Re:Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths
by adamiscool8 on Thursday December 12, 2024 @04:55PM
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The alternative dogma of egocentric hedonism creates at least as many monsters.
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Re:Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths
by gambiting on Thursday December 12, 2024 @05:01PM
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Why is the alternative dogma egocentric hedonism? To me, the alternative to what she was doing is "dogma" of caring for another human. If they need help, if they cry out in pain, help them - not collect imaginary points of sending them to heaven. Not sure where egocentric hedonism plays into this.
Re:Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths
by simonh on Thursday December 12, 2024 @05:19PM
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You’re replying to someone who presumably thinks that if they personally didn’t have religion, they would be an egotistic hedonist. They don’t realise that doesn’t apply to many other people. I think with people like that, we’re better off if they keep their religion.
Re:Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths
by geysersam on Thursday December 12, 2024 @06:15PM
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I didn't interpret their comment the same way you did. I interpreted it as: anything can be bad if taken to the extreme
Re:Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths
by contravariant on Thursday December 12, 2024 @05:58PM
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I'm doubtful. Way more people are willing to hurt others if they think it's for the greater good compared to people willing to hurt others just for personal gain.