Morality question
We all seem to be a little self righteous on here. I would like to pose a serious question and see serious responses. If a kidnapper had you and three of your closest loved ones held hostage and with 100 percent certainty would release your loved ones if you shot yourself...would you do it? I have a feeling the Christian people would. Please answer truthfully and directly.
Don't Christians believe that suicide means eternal suffering in hell? If I were Christian, I'd actually be inclined towards the opposite; after all, this 80-odd-year mortal life would be insignificant compared to the eternal bliss of heaven or torment of hell. My number 1 priority here on earth would be making sure my family and I live by god's rules, saving our mortal lives would be secondary.
Yeah, thank god I don't believe in that nonsense. I'd get them killed for sure.
I reflexively stepped in front of an armed gunman to shield my brother and sister, and I am an Atheist.
It was not an act of selflessness per se, because I did not consider my own well-being.
I could not think rationally in the moment; the only thought I could think was to put something between them and the gun.
It was not until I was staring down the barrel of the gun that it occurred to me that I could die.
My mind went blank, and I could not will myself to think or move.
He did not seem prepared to pull the trigger, and it deescalated pretty quickly.
I do not know how long the episode lasted, but it probably felt longer than it was.
I learned a number of things from the experience, particularly how and why people behave certain ways in high-stress situations, but also about my personal attitudes and values.
Re: Morality question
Originally posted by Raisen
We all seem to be a little self righteous on here. I would like to pose a serious question and see serious responses. If a kidnapper had you and three of your closest loved ones held hostage and with 100 percent certainty would release your loved ones if you shot yourself...would you do it? I have a feeling the Christian people would. Please answer truthfully and directly.
If I were to do this.
Spoiler:
I wouldn't
2 of the three would have me in a recovery position.
1 would leave to go for help.
What we would do
Our response to the kindly kidnapper would be:
Let's all walk out together. In a Line. In a bunch. 2 on each side.
We'll protect you. And we'll speak in your defense. We'll walk with you. We'll walk out right beside you.
Originally posted by Adam_PoE
I reflexively stepped in front of an armed gunman to shield my brother and sister, and I am an Atheist.It was not an act of selflessness per se, because I did not consider my own well-being.
I could not think rationally in the moment; the only thought I could think was to put something between them and the gun.
It was not until I was staring down the barrel of the gun that it occurred to me that I could die.
My mind went blank, and I could not will myself to think or move.
He did not seem prepared to pull the trigger, and it deescalated pretty quickly.
I do not know how long the episode lasted, but it probably felt longer than it was.
I learned a number of things from the experience, particularly how and why people behave certain ways in high-stress situations, but also about my personal attitudes and values.