Euthanasia, together with all other forms of medical involvement regarding the end of human life, has long been the subject of great controversy, since the time of Socrates, and is a topic that has long attracted l attention of both medical and legal professionals, ethicists, and is often raised in general public debate (Huxtable & Campbell, 2003) The term euthanasia derives from the Greek "eu", meaning "good", and "thanatos", meaning 'death' (Ladd, 1979). In a medical context, the Hippocratic Oath, commonly believed to be taken by all practicing doctors, suggests that all doctors will strive to ensure the well-being of all patients, it is all too easy to misinterpret the meaning of the oaths to manipulate and justify actions that would otherwise be considered unethical; specifically for the act of euthanasia. This essay will discuss the arguments both for and against euthanasia, with careful consideration of all aspects related to the debate. Perhaps the best-known arguments in the euthanasia debate are that of the sanctity of life, which has palpable religious connotations that will be discussed later; the end of suffering or “low quality of life”; and respect for patient autonomy (Huxtable & Campbell, 2003). In terms of one end of the spectrum of the euthanasia debate, the Church of England (2000) has published a document strongly opposed to euthanasia, whilst on the other hand Otlowski (1997) has carried out extensive research and published an analysis of the law with the ultimate goal of ensuring euthanasia as a legal option. In terms of religious perspective and for purposes of greater clarity; Christian point of view, there is much contradiction to be found regarding the eu... half of the paper... will invariably disagree with utilitarians, and vice versa, therefore believing that all cases require an ethical investigation of an individual stairs. Seemingly similar cases may have completely different circumstances and may or may not have different outcomes. While religion may play an important role in many euthanasia cases, witnessing a relative suffer chronic incurable pain is unlikely to override any supposed desire to prolong life. longer than necessary; however, some circumstances often provide members of some religions with no other choice, for example, as in the case of Jehovah's Witnesses, where blood transfusion is not permitted. In conclusion to the available evidence, case studies and theoretical aspects of euthanasia, it can be argued that, while on the one hand people have the intrinsic right to live, on the other they also have the right to die with dignity.