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Originally Posted by Timothy William  As to whether or not organs should be removed, my answer is an unequivocal "yes." The issue is of course not addressed directly in Scripture, but we do have very clear commands to care for the sick, and not to take anyone's life, whether actively or passively. When the only way or only efficient way to effect these is with the use of donated organs, I think we have a duty to use organ donation. | The organs belong to another person, so the question that I need answered is 1) Does anyone have the right to take the organs from that person when they are dead? 2) Does the person have the right to consent to them being taken from his dead body while he is still alive?
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Daniel Ritchie
Saintfield, Northern Ireland - Queen's University, Belfast:History/Politics
Member of Dromara Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland (Covenanter)
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