Giving oneself and one’s possessions voluntarily for the wellbeing of others and without compulsion is a Christian duty of which organ donation is a "striking" example, the Church of England has told the House of Lords.
The Church’s Mission and Public Affairs Division was responding to the Lords’ EU Social Policy and Consumer Affairs sub-committee’s inquiry into the EU Commission’s Communication on organ donation and transplantation: policy actions at EU level.
“Christians have a mandate to heal, motivated by compassion, mercy, knowledge and ability,” the response says.
“The Christian tradition both affirms the God-given value of human bodily life, and the principle of putting the needs of others before one’s own needs.”...
