Faith
Evangelicals Warn Costa Rica Bill Could Open Door to Euthanasia
Evangelical leaders in Costa Rica are standing firm against a proposed “dignified death” bill that threatens to undermine the sanctity of life. The Evangelical Alliance Federation of Costa Rica warns that this legislation possesses legal gaps that could lead to state-sanctioned euthanasia.
The federation argues that the bill allows third parties to influence end-of-life decisions, placing vulnerable patients at extreme risk. By masking assisted suicide under the guise of compassion, lawmakers risk devaluing the inherent worth of every human being.
“Who defines when a life is no longer worth living?”
This question highlights the dangerous shift toward subjective “quality of life” criteria that contradicts the biblical truth of God’s sovereignty. Our lives are a gift from the Creator, and moral care must focus on alleviating pain rather than intentionally hastening death.
Faith Facts
- The Evangelical Alliance represents churches nationwide in defending life from conception to natural death.
- The proposed bill includes a clause exempting physicians from liability if they act out of subjective “compassion.”
- Christian leaders are calling for expanded palliative care and spiritual support instead of life-ending measures.
As believers, we must advocate for laws that respect the divine spark in every individual and protect the conscience rights of medical professionals. Let us pray that Costa Rica chooses to honor life through increased support for the suffering rather than the shortcut of death.