Religion and Euthanasia in the Netherlands Exploring a Diffuse Relationship

Abstract

Cet article cherche à clarifier les rapports entre deux facteurs opposés: la religion et l'euthanasie. Il présente des données empi riques relatives aux attitudes et pratiques institutionnelles et individuelles à l'égard de l'euthanasie.

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