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New 3D-Printed "Suicide Pod" May Debut This Year

September 14th, 2023

Are 3D-printed suicide pods the way of the future? An Australian scientist dubbed 'Dr. Death' says his 'Sarco Pods', which kill users in minutes with the push of a button, are almost ready for their debut.

Life and Death 67 Comments

New Jersey Becomes Seventh State to Allow Terminally Ill Patients to Legally End Their Lives

August 1st, 2019

This week, New Jersey allows physician-assisted suicide for the terminally ill. While advocates for death with dignity laws are celebrating, the law has some notable opponents- including most religious denominations.

Life and Death 80 Comments

Pope Francis Cracks Down on Catholic Euthanasia

August 22nd, 2017

Pope Francis is trying to crack down on euthanasia in Catholic-run charity clinics. Earlier this month, he issued a decree ordering an organization to stop practicing euthanasia on patients in their psychiatric centers.

Political & Religious Controversy 12 Comments

Is Assisted Suicide Ethical?

August 27th, 2016

Should we allow terminally ill patients to end their own lives? Ever since Oregon passed the Death With Dignity Act in 1998, the debate over physician-assisted suicide and how we look at death hasn't let up.

Political & Religious Controversy 91 Comments

Assisted Suicide Now Legal In California

October 5th, 2015

Assisted suicide, or dying with dignity, is one of the most hotly debated issues in global politics. Should it be legal? And under what conditions? How would you feel if a loved one chose this path?

Political & Religious Controversy 55 Comments

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