The popular euphemism “Death with dignity” whitewashes but doesn’t alter the fact that it’s suicide. We must state plainly that, no matter the circumstances, there is no dignity in suicide. Suicide is always beneath a person’s dignity because it says, “I have no further part to play; I can no longer be a gift, no longer grow or receive God’s love. My suffering has exceeded Christ’s suffering.”

The dignity of a man is measured by his likeness to Christ; when he rejects that likeness, he annuls his dignity. Thus, suicide is the most UN-dignifying act.

This message makes a firm statement about the true nature of death with dignity and assisted suicide—as well as all suicide. It is part of The Trad Store’s pro-life series, which seeks to provide straight talk about what it really means to be pro-life.