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The task force affirms that assisted suicide can be theologically and ethically justified. We assert that people need to develop an informed conscience on this issue. We find
that:

1. Christian theology demands respect for human life and recognizes that human life is sacred.

2. Modern science has created a situation where biological existence may be extended far beyond the point where a reasonable quality of life exists.

3. There are circumstances where involuntarily prolonged biological existence is a less ethical alternative than a conscientiously chosen and merciful termination of earthly
life.

4. In such exceptional cases, assisting a suffering person in accomplishing voluntary death can be morally justified as part of the healing process, because it enables a person
to die well.

5. As Christians we are all called upon to offer pastoral care and comfort to persons who find themselves or their loved ones in such a difficult situation.

6. The issue of assisted suicide and death requires additional education, and prayerful discussions leading to a more informed community and congregation.

7. We encourage individuals to enter into the discussions of how to implement the concepts that have be discussed in this report.