Which one of these causes would you be most likely to die for?

You said it seems selfish for someone wouldn't be willing to die for world hunger....why don't you die for it...that way we all see you in greater way....and I wouldn't think you're selfish either.

Originally posted by WrathfulDwarf
You said it seems selfish for someone wouldn't be willing to die for world hunger....why don't you die for it...that way we all see you in greater way....and I wouldn't think you're selfish either.

I don't understand what you mean.

Pretend the land of endless fruit was guarded by a fierce dragon, and you fall head-first out of a helicopter with a 60-foot sword pointing downwards. You slice the dragon's throat in half and die from the fall. But you have released access to the land of endless fruit for all and have eliminated world hunger.

Originally posted by Eis
Yeah, but I can't die for it. Me dying won't suddenly make every kid not feel hungry for ever.

I don't understand what you mean.

I think we misunderstood each other...see, I thought you meant that it was okay for somebody else to die for the cause of world hunger...as long as that somebody was not you. To which I tried to reply why don't you die for the cause if you're so much concern....we got tangled....

Originally posted by WrathfulDwarf
I think we misunderstood each other...see, I thought you meant that it was okay for somebody else to die for the cause of world hunger...as long as that somebody was not you. To which I tried to reply why don't you die for the cause if you're so much concern....we got tangled....

Originally posted by Eis
What the ****? I'm saying I would die for world hunger, meaning that no one would ever be hungry again. You are telling me to do it, exactly how is what I'm asking.

Well if you do it is fine by me...just don't call me selfish for not doing it. Of course if you believe in dying for world hunger I have no objection and when I say "do it"...I don't mean for you to rush and actually do it. Don't take it to the extreme....(strange I mention extremist earlier..oh well)

Originally posted by WrathfulDwarf
Well if you do it is fine by me...just don't call me selfish for not doing it. Of course if you believe in dying for world hunger I have no objection and when I say "do it"...I don't mean for you to rush and actually do it. Don't take it to the extreme....(strange I mention extremist earlier..oh well)

Ending world hunger, world peace and curing terminal illness.

I like living, and while not scared of death, am in no hurry to shuffle of the mortal coil. That said I accept that there would be things worth my life, or that are bigger then a single life (theoretically.)

First I am the kind of person who would chuck myself in front of a bus to push someone out of the way. But then that would be more instinctual, so not really a choice.

Second, for a cause. While I don't think martyrdom is a sensible thing in most cases, one would understand that some causes are dangerous, and one might die in the process, or that one might have to sacrifice oneself for the greater good.

Third, to save someone...

Fourth, if something occurred, and there was no way to change it, and I couldn't consciously live with such a thing - or historically speaking a glorious death, standing atop the battlements waving the banner to the last. Doesn't actually change anything, but it runs to the whole - "Better to die on ones feet, then live on ones knees." I'd know I had not sacrificed my integrity or betrayed myself.

That said...

1. Ending world hunger - Not sure how it would work, but if it did, then it would be a worthy sacrifice, a worthy cause.

2. Same sex marriage - I believe same sex marriage should most certainly be allowed, and I would campaign for it - but I wouldn't kill myself. Of course I would accept some crazy conservative bigot might come and kill me for my views

3. Proving the existence of the Christian God. - No, I see no reason to die myself to save God if he can't save himself.

4. Disproving the existence of Christian God. - Plenty of evidence for this already, my death isn't needed.

5. Proving Evolutionary theory - Same as above.

6. Bringing about world peace - If the peace was to be permanent and good, then I believe so.

7. Finding a cure for all terminal diseases.(aids, cancer, etc) - Yes, to end so much suffering, I would be prepared I believe.

8. Animal Rights - How ironic. But no, while I dislike animal cruelty and needless killing and threatening of endangered species, dying for this isn't up there.

9. Your own self interests - I plan to live forever or die trying? Really don't see how my interests would be served, unless it was to save someone else, or to topple some evil government (V for Vendetta style.) But for most part no.

Originally posted by botankus
It depends on how many people your body will feed.

*edit: Come on, Eis, you walked right into that one. No matter how corny the response, you walked right into it. 😂

''i promise(d) i would never die''

It depends on how many people your body will feed.

people who would die to cure diseases and eventually death are retards.................we dont have resources for all the people who would be alive.

but, i would die if I was guaranteed unlimited knowledge after death....

I would die for making sure women and men finally completely fill each other up mentally thus making no need for people of the same sex to be interested in each other.
Quite different than option 2 isn't it?

Or I would just dedicate my life trying to make hungry african kids eat very fat american kids. Hey, this includes the cannibal thread doesn't it!
Of course British people are quite tubby too but at least they created the teletubbies.
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Woah!! I think it's time for me to shut up again!

I'd die for someone I loved to save their own life. It's the ultimate sacrifice though, and if they dishonor that sacrifice I'll go and have a word or ten with them.

Originally posted by Bardock42
I guess I'd say that too....if I was a coward.

.....Or Intelligent enough to know that you may serve the cause better alive than dead.

Don't confuse stupidity with bravery!

Originally posted by Eis
What the ****? I'm saying I would die for world hunger, meaning that no one would ever be hungry again. You are telling me to do it, exactly how is what I'm asking.

Originally posted by Normal Guy
1. Ending world hunger

2. Same sex marriage.

3. Proving the existence of the Christian God.

4. Disproving the existence of Christian God.

5. Proving Evolutionary theory.

6. Bringing about world peace.

7. Finding a cure for all terminal diseases.(aids, cancer, etc)

8. Animal Rights.

9. Your own self interests.

And explain why you would choose the one cause over the others.

Originally posted by WrathfulDwarf
None.

Dying for any cause (no matter how noble it maybe be) is the actions of an extremist...I refuse to become an extremist.

Or a martyr.

I would die for making sure women and men finally completely fill each other up mentally thus making no need for people of the same sex to be interested in each other.
Quite different than option 2 isn't it?

it's people like you that totally sicken me

freedom