Embryos: Humans or Biomaterials?
A human organism begins with fertilization. From the moment of fertilization onwards, human embryo has the ontological status of a human individual and thus also the moral status, i.e. the inviolable human dignity. Therefore, we should never destroy human embryos as a mere means to any end how noble it might be. Defending inviolability and […]
Healing Ministry and Palliative Care
Death is inevitable, but that does not mean it can be planned or imposed. It is an ethical imperative that we attend to the unbearable pain and suffering of patients with incurable and terminal illnesses. This is where palliative care plays a vital role. Palliative care has been growing faster in the world of medicine […]