would you sacrifice your life for a child?
461935
I don't know a single soul who can answer that question flat out right now honestly. Of course they're going to say yes, its the right thing to do. But, no one can predict there actions in a time of panic. I'm sure that there would be some hesitation, and such a hypothetical question desereves a hypothetical answer.
289400
Yes.  I would never choose abortion for myself, no matter what the circumstances.  However, I think that if the mother's life were to be endangered, and that was certified by two physicians, then she should be able to choose for herself.  I, however, do not support abortion for social or physical convenience.  For example, if you were raped, you can always put the child up for adoption.\n\nAbortion stops a beating heart.  It's murder.
575965
I would hurry up and find a way to make sure my newborn son would be able to live his life and have enough money for him for when he got older. he would be the only thing i would worry about because he is my life and if i knew he only had one day to live i know that would also be my last day to live because without him there isn't any meaning to my life
181339
of course. i would like to adopt some day anyway. why bring a new kid into the world, when there are so many out there who need families?\nand besides, no worries of getting pregnant, so, thats always a plus
110735
yes, definitely.  Why not give to others what you don't need anymore.  It'll help save lives.  It would make such a difference in someone else's life, help a family who could almost lose someone, turn a whole life around.  It seems selfish not to.
771904
I think we would all like to think that we would close the bridge and save the train because that is what we were hired to do - but who, in reality, could knowingly kill their own child.   I believe this is one of those questions that cannot be answered truthfully, unless it was actually happening, even then we would not react until the last possible minute. I think I would save my child.
942924
Yes most definitely.  I would never renounce the Lord even to save my life.  I would expect my child to not renounce the Lord either.
1033096
The answer you are looking for is evident by the way you posed the question.  It seems you want people to say that they would kill their own child.\n\nBUT, for me and my family, it is not a matter of the physical pain we may experience in this life.  It is a matter of what God wants.  He created us, and He could heal us, but even if He doesn't we will continue to praise His name.
496182
Uhh... I don't want a lover that died for me... so I guess the Parents who care.\n\nNow, having a lover that WOULD die for me... that is different - then I would choose that.  lol
794993
Whether a person chooses to take their life prematurely or not, is their decision.  As a nurse for 35 years, I have seen many people die a slow painful death, so I can understand the desire to end ones suffering.  I couldn't  do it though, because I would feel there must be a reason for me to stay on this earth a little longer.  To shorten my life,  I would become  accountable to a higher power.  The one who gave me life in the first place and really is the only one who has the right to take mine away.
71449
i wish it were legal. If a person wants to die, then why not? dont tell me " life is beautiful, it has its ups and downs, keep ur chin up" or anything like that, i say if ur uhmmm maybe 23 and over then u can decide for yourself. and at least this way u r not getting anyone else involved where they may be harmed like throwing urself into traffic, setting a fire, jumping off a building. we have a surplus population anyway. it should be a persons choice. im not suicidal by the way lol..and dont mean only when they have some illness, if someone wants to die, let them. and dont tell me its agianst religion, the person who wants to die doesnt care obviously, its not there religion or they have given up on it. and dont say that u hurt the ppl u leave behind, the person that wants to die is hurting obviously so he needs to think about himself first. he has kids? well hes not gonna be a good father anyway if he wants to be dead, kids wil be better off....wow hey where is this debate, i want to check it out lol. good luck
115117
I think perhaps God should make decisions like those. Medical Science is great and all but God has power over all things. Choose your child. From the mother's stand point what better way to die, than by giving another life. Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for a friend. (I think baby relatives count too.) From the father's stand point what better way to show God you totally trust him? A friend of mine was told about six months ago that she should abort her child because he would never breathe on his own, his skull would not be formed,his facial features would be distorted, and the child's brain would be in essence.... dead.Pam and Mike were basically told to kill their unborn child because a medical test "proved" it would be for the best. Rather than putting their faith in medicine they put their faith in God and  today a miracle happened. Pam gave birth to a basically healthly child. He is breathing just fine all by himself, despite some minor physical abnormalities he is a beautiful healthy child. Praise God for this precious life! If Mike would have put his faith in science, or Pam had chosen instead to have her baby aborted because something might be wrong.... well the world would have missed out on this brand new perfect life. The real question is not who can I save? But, in whom can I put my faith? You have no control over life or death, which means YOU can NOT Choose who lives. ie. If the father decides "choose" to abort the child who is to say that during the procedure the mother would not also die? It has happened. an abortion requires a serious, though minimally invasive, surgical procedure.It's called a Dilitation and Curretage more commonly refered to as a D&C.(not only for decicive abortions, a D&C is commonly done on women who have had a spontaneous abortion or miscarriage to prevent uterine infections)I personally have seen (working on a surgical floor) women who have nearly died from complications of this "minimally invasive" procedure.If you put your faith in God he will direct your path.
179211
That is a huge sacrifice,  I think as long as you see your daughter and continue to build a healthy relationship with her it is OK for the moment.
50003
Depends on if I was in loe with them.  If they are the absolute love of your life and you know that you will get married and be together forever, then go for it.  If not then why bother being strapped with a painful disease, that you can pass on to others including your children?
425641
I'd do a better job at trying to decide whether or not to keep my child.
226675
My honest answer is quite selfish. I think it would be easier for me to kill another person. Then again, I have never had such a terrible challenge and I'm not so willing to find out which option I would choose from experience.
147559
Haha good choice on placing this under "Etiqutte".\n\nI guess it depends who and for what. I mean, firefighters and cops risk their lives every day to save people that they don't know. When SWAT teams are storming houses to free hostages and fire crews are racing through unstable buildings, they are willingly placing their lives on the line.\n\nPersonally, I think I would die for others if it was for a good enough cause (firefighting, police work, military)--but in most cases, the answer would be no. I'm not ashamed, it's okay to enjoy your own life, and it's not selfish.\n\nWanna know how to save someone's life AND live your own? Be an organ donor. When you die, you donate your organs to people who need them.