is this turning into a discussion of free-will or predestination? 'cause i hate those... >.<
The flip side of this story is
Boy: Why didn't you save me?
God: You're better off here. :p
Don't be so quick to judge people by their beliefs. You'll miss a lot of interesting ideas if you close yourself off.
Careful with the last statement. Go far enough with it, we'll all end up emotionless machine.
It death or a lifelong fight with a crippling disease that will eventual lead to a painful death. I'll just leave it a the fact that he chose the easy way out.
Thanks Allysiana for the sig. Thanks ElderDragon for the avatar.
Whenever I'm caught between two evils, I take the one I've never tried
Good judgment comes from experience. Unfortunately, the experience usually comes from bad judgment .
is this turning into a discussion of free-will or predestination? 'cause i hate those... >.<
Spoiler!
Would Lutheran Hospital be considered an oxymoron?
Yes. Very true.
However, kids (I am a kid! I'm not a kid the day I earn my own $) can mature faster if they are put in a group of mature adults/mature kids.
In a group of people the same age, the dominant person, the leader, the one the others look up to, will influence the others. If he is more mature than the rest, the rest will also be influenced to become more mature.
However, it also happens the other way. If the leader is some dork, the others will become like him too.
So, being in HS is good for your maturity, while being in Basil is not.
that is an illusion. as uly sourced, the connections simply aren't there yet.Originally Posted by firewizardjt
And my connections will never be there!
There's some surprisingly wise and brilliant "kids" on this forum. ^.^
Some people, including their brains, mature faster than others. I posted that because the law should not have allowed that kid, who most likely did not have the mental development, to make such a decision.
u r tlkin abt me amirite???
Just kidding ;)
Anyway, I agree with Ulyana here. At 14, a child should not be given the option in a life/death situation like that.
This depends on how one measures maturity. I'd agree with you if we establish that a functioning member of society is "mature", but as far as my measurements go (realization of the "footprint" you'll leave on the world, establishment of a rational worldview [including beliefs on society, religion, and happiness], assigning the role emotion and reason both play in your life and others' lives, and most importantly, the ability to think for yourself), looking up to a "role model" is, in fact, a great way to become more immature. Respect is one thing, but imitation of some figure does not make one mature, it makes them a zombie who portrays the illusion of maturity.However, kids (I am a kid! I'm not a kid the day I earn my own $) can mature faster if they are put in a group of mature adults/mature kids.
There is a very simple solution for that. Guess.
I guess, whendoom, that the question we should ask ourselves, is "where do we draw the line?" Are you one to compromise, or one to hold staunchly to what you believe in? When will that attitude become outright foolish, and when is it admirable?
Randland Parody
Stupid cow. Stupid, stupid, stupid cow.
The faces of Hidden-Street, through the years
In general, it is the choice of each person to believe him or not. Every religion has its own rules and some laws that must be observed. Even people who believe in otherworldly forces also adhere to their laws. In general, I somehow had to face them and then I decided to turn to psychic reader, which I found on a very useful site.
Well, for some people, religion is salvation, and it helps them cope with many things in life, so I get it. For me, it's meditation and many other things, I even learn how to become a psychic because I have a strong source of energy. And I think all of it is okay as long as you don't force others to believe it.