Here are my notes for a workshop I’m doing with our church family tonight on the question of assisted dying. I’ll be publishing the detailed notes soon
How do we make ethical decisions?
What do we know about God?
John 5:21 &26-27
What do we know about us (Humanity)?
Genesis 1:26-27
What do we know about creation?
Created Good (Genesis 1:1-2:4)
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Subject to decay and death (Romans 8:19-22)
A place where there is suffering so:
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What do we know about new creation?
Physical Resurrection and Eternal Life
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Eternal Punishment
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Can we impose our beliefs onto wider society?
Special Grace
Common Grace
Acts 14:17
Romans 13:1-5
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Discussion Questions
You are about to write a letter to either a politician or to the local paper outlining your views on the proposed changed to the law. What are the key points you want to include? How would you advise a friend or relative who is seriously ill with a terminal illness and considering assisted dying
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