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Grand Canyon University

BERI SUNJO

PHI 413V

06/12/2020

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According to the case study, George is a very prosperous advocate in his mid-fifties.

He is disappointed after discovering the early signs and symptoms of amyotrophic lateral

sclerosis (ALS). This diagnosis left George thinking about his life and how the illness will

affect his lifestyle. He saw himself as a burden, having to live in a wheelchair, unable to talk,

and live independently. The world that we live in is full of uncertainty and suffering. Nobody

can be safe and completely free from pain. Suffering has become a part of human existence.

It draws us closer to our creator. In addition, it enables us to appreciate good health and life.

In Christian worldwide, God through the Lord Jesus Christ is a source of healing and

restoration. In this paper, I will discuss George suffering in light of the Christian narrative

and Christian viewpoint.

Question 1

When God created the earth and Heaven sin as well as suffering was not thought of in

his creation. Sin has become a part of human beings. As a result of sin by Adam and Even

suffering befell the world based on the holy bible teaching on creation in the book of Genesis.

Although Christians see sin as a result of sin. It is not in God’s will for human beings to

undergo suffering. The book of Genesis states that man was created in the image and

likelihood of God. This shows that it is not God's original thought for a man to suffer.

George's suffering is a result of the great fall of man and not exactly the result of his

actual sin. Christians all over the world inspire, encourage, and give Christians hope with the

thought of life after death. George's suffering is a test of faith. Therefore, putting faith and

belief in God is very important since he is the only source of restoration and healing.

Fallenness as well as suffering experiences in the world that are inescapable. Adam and Eve

lived in the garden of Eden and they were responsible for taking care of God’s creation. After

they ate the forbidden fruit they were chased out of the garden and from that moment God

distanced himself from human beings due to their sins. Human beings were cursed.

They were made to toil hard for food. This confirms the misery that human beings

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intentionally discontinue his life for him not to experience the suffering and pain that awaits

him, (Liégeois & De Schrijver, 2018) .

From the Christian perspective, he does not have any appreciation of life which is

given to humans by God. Christians believe that it is only God who has the power to provide

and take away life. George does not have the value of life which is the reason that he is ready

and willing to proceed with euthanasia. Christians believe that life is precious and a gift from

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experience in their lives. As a Christian George is likely to interpret his health as suffering

based on the idea that he is a sinner and that human beings experience different forms of

suffering due to their sinful actions against God. Most of the time human beings tend to

engage in sinful activities without their knowledge. Since George is human he is in one way

or another bond to commit sin. Therefore, his validation of suffering can be based on the fact

that every person is a sinner and this has led to the more people falling short of God’s glory.

Question 2

The fall of man is the root of despair, suffering, the distraught and troubled world we

live. The suffering and resurrection of Jesus provide hope to the human race since it is

through his plight of Jesus that we find restoration and healing. The bible confirms that Jesus

died and suffered in the hands of people he had come to save. Jesus later resurrected. This

narrative continues to provide Christians with the hope that they have the capability to endure

suffering which in turn they are able to remain faithful and trustful to God. The resurrection

and death of Jesus Christ is a vital approach to offering hope to the people who are suffering,

(Soomro, 2016) . Jesus being crucified has significantly provided a crucial representation of

Jesus' suffering. However, the most essential part is the resurrection on the third day where

suffering and hope were brought out as an essential platform of the Christian faith. A similar

scenario that George can relate to is the narrative of Job. The story of Job provides hope since

Job loses all his property, children and also persevered pain, and later on due faith all the

property that he had lost was restored.

Question 3

According to the situation, George would envision to remain alive if he was in good

health. However, based on his health status he is not expected to attain back his health status.

He does not want to depend on the people around him to conduct his daily activities. He is

also worried that his health condition will make him captive of his body. George is also

worried about the suffering and pain that he would experience if he continues to live with his

health condition. In addition, being a prominent figure in the community he is worried about

losing his dignity and power. He was not quite prepared to find himself in that state of life

and that is the reason why he prefers to go through voluntary euthanasia where he would

God. George thought of having to live his life disabled is troubling him. The value of life is

inherent since it is deriving from God who created man in His own image and likeness. The

Christian worldview in this case should emphasize the value of life despite being diagnosed

with ALS. Christians should treasure and view life as precious since God sees every life as

valuable too.

Question 4

Life is a gift from God. Therefore, it should be protected, sustained, and treasured.

George's condition makes him consider euthanasia as the final option for his problem. The

fall of man brought with it problems facing mankind. As a result, physical death is

unavoidable in the human race. Euthanasia is one of the ways that has been used to get rid of

human suffering. According to the Christian worldview active euthanasia is forbidden by the

sixth commandment irrespective of the ailing patient request. In the bible, King Saul orders

his armor-bearer to end his life in order to escape humiliation from his opponents. After the

armor-bearer struck and killed him. David was angry and when he learned this he executed

Amalekite for ending the life of Saul. Suffering in itself is not good but it is a result of the fall

of man. When considering whether or not George should opt for euthanasia the will of good

and the meaning of suffering in the Christian perspective should be considered and evaluated.

Based on the Christian perspective, George is considered to proceed with a sinful act by

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preferring to go on with the euthanasia, ( Anthony & Sterkens, 2019). Even if he lives a

quality of life that he regards as low it does not warrant an adequate reason for him to

undergo euthanasia. It is God’s responsibility to give and take away life. Even in sorrows,

George should look for a reason why he is alive since euthanasia cannot be justified in

Christianity.

Question 5

According to the Christian worldview George needs to be placed under the care of

nurses, friends as well as family members who have the ability to take care of him and

provide him with what he needs. In addition, George should read the bible and pray since this

will provide guidance on the best way to live his life. He should also enroll for guidance and

counseling sessions to enable him to cope with his new life by preparing him

psychologically.

Question 6

It is quite easy to establish a verdict based on the Christian worldwide view in

comparison to the worldwide view. Based on the Christian perspective despite George's

suffering, no one has a right to take away his life. Christian in the world value life. They

believe that it is a precious gift from God. The value of life is inherent since it is deriving

from God who created man in His own image and likeness. On the other hand, based on the

worldview an individual has a right to choose to proceed with euthanasia or continue with the

medication. Most people choose euthanasia since they are afraid of suffering, losing their

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power as well as dignity. Patient autonomy should be esteemed and what he or she desires

should be rendered.

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After analyzing and reviewing the situation of George’s health. Their stand a noble

reason as to why he should proceed with euthanasia. Euthanasia is an action that enables a

person to be able to escape pain and suffering. For example, if George cannot eat properly

and breathe and indicates that the probability of survival is limited. At some point, George

may be fed through the usage of other devices and he may live in a life-supporting machine.

There stands no chance of assurance that he will be well and that his situation will change.

For this reason, it is appropriate to undergo euthanasia.

References

Anthony, F. V., & Sterkens, C. (2019). Religion and the right to (dispose of) life: A study of

the attitude of Christian, Muslim and Hindu students in India concerning death

penalty, euthanasia and abortion. In Euthanasia, Abortion, Death Penalty and

Religion-The Right to Life and its Limitations (pp. 13-63). Springer, Cham.

Liégeois, A., & De Schrijver, S. (2018). Christian ethical boundaries of suicide

prevention. Religions, 9(1), 30.

Soomro, S. A. (2016). A Comparative Study of Religious Perspective on Euthanasia: Mercy

Killing. Bayan-ul-Hikmah, 2(1), 48-48.