I respect people's right to choose not to donate their organs, but I can't possibly comprehend why they wouldn't.
Well, even before going veg I was unsure of being an organ donor or not because of my beliefs.
I'm not religious - I consider myself a spiritual atheist. I believe in evolution, souls, spirits and reincarnation - and that cutting a body to pieces can cause the soul to be restless or lost.
Maybe it sounds crazy to others, but that's my beliefs.
I respect people's right to choose not to donate their organs, but I can't possibly comprehend why they wouldn't.
Well, even before going veg I was unsure of being an organ donor or not because of my beliefs.
I'm not religious - I consider myself a spiritual atheist. I believe in evolution, souls, spirits and reincarnation - and that cutting a body to pieces can cause the soul to be restless or lost.
Maybe it sounds crazy to others, but that's my beliefs.
I don't believe in souls and such but if I did I would imagine them to be separate from the body anyway? The organs are going to leave the body in any case, and rot away into the ground..
Btw, I'm really cringing at the thought of guests to this forum reading the title of this thread alone, it would be enough to turn me away if I was just visiting for the first time.
You hit the nail on the head there. It truly is extremist, self-righteous veganism at its best (or is that worst?). It's actually almost turning ME away.
I'd be happy with some sort of last message you could leave to the recipients of your organs, notifying them of your lifestyle and the benefits of being veg/vegan, and asking them to make better choices out of respect for you saving their lives. That ought to be enough to change a few people's minds.
Good idea. But is it possible to leave a message to the recipients?
I'd be happy with some sort of last message you could leave to the recipients of your organs, notifying them of your lifestyle and the benefits of being veg/vegan, and asking them to make better choices out of respect for you saving their lives. That ought to be enough to change a few people's minds.
Good idea. But is it possible to leave a message to the recipients?
You can leave it with your family who will be notified of where your organs go.
I respect people's right to choose not to donate their organs, but I can't possibly comprehend why they wouldn't.
Well, even before going veg I was unsure of being an organ donor or not because of my beliefs.
I'm not religious - I consider myself a spiritual atheist. I believe in evolution, souls, spirits and reincarnation - and that cutting a body to pieces can cause the soul to be restless or lost.
Maybe it sounds crazy to others, but that's my beliefs.
I'd be happy with some sort of last message you could leave to the recipients of your organs, notifying them of your lifestyle and the benefits of being veg/vegan, and asking them to make better choices out of respect for you saving their lives. That ought to be enough to change a few people's minds.
Good idea. But is it possible to leave a message to the recipients?
I'm not sure, I suppose if it's an anonymous donation maybe not, but it wouldn't be too hard to ask a family member to pass on the message to the recipients family. After they've recovered and are able to go home, of course.
I respect people's right to choose not to donate their organs, but I can't possibly comprehend why they wouldn't.
Well, even before going veg I was unsure of being an organ donor or not because of my beliefs.
I'm not religious - I consider myself a spiritual atheist. I believe in evolution, souls, spirits and reincarnation - and that cutting a body to pieces can cause the soul to be restless or lost.
Maybe it sounds crazy to others, but that's my beliefs.
I don't believe in souls and such but if I did I would imagine them to be separate from the body anyway? The organs are going to leave the body in any case, and rot away into the ground..
Like I said, it may sound crazy to others. I just think the body should remain together. Whether in the ground or as ashes.
Btw, I'm really cringing at the thought of guests to this forum reading the title of this thread alone, it would be enough to turn me away if I was just visiting for the first time.
Very good point. Unfortunately, ethical debate and outreach to newbies doesn't always go hand in hand. I've changed the title to not put off first timers skimming the thread titles.
I respect people's right to choose not to donate their organs, but I can't possibly comprehend why they wouldn't.
Well, even before going veg I was unsure of being an organ donor or not because of my beliefs.
I'm not religious - I consider myself a spiritual atheist. I believe in evolution, souls, spirits and reincarnation - and that cutting a body to pieces can cause the soul to be restless or lost.
Maybe it sounds crazy to others, but that's my beliefs.
I don't believe in souls and such but if I did I would imagine them to be separate from the body anyway? The organs are going to leave the body in any case, and rot away into the ground..
Like I said, it may sound crazy to others. I just think the body should remain together. Whether in the ground or as ashes.
Have you heard of Wicca? Its the belief I follow. Some Wiccans believe we should remain in tact and be buried so that our whole being goes back to the Earth and brings new life into the ground- kind of like the Circle of Life haha. I spoke to one who believes like you do, she believes if our whole being goes back into the Earth, our spirit, soul and body replenishes life. Its not as crazy as you may think, its a very popular belief.
