Here's a thought and I would be keen to see where people sit on this.
I recently made a claim through Medicare (Australia's universal healthcare system) and ticked a box for consent for organ donation. ie, after I die I am happy to give my organs for transplants. Didn't give it much thought as I have also signed one on my NSW (State) Driver's Licence.
I got home today after work to find an Australian Organ Donor Card in the mail for me as I am now on a national register run by the Commonwealth Government. Reading the attached letter, it means that they can have Bone Tissue, Eye Tissue, Heart, Heart Valves, Kidneys, Liver, Pancreas & Skin Tissue.
Is there something similar in the US? If so, should Christians sign up?
I personally don't have a problem.
In the Bible we are promised a new body, so what do I need with the old one anyway and the new one will be perfect. What happens if my organs go to a non-Christian, should I care?
Some have been saying we should be seperate from the world, and I've given my consent for the world to seperate me!! :gah
Thoughts?
I recently made a claim through Medicare (Australia's universal healthcare system) and ticked a box for consent for organ donation. ie, after I die I am happy to give my organs for transplants. Didn't give it much thought as I have also signed one on my NSW (State) Driver's Licence.
I got home today after work to find an Australian Organ Donor Card in the mail for me as I am now on a national register run by the Commonwealth Government. Reading the attached letter, it means that they can have Bone Tissue, Eye Tissue, Heart, Heart Valves, Kidneys, Liver, Pancreas & Skin Tissue.
Is there something similar in the US? If so, should Christians sign up?
I personally don't have a problem.
In the Bible we are promised a new body, so what do I need with the old one anyway and the new one will be perfect. What happens if my organs go to a non-Christian, should I care?
Some have been saying we should be seperate from the world, and I've given my consent for the world to seperate me!! :gah
Thoughts?