The West’s Descent: How Abandoning Christianity Fuels a Culture of Death
Western nations are embracing euthanasia and assisted suicide at an alarming rate, signaling a dangerous shift away from traditional values and religious principles. In England and Wales, the "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill" has advanced through Parliament, despite warnings from critics like former Prime Minister Theresa May, who called it a "license to kill." Proponents argue the law is limited to terminally ill adults with less than six months to live, but history shows such restrictions rarely hold.
The Netherlands, Belgium, and Canada offer stark examples of how euthanasia expands over time. In the Netherlands, euthanasia is no longer restricted to terminal illnesses, and the number of deaths has surged, including a 10,000% increase in cases involving psychiatric conditions. Belgium allows euthanasia for children without age limits, while Canada has recorded over 60,000 assisted deaths since 2016.
These trends coincide with declining birth rates and rising abortion numbers, further eroding Western civilization’s commitment to life. Christianity, which views human life as sacred and immutable, has been increasingly marginalized. As society moves away from its religious foundation, the value of life becomes transactional, justified by convenience or financial considerations.
The West’s embrace of death, whether through abortion, euthanasia, or declining fertility, reflects a deeper cultural crisis. If Christianity is cast aside, the moral fabric that binds society will unravel, leaving future generations to reckon with the consequences of a culture that treats human life as disposable.
The West is not just legalizing death—it is embracing a worldview that threatens its very existence.
The West’s Moral Decline: A Culture of Death and Its Consequences
The West’s descent into a culture of death is a symptom of a deeper moral decay, rooted in the abandonment of Christian principles that once defined its identity. The legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide in Western nations reflects a troubling shift toward valuing human life based on convenience, utility, or financial burden, rather than inherent dignity. This trend, as seen in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Canada, has shown how initial restrictions on euthanasia inevitably erode, leading to broader and more dangerous applications.
The expansion of euthanasia to include non-terminal illnesses, psychiatric conditions, and even children highlights a disturbing normalization of death as a solution to human suffering. This mindset not only devalues the lives of the vulnerable but also undermines the social fabric that binds communities together. When life is no longer seen as sacred, but rather as expendable, society risks losing its moral compass.
The decline of birth rates and rise in abortion further exacerbate this crisis, signaling a broader rejection of the pro-life values that once characterized Western civilization. Christianity, with its teachings on the sanctity of life, provided a moral foundation that safeguarded the weak and vulnerable. Without this anchor, society is left adrift, embracing policies that ultimately dehumanize and destroy.
The West’s embrace of death is not just a legal or moral issue—it is a existential threat to its future. If we continue down this path, the next generation will inherit a world where life is no longer valued, and the principles that once made the West great are forgotten. The time to reclaim our moral heritage and reaffirm the sanctity of life is now.
Published: 10/4/2025
