Mr. Andrew Copson:

To directly answer the first question, there is some evidence that people’s at least implicit theological assumptions influence their views on assisted dying and specifically on the value of pain and suffering.

Although most religious people also support assisted dying, they are less likely to support it than non-religious people. Deputy Lahart is right that the value some people place on suffering, especially some people of a Christian world view, may well influence that. On the other hand, if someone is in my position, he or she believes this life is the only one we have and that suffering and pain have no value, especially at the end of life. He or she is, therefore, going to come to the same conclusion as me. I believe that was the only specific question that was directed at me.