I was going to add something to this article from the DPS News rather than simply re-post it, but feel it is all I need on my blog today. Hopefully it will open up the conversation about death and dying, and give many of my readers who are pro-euthanasia something to think about as an alternative. I must … Continue reading »
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Euthanasia and voluntary assisted suicide
This blog examines the philosophical issues of euthanasia and voluntary assisted suicide, which is the painless killing of a human being with an incurable illness or injury, to relieve physical and psychological suffering. Euthanasia involves the intentional taking of life and has been the topic of much religious, moral, ethical, philosophical, legal and human rights … Continue reading »
I wish I was a Lion
My last blog was definitely a hot topic… so much so I am writing a blog-reply today. I think I’m glad to have raised it again, but right now I do wish I was a Lion. They are much braver than me and I fear I will need to be very brave if I continue … Continue reading »
The human cattle yards for dementia and aged care
I am feeling the emotional burden of having people I love locked up in the human cattle yards for dementia and aged care. One friend is as many of you know quite young. If I was well, there is no way I would be able to have any of them live with us, not even one of … Continue reading »
Death, my friend
Death gives life meaning. It creates the contrast, and finally offers the reality of who we really are. These days, very few will worry about burning in hell, some might still fear death, but many of us are now worrying about dying. Why?, you may ask. Most doctors have witnessed patients die undignified, soulless, high-tech … Continue reading »
The end of my road
This was inspired by an article I read in The Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday 8 October 2011, titled The good short life written by Dudley Clendinen, who discovered when he was 66 years old that he had a fatal disease. He talks about the profound lessons he learnt, about friendship, about love, about life, and … Continue reading »