The Anglican bishops in Quebec have urged the provincial government to withdraw its controversial “medical aid in dying” bill saying it could present risks for the vulnerable, including the elderly, people suffering from clinical depression and those with disabilities.
Bishops Dennis Drainville (Diocese of Quebec) and Barry Clarke (Diocese of Montreal) acknowledged, “the emotional and challenging circumstances that have led the government to consider the legalization of physician-assisted suicide.”
However, they said, “we share, with other members of society, concern for the protection of human persons from chronic pain and respect for human dignity.”
Read it all and follow the link to the Bishop’s full open letter.
The Anglican bishops in Quebec urge the province to drop the 'end-of-life care' bill
The Anglican bishops in Quebec have urged the provincial government to withdraw its controversial “medical aid in dying” bill saying it could present risks for the vulnerable, including the elderly, people suffering from clinical depression and those with disabilities.
Bishops Dennis Drainville (Diocese of Quebec) and Barry Clarke (Diocese of Montreal) acknowledged, “the emotional and challenging circumstances that have led the government to consider the legalization of physician-assisted suicide.”
However, they said, “we share, with other members of society, concern for the protection of human persons from chronic pain and respect for human dignity.”
Read it all and follow the link to the Bishop’s full open letter.