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The question came up in a euthanasia discussion about what we can do to minister to others when a believer is hospitalized. From the view of a believing family member or church representative. I would say this idea is valid not only at end of life care, but other hospitalized or home care situations; if you are in a horrible accident or major surgery and are inpatient or long term hospital care, or recovering, or a believer is recovering from cancer surgery etc... even if it is ICU and you are not able to have visitors just invite folk & have nurses redirect the visitor to a certian room or area or chapel where you/your representative gathers for prayer, writing well wishes down, etc. minister to their heart, and you can hand out a tract for them to take.  Here are some tracts you can use at the hospital or care giving place to actively and passively share the Gospel with those around you and those you and the patient know. You can use general tracts, a folded tract, or ones t...

Q: Thoughts on elective euthanasia for the terminally ill? I have a dear friend who’s father is has end stage MS. He just had his leg amputated last night because he twitches so severely from MS that he rubs his feet raw against the bed sheets. He chokes on his food, is completely incoherent and has no idea who anyone is or what’s going on, and my friend is burdened with the cost of care and provides direct care overnight. His father is almost brain dead. They are not believers, I didnt minister to them, but sent him the death with dignity form because they are all suffering so much.  Did I the right thing or not, if not, pls advise so I know what to do in the future (and as helps for others). Thanks.  A: I understand you wanting to help but you did do the wrong thing. Elective euthanasia is just another word for suicide or murder, those who elect to do it and those who do the deed, are murderers, and those who encourage it are in serious trouble with God. I encourage you to r...