Are you willing to die for what you believe in?
Would you choose death over living a life that you don't want? Would you go down fighting rather than be subjected to a life you can not tolerate?
Would you lay down your life for your family and friends so that they could live the lives they want rather than be subjected to situations they could not tolerate?
Or are you afraid? Is your life so incredibly precious that nothing is more important than it, including your happiness? Are you a coward? Are you so afraid to live life your way that you'll accept anything else just to perpetuate a miserable existence?
What's more important: the quality of your life, or the length of your life?
2007-09-14 08:23:53 · 21 answers · asked by Shattered Dreamz 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I find it interesting that RAHOWA (RAcial HOly WAr) would even be mentioned.
I guess some people are looking for a fight wherever they can find one.
2007-09-16 12:41:29 · update #1
what is more important : is why do I live ?
I believe that the only situation in which man feels that life and death are equal is when he loses his freedom.
period
thanks for asking this question
Pluto
2007-09-14 08:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by PLUTO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being willing to die vs being willing to kill is the question. Moments of death are nice, they are relaxing even. I prefer being submissive to death rather than the agressive action of fighting it. The agression increases the Death, the Fatigue-all it wants is for you to 'submit' to it without actually submitting to it-because YOU COULD WAKE UP IN THAT COFFIN!
People who are willing to be martyrs in the fullest just haven't experienced death as something bad yet. There seems to be no remedy to intolerable situations. Especially when dreams are stolen by thieves with Revelation Machines.
If fear is a part of your faith equation then it's lacking. Dualistic thinking isn't something I know how to do well. Your questions here are many either/ors, how about something more along the lines of what ifs? Well, living my life my way would be a selfish act. So I tend to do what others expect. When possible I'll make an unselfish contribution.
What's more important, the length of your quality or the life of your life?
2007-09-14 08:33:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have looked death in the eyes in the past. I no longer feel afraid of dying but I won't just walk into a situation to die.
If the cause was right and I felt justified, I would face death happily or take life if necessary. Not just because a politician said so though.
2007-09-14 08:31:31 · answer #3 · answered by John R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not afraid of death. i would rather live only until 30 and accomplish everything i wanted than live till 130 and never do anything. as to laying down my life for my friends and family, i would definately do it. i would not be able to stand by and watch them suffer when i can do something about it. i guess i cant exactly say that for sure unless im put in a situation like that (i hope never to be) but yeah, im, not willing exactly, but would accept death.
2007-09-14 08:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by whydoesitcrysmeagol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. I would die to protect my family. I would die for my country if put in a do or die situation. I joined the Air Force to stay out of Nam in the 60s. I would not join the army to fight in a stupid war in Iraq. I am not against the soldiers, but am against unnecessary wars.
2007-09-14 09:49:42 · answer #5 · answered by ustoev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suicide is never an option. No matter how much you are suffering or how bad things are. After that, I am willing to sacrifice my life for:
1.-God
2.- To save my family (specially my wife and kids)
3.- For a Just War.
Now for your second question about quality or length, I take quality. Quality of life for me is: to live by the principles of my religious belief (I am a Roman Catholic), To Love God everyday and to give thanks for what I have and I do not have. My faith tells me that what is important is not this life but my eternal life with God, therefore even though I love this life and I do not want to died, I am not afraid to do so...because I believe in God my savior.
2007-09-14 08:45:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stop trying to incite RAHOWA. That's pathetic. We can all get along. At least all of the sane people. People like you are the problem.
To answer your question, in any event, i'm willing to die to protect my family from an immediate threat. Nothing more.
2007-09-14 08:47:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
This sounds like my Dad,my Uncles some of my Nephews and some friends( Men and women ) in Iraq I love ,honor and respect them.
Yes If I could or if the time ever arises I would be willing !
2007-09-14 08:33:24 · answer #8 · answered by Bemo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I want to say it's the quality that's most important, but it's human nature to want to live. It's a tough question I probably wouldn't be able to answer honestly unless forced to make the decision.
2007-09-14 08:28:04 · answer #9 · answered by autumnstarsong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Glade that you are looking for knowledge, however, one brave soldier said the following and please read it a few time before making up your mind as to what it means.
"No Honor is like knowledge,No Power is like Forbearance, and no Support is more reliable than Consultation"
"I may not agree with your views, but I will fight to death to allow you to air your opinion"
2007-09-18 11:25:47 · answer #10 · answered by secret society 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋