End of Life Decisions (Case Study: Christian World View)

The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a
variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and understanding of a diversity of faith expressions; for
the purpose of this course, the focus will be on the Christian worldview.
Based on “Case Study: End of Life Decisions,” the Christian worldview, and the worldview
questions presented in the required topic study materials you will 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, 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?
Based on the values and considerations 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?
Remember to support your responses with the topic study materials and scholarly articles from
years 2015-2020.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.
An abstract is required
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