Should euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide be legal?

Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (PAS) refer to medical practices in which a terminally ill or suffering patient chooses to end their life with medical assistance. Euthanasia involves a doctor actively administering life-ending medication, while PAS allows a patient to self-administer a prescribed lethal dose. These practices have been debated for centuries, with legal, ethical, and religious perspectives shaping policies worldwide. Historically, euthanasia was discussed in ancient Greece and Rome, where some philosophers supported it under certain conditions. However, with the rise of organized religion and medical ethics emphasizing the sanctity of life, it became widely condemned. The modern debate gained traction in the 20th century, especially with advancements in palliative care and patients' rights movements advocating for dignity in death. Today, euthanasia and PAS are legal in some countries and U.S. states under strict regulations.