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JosefTan
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I just scanned the posts and like to contribute a little. Allow me introduce myself: After graduating in EE, I was tutored by highly respected Specailists {Gen. Physiologist, Anesthesiologist, Neurosurgeon, Cardiovascular Physiologist, Endocrinologist, Specialists in Rehabilitation, and Electrical & Systems Engineers, etc.} I grew up as a member of the “Sodality of Mary”, and was tutored in the scriptures by a priest who trained with the Dominicans from the Jerusalem Biblical Institute.
Basically, I like to understand the central concepts of issues so that I do not have to remember too many things.
The way I understand it: the only comprehensive description of our situation is that WE ARE MADE TO BE GOD’s CHILDREN. That is why, from the moment of our conception, we have that dignity - EVEN WHEN we are comatose, or cannot think due to any reason. (e.g. before cerebral maturity. Sorry, Descartes’ fans)
The reality is that, properly supplied with nutrients (O2, etc.) the heart CAN beat, and other organs CAN be kept alive long after the head is cut (which would clearly cause death). That is why organ donation and transplants, AFTER the donor is dead, is laudable and should be encouraged. The PROBLEM is that in our SECULAR, UTILITARIAN culture, the RESPECT for Human Lives, which we hope our Physicians have, often is set aside for other “Important Consideration”, including the “Right to Live” of their ‘VIP Recipient’.
Therefore I fully concur with “Feanaro’s Wife”'s post regarding Organ Donations. Paramedicgirl’s posts were very informative!
Basically, I like to understand the central concepts of issues so that I do not have to remember too many things.
The way I understand it: the only comprehensive description of our situation is that WE ARE MADE TO BE GOD’s CHILDREN. That is why, from the moment of our conception, we have that dignity - EVEN WHEN we are comatose, or cannot think due to any reason. (e.g. before cerebral maturity. Sorry, Descartes’ fans)
The reality is that, properly supplied with nutrients (O2, etc.) the heart CAN beat, and other organs CAN be kept alive long after the head is cut (which would clearly cause death). That is why organ donation and transplants, AFTER the donor is dead, is laudable and should be encouraged. The PROBLEM is that in our SECULAR, UTILITARIAN culture, the RESPECT for Human Lives, which we hope our Physicians have, often is set aside for other “Important Consideration”, including the “Right to Live” of their ‘VIP Recipient’.
Therefore I fully concur with “Feanaro’s Wife”'s post regarding Organ Donations. Paramedicgirl’s posts were very informative!
Personally, I’d rather have a rosary in my hands.
