Organ donation in the case of death

[Blessed-one]

Are you willing to donate your organs in the case of your death?

would you be worried about some of the problems with organ donation in this sense.. things like doctors declaring patients dead prematurely, relatives going against the will of the dead...?

[TrustNo1]

I think organ donation is a very good idea. It helps others who need it. I don't need them when I die so why keep them?

[Mitch]

I think I might but then again I don't know if I'll die

[Konnie]

Yes

[panterapat]

I wasn't too sure about it until I learned that the pope said it was a noble thing to do. Now I am an organ donor.

[rwl]

I've been an organ donar since I got my license. When I'm dead I won't need my organs, so I hope they can be used by someone else.

[Heaven_Bound]

I am not going to be needing them.

[Kathy]

To tell the truth,I never gave it much thought. I think I will think about this...It's true,I would'nt need them any longer if I was gone.. (dead) ;)

[bdfoster]

I am willing, and from what I have seen the system is administered very well. My brother had a heart transplant and he says that it's important to let your family know that you want to be a doner because hospitals will not use organs without consent of next of kin. Even if the box is checked on your DL.

Brent

[GinooKo]

I thought about it before but still indecisive.

[MediocrityInAction]

I think there are a great number of people who do want to be organ donors, but do not get the cards due to discomfort about the topic. Would it not be more sensible to instead require people to carry a card or make other such arrangements to opt out of the organ donation program, rather than to opt into it?

[sammipher]

I am a organ donor...Lord will give me a new body where i am going...so why not leave what i dont need behind to someone who maybe starting out in life or in the middle of their life..if they never heard the word..maybe with my gift of life they will. :pink:

[JOYfulbeliever]

YES!!!

My sister is here today because someone gave of their child's organs selflessly when they were killed tragically.

Organ donation is an awesome thing...unfortunately, there just isn't enough people willing to donate when they die. There are nearly 84,000 waiting for an organ in the US right now. A new name is added to that list every 14 minutes. Last year, almost 7,000 died while waiting for an organ. For each person that receives an organ, 2 more are added to the national registry.

By one person donating their organs/tissues, the lives of up to 50 people can be saved.

Many of the concerns with organ donation are myths and rumors. Doctors can not approach the family about organ donation until the patient is considered clinically brain dead. At this point, there is NOTHING that can be done to save the patient, so there is no way that the doctor can "stop trying to save" the patient in hopes of gaining organs for donation. Selling organs on the black market is illegal in the US.

However, as someone said earlier, the sole purpose of an organ donor card, or the indicator on your drivers license is to alert your family, friends, and care givers of your desire to donate organs. Make your wishes known. The decision will rest solely with your next of kin. A doctor can not go on an organ donor card alone - he must be given permission from the next of kin before organs can be donated.

My sister had a heart transplant 8 1/2 years ago. She has really been given a new lease on life. She waited nearly 3 months for a new heart - and had God not provided the heart when He did, she would not have survived the surgery. It was a difficult time for us, because we knew that in order for her to survive, someone else was going to die. That's a hard thing to grasp, especially being in the situation at the time. However, as much grief and sympathy as we have for this family (whom we have never met or spoken to), we have much more gratitude. They lost a child, and in the midst of their own grief and sorrow, they made the most selfless desicion they could have made. And as a result, my sister is now finishing her freshman year of college and as a family, we do all that we can to promote organ donation in our community.

If anyone wants information on organ donation, www.unos.org (http://www.unos.org/) (United Network for Organ Sharing) is a great resource. I have many, many others, if you are interested. Feel free to PM me! :)

[reformedfan]

no way. In order to harvest a person's organs, the donor can't be dead. What does that mean? living victims in the final throes of death (or close enough to death) having their liver torn out of them so the poor sap who destroyed his drinking can have a fresh start.

maybe I'm way too cynical, however.

[Droobie]

Organs are used only when the donor is clinically dead. Of course you do not donate all your organs whilst your alive!

[mesue]

no way. In order to harvest a person's organs, the donor can't be dead. What does that mean? living victims in the final throes of death (or close enough to death) having their liver torn out of them so the poor sap who destroyed his drinking can have a fresh start.

maybe I'm way too cynical, however.
This is not true. I speak as an RN, there are a lot of body tissues that can be harvested off of a cadaver, like, skin and corneas.
One has to be pronounced and proven dead before any organs can be taken. Sometimes a body is placed on life support until the surgeon arrives to keep the organs oxygenated and viable.

[Spurgeon]

We are to love each other as we would ourselves. If you needed an organ would you not want one?

'Nuff said.

[Snowy]

Yes...but I don't won't to be pronounced dead before I am...and I hope they can use everything they need from me

[Jinnapiban]

I have told my children that I want to donate everything that possibly be used. I agree with Heavenbound... I won't be needing any of my body parts where I'm headed! :clap:

[jeffs_girl_2004]

Yes, I would cause I would not need them and it might save a life.

[Iron Sun]

I've marked it on my license and told everyone important that I want to be an organ donor. I trust God to not let me be declared dead earlier than I should by. Besides my body and all that I am belong to God so if it's his will that they should help someone else spend more time on Earth, I'm not going to argue.

[Geidi]

My license is marked "yes". So I guess thats a "yes". I think its a good thing.

[LightShade007]

If one of my organs could benefit another then I would have no problem with it, but its the principle behind it that most people have trouble with.

[LadyBird]

I certainly will. The only thing I don't want is my body used in medical research. My organs will be fair play though...I won't be using them again.

[Victrixa]

I have signed my card to donate my organs once I'm dead. If they can be used to allow others to live, I'm a 100% for it!

Pax Christi,

Caroline

[JOYfulbeliever]

I certainly will. The only thing I don't want is my body used in medical research. My organs will be fair play though...I won't be using them again.
Now, I'm with ya on that one!

I worked with cadavers in college. While we were totally respectful to them, and they were very neccesary in our training...there ain't no way they're gonna be doing that stuff to me!

Take the organs, give them to someone who needs them. But you ain't having the shell! :D

[pgray1229]

I've always wanted to do, and I will have it done when I'm gone. I just hope my organs can help someone!

[LightShade007]

WOW.. :eek:

[Glorianna]

It has always been my plan to donate anything left of my body that's usable to others when I die.

[jeshohaia]

They wouldnt be able to use my organs... Too much abuse the last couple years. Already missing some. So.

[sweetlambofgod]

I want my organs to go to someone who needs them when I die.

[Dawn Marie]

I definitely would... if someone was able to use them.

I think you have to be healthy to be an organ donar... lol.

[Archivist]

I carry a signed organ donor card. However, while I understand the need for bodies for medical research, I prefer to not go that far.

[ever]

Absolutely! I think about what it would be like if my child, or my sister or father needed an organ donation and there were none available... I wouldn't want anyone to go through that.

[warriorprincessdaughter]

I was born with a genetic condition that affects my ligaments so I'm not sure if they can use em, but for sure I will say yes on my drivers licence when I get one.

Talk of doctors declaring people dead prematurely is just silly you have to be declared dead, unless God does a miracle theres no way you are ever gonna wake up. True that sometimes some organs need to be kept on oxygen, but to use them they put you on life support, not take em while you are still breathing!

[orange_dragonfire4]

I don't know, on one hand, its a good thing, but i don't know. what do everyone else think?

[Molly7]

I don't know what there is to think about, really. If I die, I definitely won't need my organs and I think it would be wonderful to give them to someone else whose life depends on it.

[lozzie]

I marked no when I got my license. I'm not particulaly fond of someone harvesting my body parts when I die. I think it's very noble of all of you who have said yes you would. But ultimately I think that something ike that is a personal decision, and something I currently do not feel very comfortable about.

[wakeboardwithheart]

sure..why not....i wont need them after im dead...

[TheMainException]

I would totally want my organs to be donated. If I'm dead, what good are my organs to me? It's not like I can use them anymore anyway. Some other living person might be able to take them so that they can live.

[rua2j33]

Without a doubt, given the opportunity I am willing to pass along what God has loaned to me.

[PaladinGirl]

I'm indecisive but I do lean towards no. There is always the chance that they might say that I am dead before I actually am and take my organs out or something thereby totally eliminating the chance that I could come back out of it. I suppose there are other issues too but I can't think of them right now. I just really don't like the idea of a part of me living in someone else while I am dead.

[Ashlynne]

yes I think its a very good idea.. could save another life.

[Moros]

Absolutely not.

[Kathryn13]

Yes, definitly. I would love for God to continue using my body even after he has my soul with him!

[Individual-KesTrel]

Definitly ;)

[Rich48]

Of what use are they to us when we are dead? Of course-take anything you want!

Rich

[cat has felt the light!]

yes, cos I don't need em, if God wants others to use em then so be it!
c@ xx

[LadyDJ]

I've been an organ donor since I could legally make that decision and my driver's license is marked as such. I'm also on the National Registry as a bone marrow donor.

[zoe_uu]

Yes, in fact I insist upon it.

[Grace_of_God]

I put no--I don't think I could say yes to it, really.

[Rillik]

Its A Hard choice to me... I Have never Been big on the Idea of Someone cutting Me open. But if Im dead... I Guess it wouldnt bother me to bad...

Rillik

[faith by day]

i havent given it enough thought

[_Zap_]

I don't know. I might.

[amandaaquilina]

Yes. I believe that since l will be dead, l will have no need for my organs.

[Caprice]

as far as I'm concerned, when I die (and it is verified that I am certainly dead), my body is just an empty shell and you or anyone else alive at that time may do as they see fit with it.

[IrishGrace]

I'm not sure yet...

[d0c markus]

take it all... take all my organs

[CeCe]

Are you willing to donate your organs in the case of your death?

would you be worried about some of the problems with organ donation in this sense.. things like doctors declaring patients dead prematurely, relatives going against the will of the dead...?

You know I think that idea can be there in the back of your mind. Like "what if some rich person needs a kidney, a heart, liver, set of lungs--is some doctor somewhere just going to let me die?" :D But when you get down to it, if my body is no longer living, I certainly have no use for them. So sure. My DL is marked as me being a donor.

[Sheena_Va]

Being on the recieving end of a cornea from a donation, I gladly leave my entire body and its contents to science. Upon my death, the only part of me that truly matters will already be gone....my soul. If anyone else can benefit from my remains...:amen:

[reznwerks]

Why should I "donate" my organs. I know I have no need for them any longer but l look at it this way.The doctor is getting paid to do the procedure, the hospital is getting paid, the recipient is getting what is needed. I think my organs as part of my estate are worth something to my heirs.

[Sheena_Va]

Sorry...I know this isnt for debate...just had to comment.
Why should I "donate" my organs. I know I have no need for them any longer but l look at it this way.The doctor is getting paid to do the procedure, the hospital is getting paid, the recipient is getting what is needed. I think my organs as part of my estate are worth something to my heirs.My question to you is what if one of your heirs needed an organ?

[The "J"]

I wouldn't have any use for the organs, but I'm still not sure about the general idea of giving them away.

[~Mrs. A2J~]

I put yes. I'd like to be able to help someone out if I were to die.

Sarah

[brinny]

Definately yes.

[SuperSmart]

I wold give my organs if i died

[indeep]

I'm not indecisive... I'm undecided... there's a difference...

[yashuaskid]

Are you willing to donate your organs in the case of your death?

would you be worried about some of the problems with organ donation in this sense.. things like doctors declaring patients dead prematurely, relatives going against the will of the dead...?
Why not? Our father knows the hour and moment that we will cease to exist on this earth. Trust in him and know that whatever happens is in his plan.

[okiemommy26]

no

[Neal]

Hey, I don't need 'em!

[Neal]

Organs don't last forever... it's just going to die sometime... maybe just in someone else's body.

[Maeyken]

I've signed my organ donor card... in the event of my death, I am willing to let someone make better use of my organs. I don't need them to rot when someone else could be using them to live. (sorry if that was gross, but it's the way I see it!)

[Kristi1]

I voted ~> No


*Because, I have been taking pain meds for so long that my body organs would not be good for anyone! It's my decision because I am severely disabled, and my body from birth is already tired and torn.. :(

[schwarzes_schaf]

yes 'cause i don't need them and i can help someone else

[tomwakefield]

Are you willing to donate your organs in the case of your death?

Yes, I'm already an organ donor. I figured I'm not going to need them.

would you be worried about some of the problems with organ donation in this sense.. (1) things like doctors declaring patients dead prematurely, (2) relatives going against the will of the dead...?

Not really.

(1) There's probably a tiny number of people who have been declared prematurely (I don't have any figures, I'm just making a big (or little - depending on how you look at it) assumption), and I don't think it's worth getting a hang-up about that.

(2b)I am willing, and from what I have seen the system is administered very well. My brother had a heart transplant and he says that it's important to let your family know that you want to be a doner because hospitals will not use organs without consent of next of kin. Even if the box is checked on your

(2/2b) Is that just USA or do you know if it applies in the UK too? I didn't know that, but my family wouldn't have a problem I don't think. I talked to my parents about it (although hopefully they won't be the one's that have to make the decision) and, from what I remember, a big reason why people don't, is because they want to be buried whole, though reading posts here, there are others. It hasn't made me want to change my mind.

Would it not be more sensible to instead require people to carry a card or make other such arrangements to opt out of the organ donation program, rather than to opt into it?

I think the current method is better. I think it should be a positive choice to donate your organs, rather than by default:

I'm indecisive but I do lean towards no.

should be 'no' rather than 'yes' if she doesn't do anything about getting a card, or not.

Of course you do not donate all your organs whilst your alive!

Isn't there a Monty Python sketch about someone trying to get someone else's liver, but the second person is still alive and running around?

I've been an organ donor since I could legally make that decision and my driver's license is marked as such. I'm also on the National Registry as a bone marrow donor

Me too! Though I've never needed to donate bone marrow. I'm also a blood donor, and have given blood about half a dozen times.


My question to you is what if one of your heirs needed an organ?

Isn't there some problem about transplanting to your own child? I have a vague idea that there is a problem, but I can't remember where I heard it or what it is. Something to do with matching types.

[Lioness816]

I am an organ donor (upon my death). I would hate to lose a child or a loved one if it could have been prevented. Or, what if I could never see a sunset or the leaves changing colors? The look of on a child's face when they laugh? If my eyes could help someone else see those things, they are theirs. I don't want to give my organs to science though, not if it can be helped. I prefer they go to an actual person.

[Zemyna]

Yes, but with the stipulation they only go to people that truely deserve them. As in, if you smoked all of your life and now you need a lung transplant, you aren't getting mine. I'd rather have it go to someone who didn't intentionally damage their lungs. If that's not possible, I think I would just rather not donate.

Some of my organs may not be worth having. Heart disease runs pretty strong in my family...

[hat lady]

Yes, I would. When Jesus takes me home. I would like for my organs used to bless someone else so they can live a healthier life.

Good reason to keep our temples pure and healthy.

[honeybear06]

everyone worries about what is right and what is wrong...if our relatives will uphold our personal wishes when we die. I say, there are millions of people out there that can gain from our losses. The gift of life is one of the most awesome things one could ever do for another. Donate your organs to those that can still use them. I have a hereditary eye disease, when I'm about 40 I WILL need a cornea transplant or I will be legally blind for the remainder fo my life... I dont want to stop seeing all of the beautiful things in this world, I want to see my dad, my husband, my children someday. Others have more serious conditions, they don't want to die but without your help they dont have life as an option... please give unto others.

[Stars_Fire_17]

Yes I believe in it and I am a registered donor. If something happens to me I want someone to get something good out of it.

[SLCHERIAN]

Yes, I have made it very clear
to my husband and 4 of 5 children that I
want my body donated to a medical school.
I believe it it pointless to bury something (and spend
5,000 or more in the process) that is just going to rot.:amen:
My children know I plan to see them again in heaven. If some
one can learn something from my body that could help doctors to
be better doctors, then at least it's going to be put to good use. I would
rather leave the five thousand or more toward helping my children or grand
children (one day!) when they might be in need. Why buy a suit to put on
thats new for someone to decompose in. They do not care, they are dead.
Plus a lot of these funeral homes prey on these elderly and bereaved family
members to make them feel like they should give them the very best. Many
of our widowers don't have much to live on, but to rob them in one of the
hardest times of their lives, that's just plain disgusting.

[night2day]

Not if they get the organs from the patient while they're still alive.

[keirasmommy]

I won't be needing them. If it can save someone's
life, why not?

[JesusRox]

Nope.

[jessicaa]

I first am not the most healthy person around. I had cancer as a child. That is why I am blind. And I just wouldn't trust any of my organs in the case of my death to be used to prolong another person's life.
I don't think I am against the idea of organ giving. But I just couldn't do it myself.
Even if I could I think I would choose not too. But not quite sure why I think that way.
The idea just isn't a real favorite of mine.
But the choice like I said is taken out of my handds. As I had cancer when a child. And now I am having health problems that no one can find what the problem is.
But if I were healthy and could choose I would most likely still choose no. But I cannot say I am completely against the idea.

[Hisbygrace]

I am an organ donor. I have no fear of a doctor pronouncing me prematurely dead, just to get a donated organ, althrough I am sure there are extremists which may try.

[Saint2be27]

I'll definitely donate whatever organs that would be of use.

I'll be gone...what would I need them for? Hopefully someone would be a match for them to be of some use to help them while they are alive.

[k]

They can pillage my body for whatever parts are left to use. It is a body, not a soul.

[swampfox]

I would be more than happy to donate them. I wanted to donate one to my mom when I was in high school. She needed a kidney transplant, but the doctor said I couldn't because I was not 18 yet and they would need a court order. She did get one and lived a about 5 more years. She had a lot of other health problems. I think organ donation is a good thing and when we get to heaven we will get our new bodies.

[tubaboy963]

Sure, I'd have no use for them anymore.

[kspchemist]

My feelings are, since they are going to remove them anyway when they embalm me, then might as well give them to someone who will get some use out of them.

[princess_ballet]

I don't see a problem with it, but it just seems creepy to me and I don't think I will let them do it to me.

[sictransitgloriamundi]

in death there is life...jesus set the greatest example of sacrificing body for life...if my body is of help when i am dead to others that need it then pick away...maybe they might live just that bit longer to be saved.

[daddys3chicks]

I think God gave us our organs to use while we are living. We don't need them and we can help someone out. I kind of consider it like donating blood - only they get that while I'm still alive :D

[mshupe1959]

Yes! My father received a lung and was given 2 extra years

[SJBrian]

If it can help someone else I say have at them!:hug:

[mcb1998au]

I have it on my drivers licence to donate my organs.

[AdJesumPerMariam]

I've always been more than willing, but I no longer can donate. I was diagnosed with breast cancer about a year & a half ago

[monkeystink]

Why not? God has all the spare parts ready to install when he returns. What's he going to do? Ask me where I lost it? Gosh, I hope not.

Organs are not truely donated until your family is on board. Make sure they know your wishes. Also get a Living Will. I can't stress that enough!!! There is a woman down in Florida that is in a vegetative state after a heart problem having to do with electrolites. Anyway... She told her husband that she didn't want to be kept alive by feeding tubes and machienes and the like. Before the incident. The husband is honoring her wishes when her parents (who rarely ever visited) have been fighting her wishes. I disagree with local Christian leaders. They say keep her alive. I say let God keep her. We are just prolonging the end result.

[SandyLou]

I'm right there with you regarding Teri Schiavo case! The governor of our state has NO business sticking his nose and our tax $ into the case and muddying the waters even more. Teri was a troubled young woman when she went into the coma - a eating disorder led to a heart attack in 1990 and there was no oxygen to her brain for 5 minutes.

Aside from that - just listing your preference on your drivers license is not enough in most states (inc FL). You should have a Living Will and make sure all your family knows your wishes. There are also Potential Donor Registries which will help emergency medical folks enormously in the event of an accident.

[rosenherman]

no way. In order to harvest a person's organs, the donor can't be dead. What does that mean? living victims in the final throes of death (or close enough to death) having their liver torn out of them so the poor sap who destroyed his drinking can have a fresh start.

maybe I'm way too cynical, however.
Or so a mother can see her child (donating corneas)
Or so a burn patient can move again (skin donation)
Or so a. . .
Or so a. . .
You fill in the blanks, if it's still in operating condition, you may be able to save someone's life or just make it immeasurably better.

[rosenherman]

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[rosenherman]

Why should I "donate" my organs. I know I have no need for them any longer but l look at it this way.The doctor is getting paid to do the procedure, the hospital is getting paid, the recipient is getting what is needed. I think my organs as part of my estate are worth something to my heirs.Unfortunately (or fortunately) your organs are worthless to you at your death and worthless to your heirs. According to my accountant, you can't include your body in your estate.


If one of my organs could benefit another then I would have no problem with it, but its the principle behind it that most people have trouble with.What principle? Saving lives, improving the quality of life, gaining knowledge (by donating your body to a school?

[brinny]

I voted yes.

[Love&Pain]

I am in organ donor :clap: I see it this way, I am not taking my body with me when I die. If I could save a life and take my own, I would ;) If someone had a chance of survival, I was dying and had the organ they needed, I would give it to them with much love :amen: We are one in the body of Christ, therefore I can help a brother or sister. I will let God decide what to do with my organs when I die. If it isn't someone's time to go, the Lord will bless them with my organ. If the Lord feels that I do not need to donate parts of my body, then let me rest in peace :)

[kissybug27]

I have told my husband that if I am ever in an accident or something and there is no chance of me living that it is ok to donate my organs with the exception of my kidneys. I wouldnt wish that on anyone with my kidney stones and all. But I refuse to sign a card saying that I will donate because I have a fear of the doctors taking my organs even if there is a chance of me living. I know thats kinda weird but hey most fears are weird.

God Bless

[Lutheran444]

I don't think there's necessarily anything wrong with it. I'm not close to death...least I don't think so...I'll have to give it some thought.

[eaglex]

Actully I see no reason not to donate if you are healthy at the time of death. Its just up to the indivdual.

[brinny]

Yes, I'd donate (I don't need them anymore if I'm dead) :P

[Ithilwyn]

Several years ago my aunt, who has type 1 diabetes, had a kidney transplant. (Diabetes is pretty rough on the kidneys.) I will always be greatful to the complete stranger who was willing to donate his/her kidney, and I am definitely willing to donate my own when that time comes.

[savvy]

Of course.
Seriously, what am I going to do with them once I'm dead? Let them rot? Someone that needs them can have 'em.

[hollymarie1122]

Very true! YES I WILL DONATE

I am willing, and from what I have seen the system is administered very well. My brother had a heart transplant and he says that it's important to let your family know that you want to be a doner because hospitals will not use organs without consent of next of kin. Even if the box is checked on your DL.

Brent

[jcright]

I know it's wrong, but while I'm alive, I'm still too attached to my body to let parts of it go to other people when I die...something I have to work on.

[faith renewal]

I don't think there are a lot of cases where people are declared dead prematurely. I'm not denying that it happens, but I don't think Christ would choose to withhold help from someone on the slight chance that it might be a mistake. It seems a little self-serving.

[chris714ndud3]

not sure

[madtapa]

When I filled out the form for my driver's permit, I checked that I wanted to me an organ donor, so yes.

[Pray4Isrel]

Are you willing to donate your organs in the case of your death?

would you be worried about some of the problems with organ donation in this sense.. things like doctors declaring patients dead prematurely, relatives going against the will of the dead...?
That's the exact reason I won't donate :(

[rubberduckie]

God will take care of me. And didn't he sacrifice his life for us. SO donating an organ or two after we die shouldn't be bad. I donated my hair while alive, and tried to donate blood, but I'm slightly on the anemic side so I couldn't. But I will try again when my iron level has risen. (By stuffing myself with spinach, potatoes and artichokes (:yum: jk))

Well, and pills that are one-a-day for women, containing iron and magnesium

[Milla]

After I am dead/dying I want everything of use used, the rest burnt and stuck somewhere with lots of flowers. I am dust and to dust I will return. If my body can do a few last good things, then let it do so.

Anyway, I find the idea of being a slowly decomposing corpse a lot creepier than that of having some organs removed.

[Meche]

I definetly would. Imagine allowing someone else the chance at life.

[draconus71]

I believe that God gave Doctors the ability to transplant organs. I believe the knowlege that the doctors half is attributed to God

[Nobility]

me? i wanna donate, my friend has cancer, and if i can help soemone like her, all the better..

[SnowDove]

Absolutely, but I know my dad would have a hard time with it. But, I still am a full-organ donor (says so on my drivers lisense!). I'm not using anything anymore if I'm dead and in heaven. Let someone else benefit from my God-given, life-sustaining organs!

[Centrifuge04]

Yes, when I get my license I will sign up to be an organ donater.

[LostnFound]

no way. In order to harvest a person's organs, the donor can't be dead. What does that mean? living victims in the final throes of death (or close enough to death) having their liver torn out of them so the poor sap who destroyed his drinking can have a fresh start.

maybe I'm way too cynical, however.

Soooooo not true. The donor must be declared brain dead. That must be tested several different ways, and by several different proffesionals (sp?), with all being in agreement. The body must be kept functional in order for the organs to remain viable.

[Polar Bear]

yup, i will, its about saving a life out there!

[Bonhoffer]

What happens if my organ goes to another person and then I am raptured, will that organ in the other person be raptured too and then disapear. Will that person die?

[fruitrach]

Yes.... I am happy to donate....

BUT... I WILL NOT allow my sexual organs to be used for a trans-gender operation. No way. I don't want some bloke getting my girly bits.

I do tick the donor box on my driving licence and medical forms etc but I don't tick the all inclusive ones - I tick the specific organs.

[fruitrach]

What happens if my organ goes to another person and then I am raptured, will that organ in the other person be raptured too and then disapear. Will that person die?
Don't worry Bon - you won't need your earthly body then. God's gonna make everything new and perfect.

[Evie]

I signed up to have my organs donate when I first got my permit back in the 80's. I think it's great to be the given chance to allow someone else the chance at life.

[Murmur]

I have been a prospective organ donor since I got my driving permit as well. That was back in 1994.

I hope I can give somebody a chance at a better existance after mine is done.

[sinner/SAVED]

Absolutely

[NewSong]

I have a dear sweet sister in law waiting for a liver transplant. She is very young. We do not wish anyone dead. We are not looking for anyone to die so she can gain. We are truly looking for a miracle from God that she can live.

Reality: Virtually everyday there are people who die and there are people who need transplants and my sister in law is one of them. I would have kind of a double standard if I said I didn't believe in them.

I don't want to comment about the flip side of things but I have to admit that this is something I don't want to think of because it really takes the zing out of things when I stop to ponder this question.

[Colabomb]

A very Christian thing if you ask me

[Fonzy]

no i dont think i would.

[dulcinea]

I am identified as an organ donor on my license and have told my mom and my husband that if I die I want my organs donated. :thumbsup:

They're not going to be doing me any good when I'm dead, so I might as well donate them so others have the chance to extend their lives.

[Imblessed]

I would be honored if I could help save someone's life in that way.

I have told everyone pertinant of my plans, and it's on my driver's license.

There was never any hesitation on my part about it.

[Milla]

no i dont think i would.
Why not?

[sinner/SAVED]

I've already donated my heart.....to God.

[Big Mouth Nana]

I've thought about it a few times, but I haven't made up my mind yet. I think that my family would be upset if I did that. Death is hard enough for family members to deal with, and to have them know that parts would be missing might be an added burden. Not all consider that you are going back to the dust from whence you came.

[PaladinGirl]

I used to feel that I was against organ donation in the case of death because I felt like I'd need those organs in Heaven. But yet, we get new bodies in Heaven right? I mean, if it was really that important, what would happen to those who are cremated? God surely wouldn't exclude them just because their physical body no longer exists. And what about those who's bodies have deterioriated and basically turned to dust over time? So I guess I realized my thoughts against it didn't work. I have wanted to donate blood for the longest time but I am on medications that would probably keep me from doing so. :(

[LostnFound]

The sense I get from watching lots of medical programs is that the surviving family members often geta sense of peace and comfort by authorizing organ donating. It seems a way to make sense of the death of their loved one, and allow them to make a positive impact on someone else's life.

[rosenherman]

I've thought about it a few times, but I haven't made up my mind yet. I think that my family would be upset if I did that. Death is hard enough for family members to deal with, and to have them know that parts would be missing might be an added burden. Not all consider that you are going back to the dust from whence you came.
Remember that during embalming those organs are removed and thrown away or cremated. Those donatable parts are going to be missing anyway.

[pro_odeh]

What would you want with your organs once you are dead? from earth we have come, and to earth we shall become..

[Tavita]

Yes, I tell my family that I want my organs donated upon my death. If I don't stipulate it, when the time comes, they will be too upset (Ha! I hope!) to make a rational decision. Most relatives say no at that crucial time.

[LegacyOfLove]

Yes, I absolutely believe in sharing the gift of life by organ donation!

[snoopyloopysk8a]

I won't put the donor sticker on my license, but if I'm dead, sure, take them away. I won't have any use for them.

[heavensworthit]

Sure, I won't be needing them. I want to be cremated anyway. If being an organ donor mean someone else can enjoy God's world a bit longer, I'd be honoured. I don't think my family would be upset because they are Christians too and would likely see it as I do. Besides, our body is just a shell...it's not like the real you is violated or anything.

[prettyrose436]

not sure-- At one time I thought that I would donate, but now I'm not sure

[Milla]

not sure-- At one time I thought that I would donate, but now I'm not sure
Why not?

[Illuminatus]

I don't need them, and someone else does. They can have them.

(I'm curious as to who'd actually want my organs, though... :P)

[Mashley]

I would. You never know how many lives you might save by donating your organs. There are so many parts of your body that can be used to help other people.

[GodFlute2]

I really don't know.

[firestar]

It bothers me that to make a successful "harvest" of organs, the donor is still alive. To me, if there is life there is hope, so yes I would worry about the doctor prematurely cutting off my life support just because there was someone else who needed an organ of mine.

[justanobserver]

I voted yep.

[Interesting2me]

I don't have much faith overall in leaving my life & death issues in the hands of anyone but Echad/God, whether I'm able to make a final decision or not. Living wills can be worse than none, as they leave the interpretation of it in the same hands it was meant to avoid! Terri S. was only the tip of the iceberg on life issues, & should concern every American citizen, no matter their age or condition.

Too many dr's etc, playing God today, cloning, misleading stem cell, "embryo", & sperm banks. Organ donations in it's original intent was good, but as usual, many have turned it into a revenue generating or special interest issue!

By the way, ever wonder what will happen at the "rapture", when a believers organ placed into a unbelievers body, returns to it's "original" owner? Maybe they should put hazardous organ labels for unbelievers on those organs donated by believers in Christ Jesus [LOL], a real life scenario! :thumbsup:

[AngCath]

Yes

[Lindseysigns]

Yes I think it is very important since I became moderate to severely hard of hearing when I was 3 1/2 years old. I will give what ever organs I can to someone in need.

[Miss_Music]

yep, i'm an organ donor :thumbsup:

[crusader4peace]

yes i would. its good that someone else can benefit from my organ at the time of death.

[imastarforhim]

I'm just happy to know that my organs might save a life when I lose mine.

[jennistout]

I think that it really doesn't matter what I say b/c then I'll be dead and people can do with me what they want anyway..what am I going to do about it then...

[Godslilgurlalways]

Really I know know if the world wasn't as messup as it was today I would be worried about them cutting off my life to give my organs to another. In a way if you do donate your organs your still helping people out becuase remember we never die, our flesh just dies. So I am not sure:)

[mirecat]

And someday I may be thankful that others did, too. Yup, do unto others....
:)

[Maja]

Of Couse!

[Stacey]

I'm not 100% sure at this point. I think I would if it was strictly organ donation and not "giving your body to science" kind of thing. We get new bodies in heaven :)

[Mskedi]

I will definitely donate after I die if anything's usable.

[meh]

Yes.

[BonnieBee]

They put you on life support, and then turn the machine off, but your heart is still pumping your lifeblood when they take out the organs. People do come back from being 'brain' dead, and they aren't always vegetables, either. I just don't think it is justafiable in some cases.

I've decided I won't do it, but if everyone else wants to do it to help someone, well, good on you

[heavensworthit]

*does a happy dance* I finally have my organ donation card! I just watched a show today and there was a young girl on it who was saved by the heart of a young girl who actively pushed for organ donation...she is one of 5 people who are alive today because of one young girl. When I die, I know that my organs will be put to better use saving and enriching the lives of others, rather than returning to dust like the rest of me will. As for mistakes? I guess I never really thought about it...but I will leave that choice to my parents and relatives...and in the end, I will go to be with Jesus anyway...I think everyone should be an organ donor and give people the second greatest gift (next to eternal life) that a person can give, life...

[Miracle Storm]

Yes. I would want my organs donated if it can help someone to live or to live a better quality of life. I however would not want my ovaries or anything that could be used to make human life and experiment on.
For my families sake I would not want my body donated for scientific research either so that they may have a funeral.

[GolfingMom]

I think it's a great idea HOWEVER...I am afraid of a dr. determining prematurely my death etc.

[Estefana]

Yep. Take what you want when I am gone - not like I will need them so you might as well save a life or six.

[Zoomer]

I am an organ donor. I am not afraid of Drs. presumming that I am dead premature...who is to say that's not my time, anyway. I think people are way too paranoid.

[handmaiden97]

My DL says Im a donor, and that is fine with me....but Im considering changing it. some EMT friends of mine told me they it is true in some cases a donor may be pronouced dead before they really are.....I dont like that thought so I have considered taking donor off my license, but then again, the sooner Im dead the sooner I get to be with Jesus so I really dont get the raw end fo the deal....hmmm

[heavensworthit]

Yes. I would want my organs donated if it can help someone to live or to live a better quality of life. I however would not want my ovaries or anything that could be used to make human life and experiment on.
For my families sake I would not want my body donated for scientific research either so that they may have a funeral.
Yeah, I don't want any part of my body going to research...whatever doesn't go to another person, my parents or family can cremate...
I agree with Zoomer, people are way too paranoid. I will trust the doctors and my family to make that decision and I get to go see God anyway, so...

[Freedom&Light]

Yes

[Lake]

It will be up to my family. I don't care. Oh,and I did vote!;)

[jbran555]

When I die, I won't need them so why not let someone else use them in any way to benefit them?

[Lake]

After watching Michael Shiavo on tv tonight with Matt Lauer I'm going to be getting that life plan set in stone this week.
Just to be sure even before death..my wishes are granted.
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[newyorknewyork]

i was on the organ donor registry.. but then i heard these stories where ppl weren't dead yet.. and doctors would pronounce them dead so that they can take their organs! sick!

would that really happen?

so anyway, im not a donor anymore no..

[meowmie]

My soul will be gone when I die and I will have no use for my body. It will just decay in the grave.

It is better for someone to be able to use a part of it to make their life better. I am of the opinion that God would commend a person's decision to donate their body after death.

[gal4God]

yea

[Pogue]

I will- I'm not going to need them. I don't really see any reason for me not to.

[Surak]

I'm not worried about being declared dead before my time. Even if I am, I still gain. :cool: As far as my body goes, its not important. I'm done with my organs. If they can be used to save someone else's life then praise God.

[PenelopePitStop]

I have always wanted to be an organ donor. Just recently I had to renew my drivers license and it is official now on my license.

[LavenderMoon]

not sure

[Lithium Hobo]

Sure will. :) What am I going to do with the organs when I'm dead? Besides, when I come back as a zombie, I want to be one of those cool rotted out ones that make the protagonists of the story scream in terror and freeze in their spot; make my job easy. ;)

[lgintrnj]

yes,

[littlecoda]

whatever's salvageable and whatever anyone needs is OTAY with me once I'm gone. Just make sure I'm dead before they start disecting.:thumbsup:

[Christian_Babe234]

If I had to give my organs away. I would be very glad that I am helping some1.

[diana_ch]

I aint gonna be needing my organs in heaven, so I've decided to donate them :)

[Followers4christ]

If I die I won't be needing them.I would just hope that my organs would be put to good use.God Bless

[blakey]

I dont see anything wrong with it, but I personally wont be doing it.

[CollectiveSoul]

I fully support this.

[*Starlight*]

Yes, I think... They can help save someone's life, and that's always good, because the life of every person is precious.

[jones_of_pbf]

If there is any doubt about me living, then I would gladly help anyone else by giving.
I would want to help others live.:thumbsup:

[littlecoda]

that's actually poetic Jones.
:)

[eringilmour]

No I wouldn't donate my organs b/c I wouldn't take donated organs.

It is a hard thing to explain but I think that god has a plan and if you are dying then thats it!!!

I know it sounds harsh, but my parents also have agreeed that if any of us get sick we wont take organ donation and we wont donate either.

[YC Bearzie]

I totally would. Helping lives is what God wants us to do. If donating an organ of mine will help save a life and possibly turn them to God I am all for it.

I am however against stem cell research because I feel that is manipulating life-but that is a whole other topic...

[bfly]

Are you willing to donate your organs in the case of your death?

would you be worried about some of the problems with organ donation in this sense.. things like doctors declaring patients dead prematurely, relatives going against the will of the dead...?
Yes, I am an organ donor. Anything and everything. Sorry didn't get to vote somehow I bypassed the polls. But I would have voted yes.

[lyonguard]

Yes, I'm an organ donor.

[heatherq17]

Yes

[shauncar]

I was undecided but reading the post will most likely help me make my decision which would be 'Yes'.
:)

[xladyfayre]

i've had medical problems so i dont think people will want my organs.... though i am still indescive about it.
ok lets see... growing problem, heart problem, i think i may have had a kidney problem wehn i was little though i dont know......um, yeah. who would want my organs?

[Nobility]

Definitely willing, and would hope that my husband would... If he wanted to, I would donate his...

I know people with kidney transplants, and if I could help a fmaily, I'd do everything I could.

[If Not For Grace]

I notice there were over 25 no's, but few comments from the No side--Why are you opposed (to those who have previously voted)?

[xladyfayre]

well, right now i not an organ donor- but i dont think that an already defective organ would help somebody either.
i know this is slightly off topic- but what are people's opinions of cloning organs? i think it is a wonderful idea because i know many people who have had heart problems/transplants and surgeries.

[Nobility]

I disagree with cloning organs because you have to create a 'person' to get the organs. Would you like to be made to be only killed. Just because the are created in an artificial way doesn't mean there is any LESS chance of them having a spirit and soul

[xladyfayre]

oh no you do not create a person.... my bf said just the organs. basically it would be mass producing organs for people who needed them. at least thats how i understood it

[SecretBlessings]

What I voted is my personal decision

[Nobility]

I'm not sure that is quite correct... at least from my limited understanding of it all.

[xladyfayre]

they are much closer to cloning body parts than they are acual people... i will have to talk to my boyfriend about this later when i see him tommorrow. i havent acually thought about how they would do that. Now, he is not for cloning people- but he feels that body parts would be useful to the medical field. So, i doubt he would go for creating a person only to kill them... that would just be cruel. i just dont think thats how they would do it. they are still a ways away from that though. lets say thats not how they produce these organs and such and you are on the bottom of a waiting list for an organ...producing lots of organs at one time would save thousands of people.....
i know it could have saved many of my friends. It wouldnt have saved Amanda though- she would have died during surgery- there was nothing left they could have done.....nothing.
i need to stop posting in this topic....

[brinny]

Organ donation in the case of death

well since I wouldn't need them anymore.....

[ChrisCountryGirl]

I don't believe in organ donation

[krys4ever]

Yes, of course

[fireman1173005]

what do I need them for, I'll be in heaven, maybe they can help someone else.

Brian

[david01]

I don't have an organ in my house, but I might consider donating to the church organ fund as a memorial to a friend or relative.

[JPPT1974]

I would do so! In a heartbeat!

[JustRachel]

Absolutely!!! They could be worn out by then, though. They have a lot of miles on them. :)

[Jesusrocksmypinksocks]

Do you just tell the DMV?

Can you call them instead of go down?

Do you have to sign something?

[JustRachel]

Do you just tell the DMV?

Can you call them instead of go down?

Do you have to sign something?
In California, it can be done online. Check online for your DMV. :)

[ysl_75]

Yes I am willing to donate my organ if they still can be use ya...

[Ephraimsdaughter]

The thought of my body parts inside some one else...
But then again perhaps I would donate.

[NostalgicGranny]

Completed the poll.