"A 2024 Gallup poll showed that 71% of Americans believe 'a doctor should be allowed to end a patient’s life by some painless means if the patient and his or her family request it.' ... Catholics (44%) and Protestants plus other Christian religions (46%) consider PAS morally acceptable ... With so many people supporting PAS, it is important to look at the biblical view which bases human value on God’s teaching of intrinsic worth. Before doing that (see June 2026), some defin

"Over time, caregiving creates a culture—within families, congregations, and communities—where tenderness is valued, vulnerability is welcomed, and faith is practiced in tangible ways."

Guest writer, Tammy Burkhalter, served as Director of Congregational Care at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, SC, for 22 years. She volunteered as an Alzheimer’s Support Group Facilitator for seven years and cared for her mother who lived with Alzheimer’s for ten years. She is now a full-time grandmother to her one-year-old grandson.