DEATH, DYING, AND GRIEF

Death, Dying, and Grief
The paper should address your knowledge and understanding of the diversity of faith expressions, in addition to present an understanding of the Christian worldview.

Based on “Case Study: End of Life Decisions,” the Christian worldview, and the worldview questions
(a) What is ultimate reality?
(b) What is the nature of the universe?
(c) What is a human being?
(d) What is knowledge?
(e) What is your basis of ethics?
(f) What is the purpose of your existence?

Complete an ethical analysis of George’s situation and his decision from the perspective of the Christian worldview.

Provide a 1,500-2,000-word ethical analysis while answering the following questions:

How would George interpret his suffering in light of the Christian narrative: (creation, fall, redemption, and restoration), with an emphasis on the fallenness of the world?

How would George interpret his suffering in light of the Christian narrative, with an emphasis on the hope of resurrection?

As George contemplates life with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), how would the Christian worldview inform his view about the value of his life as a person?

What sorts of values and considerations would the Christian worldview focus on in deliberating about whether or not George should opt for euthanasia?

Given the above, what options would be morally justified in the Christian worldview for George and why?

Based on your worldview, what decision would you make if you were in George’s situation?