A sense of irony

[apothanein kerdos]

There have been more topics started on saving Terri from forced starvation than there are about the millions who are starving in Africa...more letters have been written to legislators about this case than there have about increasing aid to help orphans who were orphaned by genocidal maniacs.

I am not saying that our efforts are misplaced...we should fight to save Terri's life. Could it be though that we are over zealous on certain causes and apathetic on the general calling of all believers?

[ayin jade]

The lost boys of Sudan, Free Tibet.

The issues are not ignored here SJ. They dont seem to have the immediacy of Terri Schiavo though, since this is in my country, a situation that I myself might face. And it sets a precedence for killing those who are "useless" to society.

[apothanein kerdos]

People will die tonight of AIDS and starvation...kids who did nothing to bring this on except be born....that seems pretty immediate, does it not?

Also....are we called to go into all the world or just America? A made up border should not matter on where our sympathies end up.

[Yahsway]

Super Jew, I agree with you. America has become so self-serving. The polls say (if you believe in polls) that most Americans are for letting her die. This outa tell everyone here in America just where we are headed.

If this country (based on polls) doesnt care anymore for life here, what makes anyone think it cares about life outside of it?

I commend all those who are taking a stand with terri and her parents. But we must also start taking a look at the world around us and help those less fortunate than ourselves. Isn't this what Yeshua would want?

[Constant]

Super Jew, I agree with you. America has become so self-serving. The polls say (if you believe in polls) that most Americans are for letting her die. This outa tell everyone here in America just where we are headed.

If this country (based on polls) doesnt care anymore for life here, what makes anyone think it cares about life outside of it?

I commend all those who are taking a stand with terri and her parents. But we must also start taking a look at the world around us and help those less fortunate than ourselves. Isn't this what Yeshua would want?

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Yes it is sad and unfortunate that there are people in other parts of the world in need of help. But like Jade mentioned, it is happening now in our country and I don't think that a simple "poll" concludes that America is so self serving. Some people yes but for the most part, not at all.

[AFaceInTheCrowd]

we send more money to poor nations than any other country does.When there is a world crisis,we are the first to pledge aid.We do alot for the world around us!It's about time that something is being done here.

[Constant]

we send more money to poor nations than any other country does.When there is a world crisis,we are the first to pledge aid.We do alot for the world around us!It's about time that something is being done here.

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Oorah to that bloodbought!

[O'Dannyboy]

Its not for a lack of generosity. Our leaders give away hundreds of millions of our dollars to other countries to buy food and aid for their impoverished. Sadly their governments take this money and spend it on weapons and self indulgence while they falsely record the way in which the money is spent (cook the books as it where). Meanwhile they would "prefer" to raise taxes and short programs like medicare and would rather not have to repay the money they have borrowed from the Social Security program. Never the less, our county gives away huge sums of money to other governments for reasons we are not likely to ever know the truth about. Just look at how the big powers in the world are trying to bribe Iran into behaving itself. Look at how North Korea is whining about direct talks with the U.S. rather than the 6 way talks they had been participating in. I am sure they wish to have a chance to twist out governments arm into making concessions in return for their good behavior.

I could go on but I am sure you get the point. Sure there is more we could and should do. But lets start by acknowledging that our country is by no means hoarding our tax dollars. Quite the contrary, they are spending more than we pay into taxes. And the deficit continues to grow.

[jenbe]

Super Jew,

I don't think it is a question of being overzealous on certain causes, and apathetic on the general calling of all believers., but rather the fact that it is easier to get involved in prayer and petition for people when you can put a face to a name , and you know something of their personal circumstances.

Of course every believer shoud do what they can for those who are in distress ...the starving ...aids victims..etc..and I am sure many do....however..

" One person cannopt save the World...but you can save One person.from the World"

Jill

Edited March 23, 2005 by jenbe

[JimR-OCDS]

I think the reason why there is so much attention given to the Terri Schiavo case, is because, we either relate to it somehow in our own lives, or we fear, being in the same situation someday, and want the legal and ethical answers sorted out before we get there.

Are our priorities off? Perhaps, but we're human beings, searching for answers.

I don't see anything evil with it.