What does the Missouri Synod believe with regard to euthanasia?
A. At the 1995 synodical convention, the Synod delegates adopted resolution 6-02 titled “To Speak Out against Legalization of Assisted Suicide” (euthanasia) which reads as follows: Whereas, The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod affirms the sanctity of human life and recognizes the reality of human suffering; and Whereas, Any attempt to legalize assisted suicide is an affront to the Lord, who gives life, and opens the door for abuse and future legislation that would deny the freedom of many; and Whereas, Suffering and depression are also opportunities for helping, healing, encouragement, and hope through the Gospel; and Whereas, Physicians in particular have a responsibility to sustain and promote life; and Whereas, We respect the individual’s right to refuse treatment or to forbid life-support systems by a prior directive and to be allowed to die; therefore be it Resolved, That The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod in convention express its objection to medical personnel having any part in
