Playing God: 50 Religions Views On Your Right To Die - Hardcover

Gerald Larue

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1559211458 ISBN 13: 9781559211451

Publisher: Moyer Bell Ltd, 1996

Synopsis

A sourcebook of attitudes toward euthanasia examines the stance of thirty major religions on the issue, based on official documents and interviews with religious leaders, and includes information on Oregon's Measure 16, allowing physician-assisted death. Tour. IP.

About this title

About the Author:

Gerald A. Larue is an adjunct professor of gerontology at the University of Southern California and emeritus professor of biblical history and archaeology at USC's School of Religion.

From Publishers Weekly:

The issue of "good death," or euthanasia, is a social one that will not likely go away in our lifetime. Here, Hemlock Society president emeritus Larue compiles the thinking of more than 50 of the world's religions on this subject. He first illuminates modern dilemmas over how to determine the definition of death; probes the moral positions of the sanctity-of-life camp; and basically debunks the "slippery slope" arguments. He then proceeds to catalogue and interpret ancient writings, as well as contemporary thought, on euthanasia from an astonishing array of sources. Regrettably, his treatment of the various belief systems is uneven. While some venerable traditions such as Hinduism don't fair so well in Larue's hands, American mainline paths are represented with depth, and many of our narrowly casted sects are addressed in detail. Despite his obvious biases, however, Larue has crafted a readable, thoughtful work for physicians and spiritual leaders.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Moyer Bell Ltd
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1559211458
• ISBN 13: 9781559211451
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 477