“People at the end of life fear losing control . . . fear being abandoned,’’ O’Malley said to the silent congregation. “We as a society will be judged on how we respond . . . to those who believe their lives have diminished in value. Most people, regardless of their [religious beliefs] know that suicide is a tragedy, one that a compassionate society should work to prevent.’’
via boston.com
Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley expressed opposition to a ballot petition that would make physician-assisted suicide legal, yesterday at the annual Red Mass for Massachusetts lawyers and jurists.
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