Religious leaders in Wales have issued a joint statement to oppose the Assisted Dying Bill on 29 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Joint Statement of Faith Leaders<\/strong> was posted on the Church in Wales website<\/a> on 18 November and reads:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A bill has been introduced to Parliament which allows doctors to supply lethal drugs to people with an incurable illness, in effect physician-assisted suicide.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n As people of faith, we share a common heritage of caring for the vulnerable, the sick and dying. This is why we feel we must speak together against the proposed legislation. Compassion is at the heart of all the great world religions. Life is sacred.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n We address our message more widely, to all people of goodwill, because the proposals for physician-assisted suicide are not just contrary to the dignity and sanctity of life, they pose grave dangers to vulnerable people.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cherishing life means building a society where every person is included and the diversity of individuals is not seen as a burden. If the Bill becomes law, the experience of countries such as Canada, Belgium and the Netherlands shows that the most vulnerable can no longer presume on the balance of healthcare being in their favour. The criteria for assisted suicide become widened to include groups of people who need society\u2019s help, rather than assistance in ending their lives.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n We raise our voices to remind legislators of the inherent dignity of every person, especially in relation to those who are disabled, elderly or vulnerable. If this Bill were to be passed, many would feel insecure about the future and conclude that they are a burden on loved ones and the health service. We must treasure and value these individuals among us.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The new Bill marks a very serious moment for our country. It raises serious questions about what sort of society we want to be. Especially of concern is whether we will continue to promote a proper care of the dying, and of those who are vulnerable through disability or age. It is good to see that those opposed to a change in the law includes a diverse group of medical professionals (especially, but not only, from the field of palliative care), disability rights organisations, researchers, carers and a range of other concerned institutions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n We urge you write to, or email, your local MP, to express your concerns about the proposed bill.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Signed:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Representing the Roman<\/em> Catholic Church in Wales<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Archbishop Mark O\u2019Toole, Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bishop Peter Brignall, Bishop of Wrexham<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Representing the Church in Wales<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bishop of St Asaph, Gregory Cameron<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bishop of Monmouth, Cherry Vann<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, John Lomas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bishop of Llandaff, Mary Stallard<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bishop of St Davids, Dorrien Davies<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bishop of Bardsey, David Morris<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Representing the Evangelical Alliance in Wales, Tim Rowlands<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Representing the Cardiff United Synagogue, Rabbi Michoel Rose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Representing the South Wales Jewish Representative Council, Laurence Kahn<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Representing the<\/em> Muslim Council of Wales, Dr Abdul-Azim Ahmed<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Representing the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Wales, Imam Usman Manan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Representing the Sikh Council of Wales, Gurmit Singh Randhawa MBE<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Representing the Hindu Council of Wales, Dr Sakti Guha Niyogi<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The current debate around Assisted Dying in the UK is of immediate interest to Religion, Values and Ethics practitioners, and shows the unique contribution and relevance of the subject to everyday life in Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Religious leaders in Wales have issued a joint statement to oppose the Assisted Dying Bill on 29 November. 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