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The term Euthanasia has become well known throughout the country. The word is derived from ancient Greek eu thantos, meaning “easy death.” Today, euthanasia is referred to as mercy killing. There is much controversy over whether or not the practice is just. Eu ....

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.... that is made between the two of them is that active is murder, while passive is merciful. Turning off support systems is a positive act of death (Singer, 76). In the Encyclopedia of Bio-ethics, some religious views of euthanasia were given. Hebraic and Jewish denominations strongly oppose the practice. They believe life is a precious and divine gift, and that it must be sustained if possible. “Death must never be hastened by intention. Physicians who kill patients in order to spare them pain are considered murderers (554-555).” Judaism also rejects euthanasia. They do, however, accept two forms of eu thantos: caring for dying patients, and ....