Sept. 1, 2016 (LifeSiteNews) – While euthanasia is being presented across North America as “compassionate” and a good way to end suffering by suicide activists, there is something chilling about the intimacy of these killings. As pro-life activist Gregg Cunningham noted, “Ours is the first generation that, having demanded the right to kill its children through elective abortion, is now demanding the right to kill its parents through doctor-assisted suicide.”
The closest of human relationships are rupturing under the sheer weight of the selfishness and narcissism of the Me Generation. The tagline “dying with dignity” is starting to very much sound like, “Now don’t make a fuss, off with you now.”
An elderly husband and wife have announced their plans to die in the world’s first ‘couple’ euthanasia – despite neither of them being terminally ill.
Identified only by their first names, Francis, 89, and Anne, 86, they have the support of their three adult children who say they would be unable to care for either parent if they became widowed.
The children have even gone so far as to find a practitioner willing to carry out the double killings on the grounds that the couple’s mental anguish constituted the unbearable suffering needed to legally justify euthanasia…
The couple’s daughter has remarked that her parents are talking about their deaths as eagerly as if they were planning a holiday.
‘If one of them should die, who would remain would be so sad and totally dependent on us,’ he said. ‘It would be impossible for us to come here every day, take care of our father or our mother.’
I wonder why no one considers the fact that the reason some elderly parents may experience “mental anguish” is that they have come to the sickening realization that their grown children would rather find an executioner to dispatch them than take on the responsibility of caring for their parents.
It is for precisely that reason that some scenes in the 2011 HBO euthanasia documentary How To Die In Oregon are so jarring. In one scene, an elderly father explains to the interviewer why he has procured death drugs that he plans to take in case of severe health problems. “I don’t want to be a burden,” he explains while his adult daughter nods approvingly, “It’s the decent thing to do. For once in my life I’ll do something decent.” There was no argument from his daughter.
Think about that for a minute. Would that not be real suffering? To come to the realization that the children you loved with all your heart would rather find someone to kill you than find someone to care for you? Or to care for you themselves? Would it not truly be suffering to realize that those very closest to you, those you loved the very most, would like you to kill yourself, or support your suicide?
Let me take this a step further. Suicidal people often reach out to others, often let someone know about their plans. By telling people they are contemplating suicide, they are letting out one last cry for help—I’m going to kill myself…are you going to stop me? Is it not possible that many elderly parents may be suggesting assisted suicide in the desperate hope that their children will reject such a situation out of hand? That their children will tell them how much they are loved, will promise to come see them, will offer to find them the care that they need? What if the suggestions of some elderly or sick people that suicide is the best option is not so much a suggestion as it is a question: How much do you love me?
Which leads to more questions: Love is not proven until it is tested. As those we love suffer illness and the many afflictions of old age, what is our responsibility towards them? A loved one with Alzheimer’s, for example. It is easy to love someone when they can love us back. But does our responsibility suddenly vanish when that person is not capable of loving us in the same way? Does mental illness, old age, or disease relieve us of our responsibility towards them, eliminate our duty to care for them, or change the fact that we love them? Too often the idea of euthanasia is not about releasing the suffering one from pain. It is about releasing those around him from their responsibility.
Another question: If assisted suicide is a right, do you ever have the responsibility to kill someone? Or rather, do we have the responsibility to protect people from themselves? Many of these questions are simply not surfacing in the debate on suicide. People are simply accepting euthanasia on the grounds that death is a solution to suffering, and are not asking questions that desperately need answers.
Perhaps I’m naïve, but the news stories of children happily arranging the suicide of their parents actually shocked me, and I’m not shocked by much these days. I simply could not fathom responding to fears or depression of parents or grandparents by agreeing to get them killed. In fact, if one of them told me that their life no longer had any meaning and that they wanted to die, I would take that very personally and very seriously. I love them, and it would be my responsibility to dispel their will to die, to convince them that they were precious, and necessary, and I wanted them in my life for as long as was possible.
A final question that I’d like you to think about, long and hard: Would hearing that those who you loved the most agreed that suicide was your best option cause you great suffering?
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Many travellers are searching for Tours To Do In Hua Hin, Most of the activities to do in Hua Hin are geared towards family fun by the seaside. Most Thais view Hua Hin as an elegant and romantic gateway holiday destination, which is a notion that started close to a Century ago when the well-to-do and members of the Royal Family would spend their holidays there. Due to this, you will find countless beautiful seaside villas, houses, and various attractive vintage summer palaces lining the Hua Hin landscape. You can find Tours To Do In Hua Hin travel information.
Tours To Do In Hua Hin, ﻿Typically, Hua Hin is loaded with people getting a break from your crazy Bangkok lifestyle on weekends and because it is simply a short drive away, it offers retained its popularity. The towns charming feel is probably the very best attraction of Hua Hin. Allow me to share the top 10 things you can do in Hua Hin.
Over the summer seaside palace like most of Hua Hin was constructed in early 1920s during King Rama VIs reign. An Italian architect designed it and it features latticework, many verandahs, in addition to covered boardwalks. Among the numerous charming attributes of the complex is really a beautiful passage in the boardwalks leading to the ocean.
Cicada Market offers handmade crafts, art, and great times. Featuring its open-air market concept, Cicada brings Hua Hins artistic talents together together with the ones that love having the capability to express themselves freely. In addition to the crafts market, you will also look for a beer garden, art gallery, and live music.
In Prachuab Kirikhan province, Khao Takiab is one of the greatest attractions. A translation of Khao Takiab is Chopstick Mountain but you might hear people think of it as Monkey Mountain because of the monkeys living upon it. The Mountain also houses a hilltop temple with amazing views of Hua Hin. A large bell sits at the outset of the hike around the temple accompanied by your flight of stairs towards the main shrine forming a pagoda-like structure.
Santorini Park succeeds in bringing a piece of the Beautiful Greek Island to Cha-Am. It offers was able to get every detail right like the colorfully painted windows, classic whitewashed buildings, on the domed towers and stone-paved paths. An incredible lineup of restaurants, shops, as well as the amusement park ensures that good times are in store for all those.
The most up-to-date attraction and theme shopping village in Hua Hin is definitely the Venezia. It follows the growth in popularity and visible success of other similar weekend destinations in Thailand. Kao Yais Palio was probably one of the triggers for your epidemic frenzy for beautiful villages combined with Hua Hins Santorini Park, and Bangkoks Asiatique.
One of the most mysterious and mystical landmarks of Thailand is the magnificent Phraya Nakhon cave. However, only a few travelers ever get a chance to snap an image of this. The reason being very easy: it really is hidden inside a tough to reach cave and merely few dedicated visitors ever put in the effort to visit it. Those that do make an effort reach love a stunning view resembling something from a scene in an Indiana Jones movie. The cave is located inside the Khao Sam Roi Yot National park, that is a 45-minute drive south of Hua Hin. To achieve the cave you first of all need to drive to your small village of Bang Pu sitting from the beach and after that you are able to take a boat or trek. The trek is 30 minutes higher than the hill leading towards the Laem Sala beach.
Black Mountain Water Park promises to offer a fun-filled day for anybody wanting to get a big splash including families. This park has 9 different water slides, beach pool, lazy river, kids pool, a wave pool, and even more. Most of these are set with a vast mountain hugging landscape that fronts a guy-made lake about 10 km north of Hua Hin. The same people behind the Black Mountain Golf Course are those that own and manage the water park and it is the very best attraction within their portfolio. It really is situated opposite the golf course, with a local road passing through Baan Silapin and Wat Huay Mongkol.
This themed shopping complex is located not not even close to Klai Kang Won Palace. It unique brown wooden building has multiple shops, a caf้, and guestrooms all decorated in 1960s Thai style. The complex is open daily for dining and shopping from about 10:00. The village is famous for its live music, nang klang plaeng or outside movies, and temple fair festival running every evening from Friday to Sunday.
The Hua Hin Night marketplace is situated in the heart of town in between the Railway line and Petchkasem Road and it encompasses one street. The industry involves life from 18:30 when traders start lining the road with their stalls selling a myriad of merchandise. A fantastic collection of seafood restaurants line the road that hosts the night time Market and draw a great deal of attention from the visitors.
The Hua Hin Railway station was constructed during the reign of King Rama VI. It is simply a short distance from the center of town. The railway station together with the adjacent royal waiting room are indisputably beautiful. The brightly painted wooden buildings are Thai in design and concept and somehow manage to get a Victorian feel to them. You must go look into the railway station even when you dont arrive by train. It is actually photogenic, quirky, and charming.
Hua Hin is actually a fantastic spot to visit with a lot of attractions and many things to do. This information has looked on the top things you can do in Hua Hin. Hua Hin is a magical place that must be on everyones bucket list. Tours To Do In Hua Hin	
[Risk No. 556] I realized how spoiled I am to have Barista Parlor downstairs from our office when I visit a Starbucks. Not that I don’t or can’t appreciate Starbucks for what it is, especially when I’m traveling and it’s my only viable option! Anyway, I’m tangent-ing. Sorry. Welcome to being me.
I met a friend at Starbucks for coffee and James was at the register. I asked him where he was from. “Seattle.” Oh, cool, I moved here from Seattle, too. He was floored. He asked why I moved. There’s no way for me to tell this story without just making it all about Jesus. So might as well run through the open door. I shared how I had felt Jesus calling my family and I here to this city and that I wasn’t entirely sure why, but that He has since revealed His plans and has me working in full-time ministry. His eyes lit wide as he shared how his family had experienced a similar call from God to move here. It still shocks me how often I meet people with this story here in Nashville. Weird!
Held hands and prayed over James’ life and his family. Blessed him and encouraged him. So cool the variety and backgrounds of people God has allowed me to meet through this risk taking. Family everywhere!
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