A
AHapka
Guest
Actually, the last time this happened man and dog survived and the shark lost (well, in terms of not getting the dog).
Not sure if you were aware of this, but the article is here: msnbc.msn.com/id/26956958/
- Status
Not sure if you were aware of this, but the article is here: msnbc.msn.com/id/26956958/
S
Sam_Maloney
Guest
yep: I was aware of that, and assumed it was part of the impetus for the post that started this thread.
In that case, the man clearly didn’t stop to consider the finer points of mortal sin, and therefore the sin-- if any-- wouldn have only been venial.
In that case, the man clearly didn’t stop to consider the finer points of mortal sin, and therefore the sin-- if any-- wouldn have only been venial.
S
strngrnrth
Guest
It would depend on the degree of risk, wouldn’t it? To take a ten percent chance of being hit by a bus to prevent what would other wise be a hundred percent chance of your dog’s being hit while he ran out to save your child, who was actually already safe in the empty lane, would just be decent appreciation for the dog’s diligence and loyalty. It would upset the bus driver, but only for a minute or two perhaps. Just my guess.
N
Newbie2
Guest
…especially if the pet made it and your husband didn’t?
I’m a veterinarian and have dedicated my life to pets…but you’d not catch me*** intentionally*** risking my life for even a single one of them, my own included…like running out into traffic to save a dog or cat. Odds are I’m way too slow anyway and they’re fast enough that they may have a chance.
E
Et_Cetera
Guest
Why would you do such a thing?
J
Joe_Kelley
Guest
In 1955 we had flooding in Connecticut. A crew in a boat tried to rescue a woman from the second floor of a flooded house, but she wouldn’t leave without her dog. As she tried to get the dog into the boat she flipped the boat and put everyone in the water. The crew managed to hold on to the boat and were pulled safely ashore. She tried to hold onto the dog and was the only casualty in our town.
The dog very sensibly left the humans to their games and swam safely ashore.
The dog very sensibly left the humans to their games and swam safely ashore.
R
Ruthie
Guest
I probably would.
I have risked serious injury several times, mostly breaking up dog fights, and have been injured a couple of times. I have also run up to calm a panicking horse twice, which could be deadly if the horse kicked you in the right place.
I don’t know if I would run into traffic to save an animal. But I know I would risk my life to save an animal from an abuser, or from self-induced danger.
Ruthie
I have risked serious injury several times, mostly breaking up dog fights, and have been injured a couple of times. I have also run up to calm a panicking horse twice, which could be deadly if the horse kicked you in the right place.
I don’t know if I would run into traffic to save an animal. But I know I would risk my life to save an animal from an abuser, or from self-induced danger.
Ruthie
I
im_coleraine
Guest
well i doubt there is any serious answer in a catechism verse, so all i can give you is my opinion. i think that it would be ok. i mean it would be a difficult decision, but if it came down to it, im sure we would all try to save our pets.
M
M249
Guest
NO! MAN > ANIMALS. WE HAVE DOMINION OVER THEM.
and if you’re driving down the road on a rainy night at 60mph and see a squirrel, hit it. don’t swerve and risk crashing.
you’re INSANE if you think otherwise
T
Tsuwano
Guest
Yes, of course. Love knows no bounds and it may inspire some to risk their lives for animals. Also, certain degrees of responsibility require some to risk their lives for animals.
M
M249
Guest
absolutely not and anyone who thinks its alright is insane
M
M249
Guest
man was created in God’s image, ducks were not…what if one of your children died trying to save a duck from the middle of a freeway? you’re out of touch with reality
T
Tsuwano
Guest
Yes, my wife often says I’m out of touch with reality, but that’s beside the point. Obviously, there are times when you (and especially a child) should not risk your life for that of an animal. Your example above and the previous example you posed concerning swerving to avoid hitting a squirrel are two times when you should not risk your life to save the life of an animal. But the original question was is it ever ok to risk your life to save an animal. I think the answer is yes, there are particular times and places when the saving of an animal’s life is worth the risk to a human being.
W
Wirraway
Guest
it depends on the degree of risk. if I could swerve a car and miss a kitten with only a 1% risk to my own life, sure.
to preclude any slippery slope challenges, the answer is 15.94%.
to preclude any slippery slope challenges, the answer is 15.94%.
F
Fox
Guest
Even a small risk is still a risk and so no I wouldn’t risk my life for ANY animal whatsoever, My life is way more precious than a lower animal’s.
J
Joe_Kelley
Guest
Many years back, in the days before seat belts, I was driving a two lane road though a cut with rock walls on each side. The speed limit was 45. The car coming toward me, and very close, swerved to avoid a dead squirrel. Fortunately the driver thought better of it and swerved back. At that point I found myself in the right hand seat, one hand on the wheel, and halfway under the dash. I guess I had decided that I didn’t want that steering post in the chest.
A
a_cermak
Guest
Over the weekend I tripped while walking my dog and she bolted when I dropped the leash due to the fall. She ran out onto Harlem Ave, (a busy, busy road in Chicagoland) and yep, I ran right into traffic after her. Neither of us were hit and she was restored to me 6 hours later when she was discovered lounging in a lady’s backyard.
Mind you, I love this dog. I’ve had her for 4 years and we wake up early every weekend and holiday to take a 3-4 hour walk first thing in the morning together. She’s my best friend in the whole wide world! (sssh, don’t tell my other dogs I said that, I tell them the same thing!)
Mind you, I love this dog. I’ve had her for 4 years and we wake up early every weekend and holiday to take a 3-4 hour walk first thing in the morning together. She’s my best friend in the whole wide world! (sssh, don’t tell my other dogs I said that, I tell them the same thing!)
M
MakeUpArtist
Guest
Compassion does not equate blindly agreeing with the justification of animal cruelty! The inhumane treatment of any living creature is far worse than someone getting their feelings hurt on a message board.
M
M249
Guest
AND IF YOU WERE MY DAUGHTER I’D BE PISSED!
come on guys this question is so easy… humans were created in God’s image, ducks were not… stop acting insane… compassion towards animals is awesome, but risking the life of a precious human being over a dog is not…
- Status