Would you sacrifice your life...?

Published on June 2, 2006 By ----- In Philosophy

I got to thinking the other day about people. Whether those I love and care about would actually do the things they say. I also thought about the world in general. Are we really so violent? So, I have a question for you.

If the world was about to be destroyed, and you could stop it. Would you? Would you sacrifice your life for the world?

I couldn't say. I definantly know I would sacrifice my life for my family, maybe my friends. (May sound a bit cruel...) But, when it gets down to it...I do not know if I would. I can say all I want here and now, but when that clock is ticking...who knows.

~L

Comments

ParaTed2k

on Jun 02, 2006

This question has come up here at JU... I'll answer it the same way I did then...

Obviously I've never actually sacrificed my life, since I'm not here as a ghost writer. ;~D

However, I have been in too many situations where my life was in danger to say that I wouldn't sacrifice my life for not only family and friends, but complete strangers. From the deserts of Iraq and Saudi Arabia, to the streets of Atlanta and Milwaukee and the mountains of Utah and Idaho, I've faced the spectre of my own death.

I've even had a near death experience and lived to satire it. ;~D

JillUser

on Jun 02, 2006

I would certainly sacrifice myself for my family. Because saving the world would include them, I would sacrifice myself to save the world. If everyone I cared about was gone, I would take my chances and see if someone else stepped up to save the world. At that point, I don't think I'd really care.

Like ParaTed said, I've never actually sacrificed myself. I do know that I couldn't watch my children or husband die. Self preservation instincts are strong though. It is hard to know how you would react in any given situation until you are in it.

Kind of a wishy washy answer, eh?

Moderateman

on Jun 02, 2006

difficult question, for me it would matter what kind of mood I was in I think, there are some days when I think the whole human race is worthless and would not mind seeing it all end, then there are days when I realize how precious life is and that people are worth saving.

stutefish

on Jun 02, 2006

Absolutely.

In fact, this is the easiest form of the question. What would I have to live for, if the world was destroyed? So I'd lose my life now, one way or the other.

Much more difficult (and interesting), would be the following form of the question:

Would you sacrifice your life to prevent the destruction of a single person, a stranger to you?

-----

on Jun 02, 2006

there are some days when I think the whole human race is worthless and would not mind seeing it all end

I think *we've all* had those days. At one time or another.

Kind of a wishy washy answer, eh?

It's an answer.

However, I have been in too many situations where my life was in danger to say that I wouldn't sacrifice my life for not only family and friends, but complete strangers. From the deserts of Iraq and Saudi Arabia, to the streets of Atlanta and Milwaukee and the mountains of Utah and Idaho, I've faced the spectre of my own death.

Hmmm, you ought to write about it. Kinda freaky dealing with the possibility of death...

Reply By: little-whip

Well then...

Reply By: stutefish

Would you sacrifice your life to prevent the destruction of a single person, a stranger to you?

Erm...let me think about that.

~L

KFC Kickin For Christ

on Jun 02, 2006

of course I can't resist......

thank goodness we don't have to because someone already did...

"For God so loved the world he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believed in HIM should not perish but have everlasting life"
John 3:16

ParaTed2k

on Jun 02, 2006

ParaTed2k

Hmmm, you ought to write about it. Kinda freaky dealing with the possibility of death...

apparently it's been far too long since I've posted one of my Satires of Personal Tragedy, Disasters, War (and other things the just plain suck) :~D

MasonM

on Jun 02, 2006

Well, I have risked my life more than once in the past, so I'd have to say it's a possibility. Dieing has never really frightened me so would I die in order to save the lives of others? Probably, but it's impossible to answer definately until one is actually in that situation.

-----

on Jun 02, 2006

Reply By: MasonMPosted: Friday, June 02, 2006Well, I have risked my life more than once in the past, so I'd have to say it's a possibility. Dieing has never really frightened me so would I die in order to save the lives of others? Probably, but it's impossible to answer definately until one is actually in that situation.

That's sort of what I was saying...

apparently it's been far too long since I've posted one of my Satires of Personal Tragedy, Disasters, War (and other things the just plain suck) :~D

Ya know what, I *was* going to make a...comment about things that suck, but it's probably better that I do not. Wouldn't be appropriate. Anywho...

Reply By: KFC (Kickin For Christ)

: *rolls eyes* Ya could've...but hey...oh well.

Peace, ~L

TheGuyPC

on Jun 05, 2006

Yes, without hesitation.

-----

on Jun 05, 2006

Yes, without hesitation.

Alright, good for you. Well, I guess not. Or maybe so... Who knows.

~L

Gideon MacLeish

on Jun 06, 2006

Yes, I would, absolutely.

I think Parated answered it best. As a volunteer firefighter, every time I climb on that truck, I do so with the very real knowledge that I may not return. It does not ever stop me from rushing to make the run.

-----

on Jun 06, 2006

Yes, I would, absolutely.

Ok.

I think Parated answered it best. As a volunteer firefighter, every time I climb on that truck, I do so with the very real knowledge that I may not return. It does not ever stop me from rushing to make the run.

Bravo Gid. (Not that you might not return that is.)

~L

KFC Kickin For Christ

on Jun 06, 2006

think Parated answered it best. As a volunteer firefighter, every time I climb on that truck, I do so with the very real knowledge that I may not return. It does not ever stop me from rushing to make the run.

I'm familiar with this thought. My Dad was a LT. in a big city firehouse. His life was in danger many times. He pretty much used to say the same things. He said he always went into a burning building with God. He broke his back once on the way to a call hitting just right while on fast bumpy roads inside the cab of the truck.

So ya any that are in the business of rescue put themselves on the line many times during their lives. I'm very grateful for those that do so.

Foxjazz

on Aug 12, 2006

In lots of ways, its better to die today than old and gray.

You fight for what you believe, you fight for your principles, if it means death in the end, its going to come sooner or later. So tell me again the meaning of sacrificing your life. You just mean the time you have left to live.

Fox

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