Cultural Pushback Against Euthanasia in Canada | Amanda Achtman

Why do people get euthanized? And how can we create a culture where euthanasia is unthinkable?

Canada's stats are shocking. Since 2016, over 50,000 individuals have died from legal euthanasia and assisted suicide.

So, what can we do? Right now, Amanda Achtman is on a mission to end euthanasia in Canada. Through her project Dying to Meet You, Amanda is creating a hopeful, life-affirming alternative to counter cultural despair.

Find out more by listening to today’s episode!

Please Note: after filming this episode, Canada's government postponed euthanasia for mental illness until at least March 2027. Please pray that this pause is permanent!

Check out Amanda's work: https://www.dyingtomeetyou.com/

Christine’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0mIi1rLHMw

CONTENTS

00:00 Meet Amanda
01:44 Dying to Meet You
02:40 Church as an Expert in Humanity
06:00 Panel Topics
09:22 Positive Alternative Vision
11:33 Suffering
13:54 Canada Euthanasia Stats
19:06 Why are People Euthanized?
22:00 Hope vs. Despair
23:36 Mass of a Lifetime
29:22 Nursing Homes?
31:29 Meaningful Activities?
35:35 USA and Euthanasia
37:33 Euthanasia vs. Assisted Suicide
40:57 Christine's Story: Don't Euthanize Me
49:40 Making Euthanasia Unthinkable
51:44 Don't Lose Hope!