Saturday, April 30, 2005
European council's "no" to euthanasia
This proves that not everyone on the planet thinks that legalized euthanasia is such a cool idea. Read the entire article at this link.
VATICAN CITY, APRIL 30, 2005 (Zenit) - The Vatican expressed agreement with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe's recent move to reject, by a large majority, a draft measure to legalize euthanasia. "It has been a positive sign," Bishop Elio Sgreccia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, said on Vatican Radio. "It means that there are still forces in Europe that respect and want the life of the seriously ill patient respected, in the final stage." The vote Monday took place after a long debate during which 71 amendments were added. The text was ultimately rejected by a vote of 138 to 26, with five abstentions.
VATICAN CITY, APRIL 30, 2005 (Zenit) - The Vatican expressed agreement with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe's recent move to reject, by a large majority, a draft measure to legalize euthanasia. "It has been a positive sign," Bishop Elio Sgreccia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, said on Vatican Radio. "It means that there are still forces in Europe that respect and want the life of the seriously ill patient respected, in the final stage." The vote Monday took place after a long debate during which 71 amendments were added. The text was ultimately rejected by a vote of 138 to 26, with five abstentions.
