Euthanasia and Abortion

Sikhs should always strive for life though often this commitment can lead to difficult choices.

For Sikhs, voluntary euthanasia would be wrong as life belongs to the One. However, non-voluntary euthanasia might be acceptable if the person could not survive without constant medical intervention. Abortion should not take place unless it is beneficial for the mother, for instance, her life is in danger.

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