Right to Die? ebook

I have been campaigning against euthanasia and assisted suicide, and for more and better palliative care, for over twenty-five years. In that time I have longed for a concise book specifically for Christians. Here it is. As parliamentary pressure continues and many are swayed by the media, 'Right to Die?' remains true to the Bible, while making an overwhelming case that is both evidence-and ethics-based

Why not help the terminally ill end their miserable lives? Euthanasia and assisted suicide are the major moral issues of the day, but they have a murky past - as this brilliant book by Professor Wyatt shows. He explodes the popular myths behind the campaign for 'assisted dying' and proposes a better way. Every caring Christian should read this. It's a matter of life and death.

This is a cracking book that lays out all the issues in the ‘assisted-suicide’ debate compassionately and with crystal clarity. It’s a road map showing the source of the euthanasia movement and the desire for control and choice that drives campaigners, and the disturbing outcomes in countries where it is already law. It warns of dangerous pressures on the elderly and disabled, and describes the ‘good death’ with palliative care.

The best I’ve read on the subject - clear, concise, compassionate - I loved it!

John Wyatt is one of those rare doctors who reflects ethically and theologically on their medical practice. With characteristic empathy, sensitivity and intellectual rigour, he dissects the popular but specious arguments in favour of assisted suicide, and issues a bold summons to the medical profession to remain faithful to its vocation of alleviating suffering rather than killing patients

This is a critical book for a critical time. John Wyatt reaches a clear, biblically based reply to those pushing the case for assisted dying. It is comprehensive, insightful and easy to follow, and essential reading for all engaged in the end-of-life debate.

Recognising the uncomfortable feelings of frailty, fear and vulnerability that discussions of assisted suicide and euthanasia often raise, Professor Wyatt thoughtfully navigates this highly sensitive, emotive and complex issue. Through his assessment of the historical context, current political debate and euthanasia practices in other countries, Professor Wyatt provides a helpful resource with which to understand this issue within the Christian narrative of upholding, protecting and cherishing the inherent value and dignity of every individual.