http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/11/06/nblood106.xml
I'm curious as to what a few people here think of this.
I'm curious as to what a few people here think of this.
As an anesthesiologist who has been presented with this situaion, I would call Security, remove family members and, usually the everpresent church elder, give blood and "..see you in court."
Pretty outragious position. I figure she can spend the rest of her natural life atoning for my sins. Probably require therapy forever - while she watches her child grow.
Faith without reason goes to waste. And often ends in tears.
This is definite Poppycock!This very sad story just convinces me even more that religion is, and always has been, a scourge on society. It causes more misery, poverty and wars than anything else on earth. How sad for those twins never to have their mother hold them -something far more important than religion that was created just to try to convince the poor in society that they may have something to look forward to in another life! Poppycock!
Posted by wooram on November 6, 2007 1:43 PM
In reading these posts I see that this is an issue that stirs strong response. If this woman had been shot over in Iraq or some other military action then she would have been a hero for sacrificing her life for the god of nationality. Being that she died for her beliefs that differ from others she is condemned. I am sorry for her family and for the way that they are being maligned. Every day people die for their beliefs but if it is for a war then it is ok. Because of no one wanting to stand up for their beliefs the Nazis killed a lot of people. They weren't stopped before 11 million people died. Had the so called religious people stood up for the law of love at the time then it wouldn't have happened. As far as I know Jehovah's Witnesses were the only ones at the beginning that stood up and said the Nazis were wrong. It wasn't popular at the time but they died for their beliefs then. I hope that if the time comes for me to stand up for my beliefs if they are popular or not that I have the faith that is strong enough to make the decision that is right. They have the belief that she will be ressurected in a paradise and get to see her kids again. What a comfort for her family even though they are having a hard time now. Why does this make everyone mad? Do you not want the same right? You have the chance to make the decision for yourself. Isn't that what everyone wants? Why should you get mad if someone makes a decision that is different from yours? Do you think this family would give you a hard time if you made a decision that went against what they believed? I don't think so. Have some heart. Pray for this family and show that no matter what someone believes they have the right to make a choice just like everyone else.
Posted by Wondering why you are so mad on November 6, 2007 12:41 PM