All posts tagged euthanasia
Made to Live (not MAID to die)
by Robert Mohns In the opening chapters of Genesis, God formed Adam out of the dust of earth and breathed into him the breath of life. Taking from Adam’s side a rib, God formed Adam’s bride, Eve. No other part of God’s creation was formed…
Crossing the Finish Line in Faith: The Challenge of Euthanasia in Canada Today
by Ken Maher The runner staggers and stumbles. Every breath is a lancing fire down his side. He can barely lift his feet high enough to slide them forward. But the finish line is in sight, finally. It’s the end of the gruelling marathon, if…
LCC joins letter opposing Bill C-7
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada President Timothy Teuscher is a signatory to an open letter by Canadian religious leaders opposing Bill C-7. Bill C-7 seeks to expand access to euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada. “We the undersigned remain inalterably opposed to euthanasia and assisted…
Just two weeks to comment on expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying legislation
CANADA – Canadians have just two weeks to participate in a new online consultation while the federal government considers expansions to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). The consultation window will close January 27, 2020. In September, a Quebec Superior Court struck down parts of Canada’s…
Lutherans for Life-Canada hold joint event with EDLYA, consider Christian response to end of life issues
ST. CATHARINES, Ontario – Lutherans for Life-Canada (LFLC) held its Annual General Meeting on November 2, 2019 at Grace Lutheran Church in St. Catharines, holding joint sessions with EDLYA (East District Lutheran Young Adults), who were holding their Fall Retreat at the church over the…
Alberta considers bill to protect conscience rights of physicians
ALBERTA – Lutheran Church–Canada echoes the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) in its support of Bill 207, a private member’s bill which would ensure health care providers in Alberta are not forced to participate in the provision of services like abortion or physician assisted suicide…
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