I have never liked the idea, but recently I have been questioning myself about becoming a donor after a person i knew died while waiting for a heart transplant(she was on a waiting list for over 2 years). Does it matter that when we are buried/cremated that our body is incomplete(in a religious sense, I'm catholic).
2007-04-06 13:26:25 · 17 answers · asked by endac 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Personal views and conscientious feelings vary on this issue of transplantation and organ donation. It is well known that the use of human materials for human consumption varies all the way from minor items, such as hormones and corneas, to major organs, such as kidneys and hearts. While the Bible specifically forbids consuming blood, there is no Biblical command pointedly forbidding the taking in of other human tissue. For this reason, each individual faced with making a decision on this matter should carefully and prayerfully weigh matters and then decide conscientiously what he or she could or could not do before God. It is a matter for personal decision. (Gal. 6:5)
2007-04-06 13:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you believe that you'll be resurrected when the Messiah returns, you pretty much can assume that if G-d can reanimate a body the has been completely decomposed into nothingness over the past thousands of years, then he can do the same for you if you have an organ missing. I'm Jewish and we believe that the body of a dea person should be left intact like you guys, but more recently that's been overlooked in cases with organ donors because what's more important, having all your organs when you're buried or enabling someone else to live? That's a no brainer. I'm sure G-d would be o.k. with it.
2007-04-06 13:42:34 · answer #2 · answered by Ambrielle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it could be the best thing that you ever do for someone in need. It is a very serious thing to consider, just imagine that your eyes could help someone to see again. True, people are on long waiting lists so imagine what a gift it would be to finally get that kidney you've been waiting for.
I believe that when you die your spirit leaves the body and goes on its adventure or where ever it goes and your body is no use any more. I am a donor! ;, )
2007-04-06 18:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by Morgan J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know all religions have no problem with organ donation at all. It is actually recommended by the scholars. Its a pity most people don't list themselves as donors, i have also been thinking about this lately and seriously considering listing myself as a donor.
2007-04-06 13:30:58 · answer #4 · answered by A fan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes me too.
Until I noticed that an illegal alien was given a free heart transplant. Now I'm not against the person receiving the heart, its just that she was put in front of the line while others died.
When that happened I removed my name from the donor list on my DL.
That's just my take, I cant stand it when things aren't fair for everyone. That was not fair.
2007-04-06 13:33:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
theres nothing wrong with not having all your body parts when your dead. come on your not really gonna need any of it when your in a box in the ground... my brother was 12 when he died. he was a perfectly healthy child when he died so my mom wanted to donate some of his organs to a little boy she knew that needed them. we didn't because my dad wouldn't let her, but why waste a heart when someone else needs it. we are catholic too by the way.
2007-04-06 13:35:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a hard time deciding this one as well. While I really want to help out those who could use my organs (if they're still intact at that point anyways,) I am also fearful that people are sometimes proclaimed dead before all attempts are made to save them, just to harvest the organs. This may be an unfounded fear, but it always tugs at the back of my mind.
2007-04-06 13:31:42 · answer #7 · answered by KS 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Think about it this way.
1.You die, you don't donate and nothing changes.
2. you die, you donate and MANY people can be helped/saved.
I was never a donor when I was young. Then when I thought hard about it, I couldn't see being so selfish as to take the needed parts with me.
Good luck with your decision.
2007-04-06 13:32:10 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will turn to dust, eventually, anyway. When we meet the Lord we will have glorified bodies - being transformed in an instant. If these old parts can lengthen / enhance another's life consider doing so.
1Thessalonians 4:16-18
2007-04-06 13:34:38 · answer #9 · answered by NickofTyme 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yeah do it as long you don't kill yourself. I mean it's great you want to help someone but that doesn't mean you should kill youself and let them control you. I'm not saying that you are but you didn't write. Also don't think that there is a billion of people who have a heart to give to a dying person. Good luck.
2007-04-06 13:34:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋