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Andrew1992
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Is one commiting sin knowing that they could die (and do) while they are trying save someone’s life?
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God bless.
-Andrew
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Thank you
God bless.
-Andrew
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Incomplete
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No. Scripture says there is no greater love than to lay down your life for a friend. (John 15:13).
I’m not sure why you think this would be a sin.
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chaela_may
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an interesting question. it would depend on the circumstances, i suppose, and how well this person understood the circumstances. if they were pushing a pedestrian frozen in fear out of the way of an oncoming drunk driver, then it would not be sinful. if they jumped into an apparently identical scenario where the driver was not drunk and the pedestrian was already running away (and thus the pedestrian was not going to die), but didn’t realize that and died by rushing in front of a vehicle swerving to miss the first pedestrian, then it would not be sinful. but if a person with no authorization to be there rushed onto a movie set, knowing full well that the circumstances were controlled and, for whatever reason, rushed in front of the moving vehicle, it would be probably be a sin (depending on the person’s mental faculties) because it involved being reckless with the precious life that we were given.
the apologists are very busy, but they want to be there for people with questions. rather than ignoring a petitioner, they do the best they can with the time that they have.And one more off topic question,
It seems the apologetics answer questions that have been answered before a lot. And all they do is provide a link and maybe a short paragraph. Why don’t they answer questions that haven’t been asked? I’ve had one question answered and it was all of four words
Anyways I’m rambling.
Thank you
God bless.
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daisybee
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The Forum Rules inform us that the apologists have limited time and are not able to answer all questions. The Forum Rules also advise us: If you need your question answered more swiftly, consider posting it in the general discussion forum where other board members can help answer it.And one more off topic question,
It seems the apologetics answer questions that have been answered before a lot. And all they do is provide a link and maybe a short paragraph. Why don’t they answer questions that haven’t been asked? I’ve had one question answered and it was all of four words
Given the volume of questions the apologists must have to sort through, perhaps we should be pleasantly surprised when one of our questions to an apologist does get answered…maybe it’s something like sending a letter to the editor of a newspaper–the editors are not able to publish everything.
There are a lot of people on the forums who know the faith well and can help answer questions…maybe not as efficiently and “cleanly” as an apologist would, and perhaps with a certain amount of debate among members, but eventually most questions do get answered. Just note the sources of information that responders use to answer questions, or ask for a source if it’s not clear. That way you can double-check or investigate further if you’d like.
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Incomplete
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But if they knew the set was controlled, in other words, they knew there was no risk of death, could they be properly said to be trying to save a life?
Scripture says there is no greater love than to lay down ones life for a friend.
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Stylites
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Other examples might be to donate a kidney, to enlist in the armed services, to become a police officer or a firefighter or an EMT. St. Damien of Molokai cared for the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of lepers and died as a result.
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Andrew1992
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acadiANNA
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Emergency Personnel risk their lives every day in rescues to save others. In flood waters, those trapped in coal mines, confronting someone in a hostage situation, house fire, lifeguard, pulling people from a wrecked car when it could easily blow up any minute… These are people who do not even think they will die, but act on the intention of saving the life of a another human being. They are dedicated people who react rationally in a crisis. The survival instinct kicks in. I call them heroes. I thank God for their courage because when you put people and the world together, accidents happen, even though we try our very best to prevent them. Sadly, some will die trying to save another. We always are hopeful that will not happen. Blessed are You, Lord our God, who watches over us in times of danger.
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Incomplete
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Thank you for all you do! No, you are not sinning. You are following in the example of Jesus. Remember that the Church declares as saints many people who laid down their lives for others.
And don’t forget…what you do for others, you do for God. Check the parable of the sheep and goats.
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poche
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this is one example of the double effect.
Normally suicide is a sin - but if you are trying to save someone else’s life and you knowingly put you own life at risk, that is not a sin - that is a couragous act.
Normally suicide is a sin - but if you are trying to save someone else’s life and you knowingly put you own life at risk, that is not a sin - that is a couragous act.
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Incomplete
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Suicide is deliberately taking your life. It’s about not wanting to live anymore. Risking it for others is not suicide.
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chaela_may
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another good point! it all depends on the circumstances.
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Jerry_Westerby
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there are many instances of servicemen smothering grenades with their bodies to save the lives of others. a more interesting example is that of an aviator who crashes his damaged plane onto an enemy ship instead of trying to make it to safety.
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Angel_Bradford
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Suicide is not about not wanting to live anymore; it’s about not knowing how to go on living.
OP, first responders risk their lives with the knowledge they could die, but it does not mean they are suicidal.
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Angel_Bradford
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Or a airliner that crashes into a field…
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Jerry_Westerby
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Incomplete
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You said that well, and ultimately we are saying the same thing…risking your life to save others is not suicide.
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PJM
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And one more off topic question,
It seems the apologetics answer questions that have been answered before a lot. And all they do is provide a link and maybe a short paragraph. Why don’t they answer questions that haven’t been asked? I’ve had one question answered and it was all of four words
Anyways I’m rambling.
Thank you
God bless.
NO! Here’s WHY
John.15: 13 “Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
God Bless,
Pat/PJM
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