Some people say that people who are very old or extremely disabled should not receive expensive medical treatment. What does the Church say?
We believe that there is intrinsic value in every human life, including persons who are elderly or infirm. As Catholics, we cherish and defend all human life, from conception to natural death. We must always provide food and water as well as basic medical care for those who are sick or disabled. If a family is concerned about the level of care being given to their loved one, they can seek guidance from their pastor or the Office of Family Life/Respect Life. Is euthanasia wrong? Euthanasia is the same as murder. It is never OK! What does the Church teach about capital punishment? We believe that use of the death penalty in the U.S. violates respect for human life and dignity. State-sanctioned killing in our names diminishes all of us. Experience has shown that the sentence of death is prone to errors, and is biased by factors such as race, the quality of legal representation, and where the crime was committed. Sometimes, persons have been executed only to have their innocence proven aft
