What Does Quality of Life Mean?

[HagiaSophia]

A person’s dignity does not depend on his “quality of life,” which nowadays is sometimes interpreted as merely the ability to experience pleasure, says John Paul II.

Increasingly “so-called quality of life is interpreted primarily or exclusively as economic efficiency, inordinate consumerism, physical beauty and pleasure, to the neglect of the more profound dimensions – interpersonal, spiritual and religious – of existence,” stated the Pope in a message addressed to the participants in the general assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life. The assembly began today.

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[Magster]

HagiaSophia:

A person’s dignity does not depend on his “quality of life,” which nowadays is sometimes interpreted as merely the ability to experience pleasure, says John Paul II.

It seems to drive the secular media crazy how Pope John Paul II so beautifully carries on his enormous duties despite a number of physical infirmities. Why is it that at least 1/3 of every article about the Pope is a reiteration of his illnesses and speculation as to whether he should resign? They just don’t seem to understand that human dignity is not measured by physical means. Were that the case, then Jesus, while dying on the cross, would be considered undignified. Could anything be more blasphemous?