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Should euthanasia be legalized?
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Selected claim, opposing its parent
Some people may see value in their own suffering and not want to end it.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Suffering
can help people grow, lead to deeper relationships, and cause people to appreciate life more greatly.
Pro claim 2
Some religions, such as
Islam
or
Christianity
, see suffering as preparation for the afterlife in heaven.
Con claim 1
Many of the benefits attributed to suffering are only accessible to those who have the potential to enjoy life. Euthanasia would only be under consideration for the terminally ill.
Con claim 2
The potential value of suffering is a useful argument for a patient when considering euthanasia. However, it is not a relevant argument to determine whether euthanasia should be legalized.