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Atheists Should Be Organ Donors
Hemant Mehta (friendlyatheist.com, patreon.com/Hemant , facebook.com/friendlyatheist)
organdonor.gov/about/data.html
With this image you can let people know that you're a donor:
http://i.imgur.com/BRkxyEr.jpg
Let me ask you a question: If you're an atheist, how does that play out in your life? How does it guide you?
Because if it doesn't influence your actions in some meaningful way, does it really matter that you're an atheist?
I don't think so. And one clear cut example of how your atheism ought to inform your decision making is organ donation.
What happens when you die? We know we're not going to heaven. Or hell, for that matter. Maybe you'll be buried. Maybe you want a cremation -- save some space.
But for the life of me, I cannot think of one good reason for atheists not to be organ donors. What the hell do you think you're gonna do with your body after you're dead?
You won't need it anymore. Any of it.
The least you can do is let everyone know that you're willing to help others survive by giving them whatever parts of your body may still be working.
According to government data, 22 people die every day waiting for transplants that they can't get because there aren't enough donated organs to go around.
You could literally help save someone's life even if you're no longer alive. It doesn't get any more generous than that.
Atheists don't believe in an afterlife, but this is one way to live on long after you're gone.
Why would you not do that?
So if you're not one already, please make sure you are a registered organ donor. In most places, you can do it when you get or renew your drivers license.
Or better yet, just go right now to Organdonor.gov and they'll tell you what you need to do in your state.
Anyone can do it. It doesn't matter how old you are.
And I'm almost positive some of you are not donors yet, because only about 40% of Americans are signed up on the registry.
Look: This doesn't just apply to atheists. Even if you're religious, I promise you God will not need your kidneys up in heaven. If you donated your heart, you won't be sent to hell.
But for atheists, this is a no-brainer. Which is good, since I'm pretty sure you can donate that, too.
It's more than just a personal decision, too. This is a public policy issue for atheists.
Right now, organ donation is something you have to opt into. You have to say "I'm willing to donate my organs" -- or your family has to say that about you after you die -- before doctors can take them.
Either way, someone has to do something.
That's a problem. It would be so much better if the government could just assume everyone was an organ donor, and people had the option of saying no if they didn't want to be on the list.
If you're already an organ donor, thank you. But if you're not, and this video changed your mind, please let us know in the comments below.
In fact, we have a link to an image you can share on social media to let people know that you're a donor, because it is something you should be proud of.
There are way too many people out there who hold these superstitious ideas about their bodies. They're afraid of anyone taking their organs, even after death, because they think they need them.
They don't. It's a completely irrational belief.
So please make sure you're a donor. Do it now. There's nothing wrong with signing up early.
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Atheists Should Be Organ Donors
Hemant Mehta (friendlyatheist.com, patreon.com/Hemant , facebook.com/friendlyatheist)
organdonor.gov/about/data.html
With this image you can let people know that you're a donor:
http://i.imgur.com/BRkxyEr.jpg
Let me ask you a question: If you're an atheist, how does that play out in your life? How does it guide you?
Because if it doesn't influence your actions in some meaningful way, does it really matter that you're an atheist?
I don't think so. And one clear cut example of how your atheism ought to inform your decision making is organ donation.
What happens when you die? We know we're not going to heaven. Or hell, for that matter. Maybe you'll be buried. Maybe you want a cremation -- save some space.
But for the life of me, I cannot think of one good reason for atheists not to be organ donors. What the hell do you think you're gonna do with your body after you're dead?
You won't need it anymore. Any of it.
The least you can do is let everyone know that you're willing to help others survive by giving them whatever parts of your body may still be working.
According to government data, 22 people die every day waiting for transplants that they can't get because there aren't enough donated organs to go around.
You could literally help save someone's life even if you're no longer alive. It doesn't get any more generous than that.
Atheists don't believe in an afterlife, but this is one way to live on long after you're gone.
Why would you not do that?
So if you're not one already, please make sure you are a registered organ donor. In most places, you can do it when you get or renew your drivers license.
Or better yet, just go right now to Organdonor.gov and they'll tell you what you need to do in your state.
Anyone can do it. It doesn't matter how old you are.
And I'm almost positive some of you are not donors yet, because only about 40% of Americans are signed up on the registry.
Look: This doesn't just apply to atheists. Even if you're religious, I promise you God will not need your kidneys up in heaven. If you donated your heart, you won't be sent to hell.
But for atheists, this is a no-brainer. Which is good, since I'm pretty sure you can donate that, too.
It's more than just a personal decision, too. This is a public policy issue for atheists.
Right now, organ donation is something you have to opt into. You have to say "I'm willing to donate my organs" -- or your family has to say that about you after you die -- before doctors can take them.
Either way, someone has to do something.
That's a problem. It would be so much better if the government could just assume everyone was an organ donor, and people had the option of saying no if they didn't want to be on the list.
If you're already an organ donor, thank you. But if you're not, and this video changed your mind, please let us know in the comments below.
In fact, we have a link to an image you can share on social media to let people know that you're a donor, because it is something you should be proud of.
There are way too many people out there who hold these superstitious ideas about their bodies. They're afraid of anyone taking their organs, even after death, because they think they need them.
They don't. It's a completely irrational belief.
So please make sure you're a donor. Do it now. There's nothing wrong with signing up early.
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youtube.com/watch?v=u3kHcV36dak&index=133&list=PLZGLqPtxUOKEZxzukuev1YpLUQp-CtKDq
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