Euthanasia
Short essay- Euthanasia Euthanasia, the action fo inducing the painless death of a person for reasons assumed to be merciful. The word euthanasia derives from two Greek words eu and thanatos meaning, literally, a "good death". Euthanasia has been accepted in some forms by various groups or societies throughout history. ... In ancient societies, voluntary euthanasia for the elderly was an approved custom. ... However, as Christianity developed and spread throughout the West, morally and ethically, euthanasia became an abomination and viewed as a violation of Gods gift of life.