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the Semantics of Suicide Aid in Dying

God, PR and the right to die in California

On Easter morning inside the massive Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles, Cardinal Mahony stands in full regalia and observes as a priest leads the congregation in the General Intercession — the prayer for humankind. It's Catholicism’s holiest day, the day of Christ’s resurrection and of the redemption of the sins of humanity through his suffering, the smell of incense hangs in the air as thousands of worshipers of all races stand before the altar, heads bowed and hands clasped in prayer.

“Lord, we pray for you to watch over all of our elected officials,” the priest says. “We pray for you to put an end to euthanasia.”

“Lord, hear our prayer,” the congregation replies in unison.

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