Leaders of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn have publicly denounced the Medical Aid in Dying Act, recently passed by the Assembly. This Act permits terminally ill adults to request medication for self-administered death, raising ethical concerns among church leaders. Bishop Robert Brennan highlighted the potential dangers of such legislation, emphasizing its implications for vulnerable groups and insurance decisions. The bill is now in the State Senate, backed by some Brooklyn lawmakers, while several Assembly members opposed it, reflecting a divided stance on assisted dying and its moral ramifications.
Bishop Robert Brennan expressed serious concerns about the implications of the Medical Aid in Dying Act, warning it could devalue life and influence insurance coverage decisions.
The bill, which allows terminally ill adults to request medication for self-administered death, sparked heated debate within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn.
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