April 23, 2000    
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If you had to die for something / someone, what or who would it be?

I was taught that our most important gift is to be alive and comprehend it. I would die for God should the circumstance fall before me. Since God created all things I love and hate and it has been written NOT to kill or committ suicide I would proudly die as a result of defending God. I have no reservations, and would not be afraid.

However, I would be terrified to die as a result of revenge, greed or hate, to awaken in complete darkness of oblivion and not exist but have the unfortunate curse to be aware I do not exist...forever. I believe this is what awaits a person who dies for revenge, greed or hate.

Wars often break the commandments. I think it would be impossible to be afraid to make the ultimate sacrifce if we followed the 10 Commandments. Dying to save someone stranded, sick, help solve medical problems, explore new ideas, or worlds - benifit mankind and could be justifiable and noble.

What I find unjustifiable is dying to mock something, or killing yourself out of spite, or killing yourself along with other people to express your unhappiness. Unforgivable for me is to learn someone died of loneliness and we did nothing to save that poor soul. Every person has the responcibility to value life, and their own life, with care. I hope each one of us can make the best decision.

Jami, 27
Lowell
, MA

Bill Hicks, but he is already dead, so I refuse to fight for anything you mistakenly consider important.

Anthony, 25
Baton Rouge,
LA

My husband or my children

Pamela, 38
Sugar Hill, GA

Without hesitation, my wife Pamela, or any member of her or my family.

Kevin, 32
Sugar Hill,
GA

I suppose that would be anyone in my family.

Nicole
Elk Grove, CA

If I had to die for someone it would be a family member, my boyfriend, or my own children (when I have some). They are the people I would give my life up for.

Tracy, 24
Ocean City
, NJ

Jesus taught us that we should love each other to the same measure that He loved us. I have spent the better part of my adult life meditating on that. I hope that am I able to give my life for anyone should I be called to. In the meantime, I work very hard at dying to my own selfish thoughts and desires for the benefit of others. I fail more often than not.

Laura, 35
Lowell
, MA

Interesting way to word it. . . That really depends on the circumstances. I always used to think about that when I was a little kid (maybe I was morbid). I guess I wouldn't die to be loved by anyone, because I wouldn't be there to enjoy it and the person who loved me would suffer. I'd die to keep the people I love from being in pain. . .few things suck as much as watching a loved one in agony.  I'd probably die if I thought that it would save the environment and the organisms in it. . .I guess it's kind of a moot point since nobody will take my life in exchange for anything. It's like saving pop tabs. Once you have them there's no trading post where you can exchange them for what you want. . .

Karen, 20
Marshelltown/Ames, IA

I have no plans at present to sacrifice myself for any person or any  cause. If the need arose, I suppose that I might.  Recently I read that dying for a cause is easy--living for a cause is much more difficult. I've got miles to go and responsibilities to carry with me before I sleep.

Jill, 59
Saylorsburg,
PA

I'd like to think that I value my life enough not to throw it away on meaningless causes and that I don't value it too much that I would allow injustices to occur or others to die.

Felicia, 34
Somerville, MA

My family.

Jane, 60
West Linn,
OR

My family, my man, or my freedom. Straight up.

Firelady, 22
Dallas,
TX

I try to live my life by a quote I once read: "so many people die for Jesus, but so few live for him." While I tend to take the Jesus out of the equation, I try to live my life for other people rather than die for them. But, if it came down to a life or death situation, I would definitely give up my life to save a child.

Amy, 23
Baton Rouge
, LA

I guess I must sound selfish when I say no-one (not even my husband) but that's the truth.

Nikki, 27
Kirkham ENGLAND

Anyone in my family.

Janet, 42
E. Brunswick,
NJ

My children. And maybe my husband, but definately my children (when I have them).

Susan, 31
Chicago,
IL

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