There are no injuctions in Sikhism against the use of contraceptives. Abortion is a taboo, as it is an interference in the creative work of God. If the conception has taken place, it would be a sin to destroy life and hence deliberate miscarriage or abortion is forbidden. Similarly, experimenting with embroys and genes is discouraged. Contraception for the purpose of avoiding the results of illicit sex is also forbidden.
Today there is a lot of pressure on politicians to legalize mercy-killing.
In certain countries, mercy killing of patients suffering from incurable diseases or termnal illness has been regulated by law. It is left either to the discretion of the physician or the patient. Mental illness is on the increase, and some people, in a fit of depression, may welcome death as a relief from the torture of living. The Gurus regarded suffering as a result of man's Karma. Man must have the moral courage to bear his suffering without lament.