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Hinman refers to a 2012 book titled Mortality by atheist Hitchens to show that some people believe suffering is pointless, even if it helps people recover from an illness.

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Hypothetical Example: A family member requires medical care that exceeds the amount their insurance can provide. Financial and emotional resources are depleted to take care of this person.
(Hinman 12).

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Hinman uses support from utilitarian Richard Brandt to show that costs matter (Hinman 12).

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Individuals should make their own decisions about their lives (Hinman 10).

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Quality of life is important.

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Hinman explains theist Fr. Daniel Harrington's point of view in the text "Why Do We Suffer?: A Scriptural Approach to the Human Condition (2000)": "suffering always has a purpose – usually a purpose that God can discern, even if we mere mortals cannot. It may build character, purify an individual, provide an example to others, provide retribution, or serve some part in a larger plan beyond our grasp" (Hinman 9).

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This idea is present in Buddhism and other religions (Hinman 10).

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Hinman uses the words “seamless garment”, said by Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, a Catholic bishop, to describe the quality and respect for life (10).

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Reason 4: Diminishing Social Welfare Resources

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Reason 4: Diminishing Social Welfare Resources

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Population of people over age 65 grows - (leads to) - less resources for everyone - (leads to) - younger generating hating older generation

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Elderly parents live in different locations from their children.
- No more love between elderly parents and children

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Elderly - often retired, no long productive

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Youth > Age

Aggressive problem-solving intelligence + new ideas > Wisdom from experience

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Discrimination against Native Americans and African Americans

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Discrimination against Native Americans and African Americans

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Hinman uses support from a 1993 book by Stannard, 1998 book by Churchill, and a 1983 book by Davis to show that "Native Americans and some African Americans feel that their people have been treated in ways that have genocidal overtones" (Hinman 13).

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Means of discrimination against undervalued groups

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Means of discrimination against undervalued groups

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- Can lead to involuntary euthanasia (euthanasia without the patient's permission)
- Can lead to voluntary euthanasia (euthanasia with the patient's permission) but through force and pressure from another group.
(Hinman 13).

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Hinman mentions a New York Times article: "Euthanasia of the physically and mentally handicapped was part of Hitler’s plan, and as many as 300,000 handicapped people were killed as part of the Nazi extermination program (Fries 2017)" (13).

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Legalization of euthanasia can lead to abuses.

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Legalization of euthanasia can lead to abuses.

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Life is a gift from God.
Humans ending life = violating God's law and rejecting God's love
(Hinman 9-10)

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Both traditions should coexist.
WHY: the two perspectives creates a balance, keeping each other in check.

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What tradition/perspective of EUTHANASIA should exist in today's society?

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What tradition/perspective of EUTHANASIA should exist in today's society?