What sorts of values and considerations would the Christian worldview focus on in deliberating about whether or not George should opt for euthanasia?

Multiple Christian values inform healthcare practice related to end-of-life care. Some of the values applicable in the case of George include dignity. This considers human beings as God’s creations created in His own image and therefore deserve honor and respectful treatment. This gives value to the human life and therefore euthanasia goes against this value as it considers life unworthy living. Ethical nursing practice also upholds dignity and therefore, their decision should be guided by this value. A good approach for George’s case would therefore involve the provision of comfort and improvement of the quality of his life through palliative care. Christianity also holds the values of love and compassion. Among terminally ill suffering patients, compassion is considered as the emotional and medical care focused on making the patients suffering bearable. It involves being kind, caring and helpful to the suffering individuals. In George’s situation, it could involve the administration of medication and delivery of care focused on improving his life as he awaits natural death. Euthanasia is considered to go against the Christianity view of compassion even though it alleviates their suffering (Paterson, 2017). It is viewed as murder and is forbidden in the Ten Commandments since it goes against the value of love. George should be subjected to compassionate care as he waits God’s hour which only He knows (Matthew 24:36). Given the above, what options would be morally justified in the Christian worldview for George and why? According to Helming (2007), Christians should endure suffering as they pray to God to answer their healing prayers. Strong faith is the foundation of Christianity and therefore, a morally justified option would be to provide palliative care to the patient instead of giving euthanasia. George should understand that his suffering is God-given and therefore, God has a reason for it. He should understand that ending life is unacceptable according to the Christian worldview and assisting death is considered as murder which is against the Ten Commandments that guides the morality of the people. On the other hand, moral uprightness upholds the dignity of an individual regardless of their situation PHI-413V Case Study on Death and Dying. Therefore, compassionate holistic care would be another option towards recovery of the patient or death of the patient. He should also pray faithfully and engage religious leaders in prayer for God to have mercy on his situation and heal him as He manifests his powers over sickness. Based on your worldview, what decision would you make if you were in George’s situation? The Christian view and narrative of death considers it a tragedy rather than an evil. Death is transformed into light through the resurrection and thus, Christianity should embrace suffering and natural death as the will of God to get them into a better place and life. In order to honor God’s purpose for my life, I would therefore endure the pain from my sickness and wait upon the Lord to determine my hour of death. This is because; the worldview of Christianity does not approve euthanasia. It is both morally unacceptable and perceived as murder in the eyes of the Christian society. The Ten Commandments also condemn killing and the Roman Catholic considers euthanasia as a grave violation of God’s law. The human life is considered sacred and with a purpose from God and being a Christian who believes and respects the law of God, I will wait for God to fulfill His purpose with my life rather than subject myself to voluntary assisted death. Instead, I will repent my sins and pray for healing from God since the Bible notes that sins can be the cause of suffering. This will enable me to get to heaven with the hope of resurrection into a better life. I will also hold my faith that God can heal from suffering at His own time to manifest His power and miracles through my testimony. References Bible, H. New International Version®, NIV® Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. Inc.® Used by permission. Helming, M. A. B. (2007). The lived experience of being healed through prayer in adults active in a Christian church. Union Institute and University. PHI-413V Case Study on Death and Dying. Paterson, C. (2017). Assisted suicide and euthanasia: a natural law ethics approach. Routledg