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Is it ever acceptable to forgo
life-sustaining treatment?
General Association of General Baptists


Yes. "We believe life and death belong in the hands of God. . . . We oppose euthanasia, sometimes referred to as mercy killing. . . . We affirm the right of every person to die with dignity. We reject efforts made to prolong terminal illnesses merely because the technology is available to do so" ("The Social Principles of General Baptists," cited in Urofsky 1994: 25).


Is it ever acceptable to forgo
artificial nutrition and hydration?

Not specifically addressed.

 

 


Citations


"The Social Principles of General Baptists" under the section on "Termination of Life." General Association of General Baptists.

Ufrosky, Melvin I. 1994. Letting go: Death, Dying, and the Law. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press.

   

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