A basic knowledge of the history of the movement to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide—the so-called “right to die” movement—is essential for anyone who hopes… Read More »Euthanasia History

The word “EUTHANASIA” comes from two Greek words, “eu” (good or easy) and “thanatos” (death) – or good death. Traditionally, euthanasia has meant an easy,… Read More »Euthanasia Terms and Definitions

Since the euthanasia movement’s goal is to legalize active, voluntary, and, in some cases, involuntary euthanasia, what has to be legalized is what cannot be… Read More »Strategy & Analysis of Strategic Concepts

American Life League acknowledges the outstanding work of the Culture of Life Studies Program, the Healthcare Advocacy and Leadership Organization (HALO), and the Terri Schiavo Foundation websites from which our… Read More »Arguments against Euthanasia

Let’s say a close friend of yours is really sick. According to doctors and specialists, your friend has about a 20% chance of living through… Read More »Physician-Assisted Suicide

Legislators’ Medical Policy Manual:Life and Death Decisions by Paul A. Byrne, M.D., FAAPWilliam F. Colliton, Jr., M.D., FACOGJoseph C. Evers, M.D., FAAPTimothy R. Fangman, M.D.Jerome… Read More »Legislators’ Medical Policy Manual

On March 31, 2005, Terri Schindler-Schiavo died of dehydration in a Florida hospice. Heroic efforts to save her life failed to halt Judge George Greer’s… Read More »The Schiavo Case and Death by Dehydration

The goal of the euthanasia movement is, in effect, legal and social acceptance of death on demand. For at least some of those who can’t… Read More »Living Wills and Advanced Directives

A non-comprehensive compendium of cases of patients who have awakened and/or improved following a diagnosis of persistent vegetative state, irreversible coma, or death Prepared with… Read More »Miracles

Discussion of the following cases is concerned only with whether or not the decisions are legal or illegal and not with their moral implications. Determine… Read More »Ordinary vs Extraordinary Care