The Attitude of the Orthodox Parishioners Toward Euthanasia: Evidence From Georgia

International Quarterly of Community Health Education
Tengiz VerulavaRevaz Jorbenadze

Abstract

The right of euthanasia is the subject of worldwide discussion today, as it is one of the most controversial medical, religious, political, or ethical issues. This study aims to survey the attitudes of Orthodox parishioners toward the euthanasia. Methods: Within the quantitative study, the survey was conducted through a semistructured questionnaire. Respondents were the parishioners of the Orthodox Church. Within the qualitative study, the survey of the experts of the Orthodox Church, in particular the clergy, was conducted. During the survey of the experts, we used the snowball method. The majority of respondents (81%) were aware of euthanasia. The dominant opinion is that euthanasia is " the consent to life termination during the illness, when there is no way out and recovery is impossible" or " a terminally ill person voluntarily decides to end life painlessly." Those who disagree with euthanasia rely on the religious factors (why the church prohibits it). Those who agree with euthanasia action argue the legitimate human rights and free will of person. Most of the respondents (86%) have not heard about euthanasia practices in Georgia. Most of the respondents (71%) knew that the Orthodox Church prohibits euthanasia; 39% of th...Continue Reading

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Jun 24, 2020·International Quarterly of Community Health Education·Darko DimovskiDragana Čvorović

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