A Hard Waiting for the Lord

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Submitted by hplantin on Thu, 2011-06-30 14:16

"Henry was dying of throat cancer. He knew it; his wife, Joan, knew it; their two grown children knew it; and the doctors knew it. But he wasn't dying quickly, and it wasn't painless. It was a slow, agonizing, painful dying. . . . Everyone wanted the pain to stop, even if it meant Henry's death."

What should a Christian's attitude be in such a situation? If Henry is headed for a better place after death, wouldn't a quick end to his life be better all around? May Christians pray for death? Is assisted suicide acceptable? Calvin Van Reken addresses these questions in a thought-provoking article for the Calvin Seminary Forum.

What are your thoughts?

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powerful testimony

Submitted by Justin S. (not verified) on Fri, 2011-08-05 17:03.

That is a powerful testimony, and I admire the strength with which you faced death. I would have a difficult time reaching the same choice. Thank you for sharing this with us :)