ould not be given the freedom to play God and decide when their lives should end. It is also argued that patients who want to die are neither in a healthy psychological state of mind. Groups in opposition of euthanasia feel that if it were to become a publicly accepted option to the terminally ill, then it may become abused. Perhaps the strongest belief that euthanasia is wrong comes from those who follow the words of the Bible and believe that every aspect of life belongs to God. The Old Testament records an incident involving King Saul of Israel, who became seriously wounded on the battlefield. Saul took his own sword and tried to fall against it. He cried to a soldier to come put him out of his misery because he was in terrible pain. The soldier did as Saul wished and killed him. The soldier brought some of Saul’s armor to David and told him what had happened. David ordered the soldier put to death (Eareckson 111). Therefore mercy killing is perceived by the Bible as immoral in God’s eyes. Much trust is given to the key players in our lives if anything were to happen to us because the chance to abuse the power of euthanasia arises. We do not know that they will make decisions in the best interest of the patient. Temptation becomes an issue, especially if the person becomes financially burdened. An example of this is evident in the experience of a fifty-year-old woman with cancer of the bones, liver, lungs, and breast. Her doctor explained to the woman that he could lessen her pain with drugs, and offered her a hospital room. Aware of Holland’s policy that allows doctors to end the lives of the terminally ill, the woman said that her religious beliefs would never allow her to accept euthanasia. Her doctor assured her that he would take care of her and put her in the room. After twenty-four hours of morphine treatment she was able to see her family (Eads 93). Later a nurse called her doctor and expl...
