I for one, although this may be radical, support euthanasia. I believe one should have the full authority to claim rights over their life and their body. I, however, agree that euthanasia should not be taken lightly. There should be certain conditions before any individual may be euthanized. Individuals should be in proper mental health and should understand the morality and consequences behind such an act; in Christianity it would be to remind them of their life's relation and value to God, and in Buddhism it would be to remind them of their spiritual destiny. To prevent euthanasia, is to, in my opinion, strip the ultimate agency one has over themselves. It is to say, you may do most things to your body insofar as they do not harm another; however you do not have the ultimate control over your life.
In my opinion, the Christian opposition to euthanasia is fundamentally flawed. To say one should not take away their life because it's value is based on the creator, suggests that life's only value is the creator, not its essence or soul. I am more inclined to support the Buddhist belief that life is valuable because of its spiritual journey. In response to the Buddhist belief, I would first and foremost say that I do not believe ending your human or physical life is ending Life. By Life I mean to say the journey the spirit engages in. Sure, it may seem like a cop-out, but it could also be an important factor in the spirit's journey.
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