Do you agree? YetAnother way Religion is hurting Us: Not Allowing Donation of Organs after death?

Question

I do.

Go Secular Humanism.

Answer 1

Religion has hurt us in many ways. It doesn't surprise me.

Answer 2

What are you talking about? My religion doesn't discourage organ donation, in fact, we believe that giving organs to others is one of the most giving things we could do. I know there are a few religions that say that, but most will not discourage it. My sister in law had a kidney/pancreas transplant a few years ago. If it wasn't for the person who gave their organs, she would be dead by now. I have an organ donation card, and I believe that it would be better to give my organs that are viable to someone to use, then just have them die with me. I would give my organs no matter what. If it helps someone else, then it can't be bad.

I don't know what religion you are thinking of, but you must not know that much about different religions. Maybe you should do some research before you ask a question like this.

Also, when they do transplants, they keep the blood moving through life support just long enough to harvest the organs. They can't use organs that have not had blood supply for very long, or that have been damaged in any way. They test all the organs before they are even taken, so there is no problem with getting a damaged organ, or having an organ with problems. Smoking, drinking, and certain diseases will make your organs unusable. If you have ever had cancer, or chemo for any reason, you aren't allowed to donate. Also, if you have had a transplant, you are unable to donate. Just thought I would clear up a few misconceptions about organ donation while I could.

Answer 3

Jehovah’s Witnesses are not allowed to donate or receive organs because they believe scripture forbids the transference of one person's blood to the body of another. My understanding is that the denomination revokes the membership of anyone who participates in a transfusion, even if it is done to save a life.

Christian Science discourages healing by means other than mediation and prayer, thus many Christian Scientists won't donate or participate in transplantation.

Shinto traditions say that the body, once dead, is impure, and defiling a corpse brings bad luck. For these reasons, many Shintos oppose the taking of organs from those who have just died, or say they would not want an organ transplanted from the dead.

But none of these religions are trying to stop people of other faiths or philosophies from donating organs.

Answer 4

This is the second question I've read on this topic today. Where are people getting the idea that all religions do not permit organ donation?

I don't read that anywhere in my Bible, and the organ donor section on the back of my driver's license is signed and witnessed. I can't imagine why God would think it's a sin to let someone else enjoy this beautiful world of ours.

I certainly have had a good life, and I'd be happy to see someone else get that chance, too. I think that would please God very much.

Answer 5

I am a Christian and my Driver License says I am an organ donor, if someone want or need any of it. Not sure how good a shape anything in though. Also, I donate blood regular.
I guess there are some that believe it wrong, but, I not see how they hurting anyone. I know a lot of people that are not Christians and they are not organ or blood donors, it their decision just as it is any religious persons I would assume.

Answer 6

in certain circumstances like this one, the position the recipient is really placed interior an same health center I see no rationalization why it cant be executed? My brother received a bone marrow transplant, that become unsuccessful, decrease back in 1995 and regardless, i really want we would have widely used who the donor become... i imagine the relationship, even if that is an organ or bone marrow or perhaps with, really impacts and sticks with the households on both area and it does provide some closure in a experience. i do no longer agree although, that race or faith ought to play any area in determining on or denying. in this difficulty, if it provides the mothers and fathers of Kaylee some peace, then why do not you enable them to make the alternative a minimum of they are going to locate some convenience in that and substances them some healthy *closure*. they don't seem chosing for the different reason than the little woman is ideal there interior an same health center and they could experience the discomfort discomfort of Lillians mothers and fathers. The time line is so narrow to provide an organ as well, would as well enable Lillian have a danger, she is ideal there waiting. If it were one among my own children in Kaylee's position, i might want to wish the international does no longer choose me for my judgements on organ donation, and perchance coach some compassion for his or her difficulty and the alternative they are forced to make.

Answer 7

All major religions have no official stance AGAINST donation. By asking the question in the way you did, you are perpetuating the myth that religions oppose organ donation.

Please see the website below for the official stance on donation of various religions.

Answer 8

I don't like Secular Humanism as a religion, I find it to be too...flexible in certain area's. One of the problems is that, with a lack of certain foundations for a system of ethics, then anything can be rationally justified, even setting up death camps can be made to sound ethical.

So, while I will say that Religion has in times been a hinderance, at the same time, it has laid certain foundations for ethical and moral behaviour that Secular Humanism lacks, and that really destroys it's utility.

Answer 9

I haven't heard of any religion 'not allowing' organ donation.I'm a Christian,and most Christians I know are planning to donate.

Answer 10

That would be Jehovah Witnesses that you are talking about.
They don't even believe that a person should get a blood transfusion if it isn't from a member of the family much less an organ.
What if a mediate family member can't be reached or because of health issues they can't donate? What then?

Answer 11

Ok..this is tooo much? How about you give me chapter and verse in the Bible where it says Christians cannot donate organs?

I'm a Christian, and I happen to BE an organ donor, sir!