What Would You Sacrifice Your Life For?

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The discussion centers on the complex emotions surrounding the idea of sacrificing one's life for others. Participants express that while few may face the actual scenario of sacrificing their lives, many feel a strong instinct to protect loved ones, particularly children and family. There is a consensus that the overwhelming feelings experienced in moments of danger can override rational thought, leading individuals to act selflessly. Some participants emphasize their commitment to defending the weak and resisting injustice, while others question the morality of taking a life to save another. The conversation also touches on the notion of mutual sacrifice, with some expressing a willingness to sacrifice for those who would do the same for them. Ultimately, the dialogue reflects deep personal values and the instinctual drive to protect loved ones, alongside philosophical considerations of right and wrong in life-and-death situations.
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For whom or what would you sacrifice your life?

I believe that few of us will face a situation where we would willingly and overtly give up our lives, yet each of us has many years of potential sacrifice for service to others.
 
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My 3 children for sure.

Nautica
 
I would sacrifice my life for truth. And for the weaker people that need help and are threatened by death.
 
My kids, and (I hope she doesn't read this) probably my wife.

I usually don't put much stock in hypothetical situations, but the feelings I've had when my kids have been in even the slightest danger have been so strong I don't have any doubt. I've never experienced that kind of overwhelming need. I never believed that something inside could take over like that and just push my rational mind aside.

Njorl
 
first off, i am a pacifist. i trust that i would not attract violence into my world.

under any circumstances, if i felt the need to protect, defend anyone or resist injustice i would jump in and risk my life. again, there must be this intuitive, gut feeling that what i am doing is important and important enough to risk my life.

now, should we kill to do the same?

peace,
 
For whom or what would you sacrifice your life?

For development of my country. And for my parents and family
 
Originally posted by olde drunk


now, should we kill to do the same?

peace,

If a man was holding a gun to my childs head and I had the chance to kill him and save my childs life I would.

Should I?
should [ shÇÉd, shəd ] (2nd person present singular shouldst (archaic)) CORE MEANING: modal verb indicating that something is the right thing for somebody to do
Depends on what I think is the right thing to do.
Personally I think that is the right thing to do.
Then again what is right?
 
For Ireland and for that knowledge without wisdom is nothing worth. For bread in the morning, for fre thoughts and free speech.
 
nothing, i will not put someones life above mine or the other way around. But i will try to save someone even if it means putting myself in harms way. But if it counts i never intended to die trying and make it a sacrifice.
 
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For God...
 
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Originally posted by Loren Booda
For whom or what would you sacrifice your life?

for somebody who will sacrifice his life for me...
 
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Originally posted by Guybrush Threepwood
for somebody who will sacrifice his life for me...
I'll volounteer( ), but only if you go first...
 
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Originally posted by Mr. Robin Parsons
I'll volounteer( ), but only if you go first...

nah, let's do-it alphabetically. First Parsons then Threepwood
 
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Originally posted by Guybrush Threepwood
nah, let's do-it alphabetically. First Parsons then Threepwood
Uhmm hows about First 'Guy' then 'Robin' Huh...
 
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I have never really felt that I would sacrifice my life for anyone. I never felt that level of commitment(hey, I'm a guy- what did you expect?;)

But my daughter changed all that. If it came down to me living or her, I would want her to survive. I don't think I could live with myself if I let her die.
 

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