Euthanasia is the practice of ending the life of an individual in order to relieve them of an incurable illness or unbearable suffering. The term euthanasia is derived from the Greek word meaning “good death” and initially called “intentional killing” (Patellarou, Vardavas, Fioraki, Alegakis, Dafermou, & Ntzilepi, 2009). Euthanasia is a controversial topic that has sparked much debate globally. Although euthanasia has received a lot of coverage in the professional media, there are some sensitive issues that lack clarity and need to be addressed. Euthanasia is a divisive topic, and different interpretations of its meaning depend on whether the person supports it or not. Although some societies have accepted euthanasia, many societies and social groups oppose its practice. Judean Christians view euthanasia as morally wrong, ethically repugnant, and a violation of God's gift of life. Those who oppose euthanasia believe that pharmaceutical and technological advances as well as increased therapeutic measures can be adopted to prolong life at all costs (Patelarou et al. 2009). Euthanasia is called passive or active. Passive euthanasia involves "letting a person die" and active euthanasia, also known as physician-assisted suicide (PAS), involves giving a patient a lethal injection (a drug) to speed up the process of death. This article will explore how euthanasia is viewed from a religious and ethical perspective. Arguments for and against euthanasia will be presented using published research articles. In the United States, euthanasia is illegal in all states except Oregon, Washington, and Montana. In 1998, the issue of euthanasia was sparked in America when Dr. Jack Kevorki...... middle of article ......e Nursing 15, No 5.Sanders, K, & Chaloner, C. (2007) Voluntary euthanasia: ethical concepts and definitions. Nursing standard. 21, 35, 41-44.Siu,W. (2009) Interpretive communities: debate on euthanasia and assisted suicide. Tepehan, S., Ozkara, E and Yavuz, F. (2009) Attitudes towards euthanasia in intensive care units and other hospital services: nursing ethics 10.1177/0969733009102693Keown, D. (1996). Buddhism and suicide. The case of Channa. Retrieved from http://jbe.gold.ac.uk/WWW.Euthanasia.comJotkowitz, A., Gurion, B., Ben-Gurion, G., Gesundheit, B, (2008) A Case Against Justified Non-Voluntary Active Euthanasia (Groningen Protocol) The American Journal of Bioethics. Lee, M., Bom, J., Swarte, N., Heintz, P., Graeff, A & Bout, J, (2005). Euthanasia and depression: a perspective Cohort study among terminally ill cancer patients. Journal of Clinical Oncology.