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pspat@opera.iinet.net.au (Patrick Canion) writes:

>Sorry, I guess my earlier postings stay fresh in my mind while
>forgotten by others.  From a Christian perspective of eternity the
>legalisation of VE will see people dying sooner.  From a perspective
>of evangelisation this means that the chances of someone dying before
>hearing and accepting the gospel are increased.  That means more
>people will miss out on eternity in Paradise because of the
>legalisation of VE.

I'm afraid I don't see how this follows. Deathbed conversions to
christianity are no more likely than deathbed conversions to any other
religion. In fact, given that there are a great many more religions
available than christianity, the odds favour deathbed conversions away
from christianity. It follows that, should the universe really be hooked
up in the unlikely fashion you believe, VE, by reducing the chance of
deathbed conversions away from christianity, will increase the number of
people who enjoy an eternity in Paradise.

>I hate the fact that anyone has to suffer pain and indignity at any time of
>their lives.  I can't change that, 

Ah, but that's what this thread is about - you need not change it, but you
ought to tolerate their choice. Isn't religious intolerance against modern
christian doctrine?

>>     Give away what you don't need.        |
>BTW, excellent advice!

A quote from Lao Tse - try "http://www.zip.com.au/~pete/gnl.html".

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