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The '''right to die''' is a concept rooted in the belief that individuals have the [[Self-ownership|autonomy]] to make fundamental decisions about their own lives, including the choice to [[Suicide|end them]] or undergo [[voluntary euthanasia]], central to the broader notion of [[Health freedom movement|health freedom]]. This [[Rights|right]] is often associated with cases involving [[Terminal illness|terminal illnesses]] or incurable [[pain]], where [[assisted suicide]] provides an option for individuals to exercise control over their [[suffering]] and [[dignity]]. 

The debate surrounding the right to die frequently centers on the question of whether this decision should rest solely with the individual or involve [[Government|external authorities]], highlighting broader tensions between [[Civil liberties|personal freedom]] and societal or legal restrictions.

[[Religious views on suicide|Religious views on the matter]] vary significantly, with some traditions such as [[Hinduism]] (''[[Prayopavesa]]'') and [[Jainism]] (''[[Santhara]]'') permitting [[Nonviolence|non-violent]] forms of voluntary death, while others, including [[Catholicism]], [[Islam]] and [[Judaism]], consider suicide a [[Sin|moral transgression]].