans do not have that gift. However, as mere humans who have faith in god we must believe that we can also be instrumental in relieving pain and suffering. If we looked through god’s eyes, if an act is one of mercy and compassion, then there should be no question of guilt or sin. God eased pain and suffering and we as his followers must bear witness to this. We too have a responsibility to also treat each of god’s creatures with compassion and mercy.
As stewards of our beloved pets we are then in the position to carry out the Lords word by accepting that euthanasia is within the boundaries of such instruction. Pain and suffering are not humane. We as god’s disciples are obligated to treating our pets as lovingly as our creator does, to help ease their pain and suffering.
There are many readings available on this subject. Referral to your local practitioner at your place of worship may assist with making the right decision for both you and your pet.