Pro-Euthanasia Bid For SA Upper House

Pro-euthanasia bid for South Australian upper house, Mar. 3, 2010.

Another Christian group is standing for the Legislative Council in the South Australian election, to counter the influence of Family First and push the case for voluntary euthanasia.

Christians for Voluntary Euthanasia claims to be the first religious organisation in the world to stand on the controversial platform.

One of its two candidates, Reverend Craig de Vos, says it is time for a balanced debate and to help push voluntary euthanasia laws through parliament.

"In some cases the best outcome for life is a dignified and good death and at the moment a lot of people don't get that," he said.

Reverend de Vos is keen to revive legislation last put forward by Greens MP Mark Parnell.

He thinks 'death with dignity' is supported by many Christians.

"Given that 85 per cent of South Australians support it, that has to include quite a number of people who have a strong religious faith as well," he said.

In ABC News