Logical reasons to ctb (& to tell God why doing so was a good deed).

[losing hope]

The world is over populated, so I was just doing mother nature a favor. One less mouth to feed & all that.

or


Organ donors needed my limbs & blood.

or

Big Pharma is getting so much business, seems unfair to the funeral industry. Thought I would even out the balance a bit.*


NB* As an aside, medicines have been advancing in the last 50 years, but "assisted dying" hasn't kept pace. Fact. So IMO, this is one reason (of several) why ctb'ing is more common these days. Can anyone think of any others, to help us all smile in the face of death?

 

[Mirrory Me]

Optimistic. I was previously thinking that some actions have both a positive and a negative effect - for example, making food from living matter.

 

[losing hope]

Optimistic. I was previously thinking that every action has both a positive and a negative effect - for example, making food from living matter.

True, your body will be worm food when you depart it. Worms would like a nice Xmas feast too you know.

 

[bug.abuse]

Euthanasia is considered a merciful act, so why would self administered euthanasia be considered sin?

 

[losing hope]

Euthanasia is considered a merciful act, so why would self administered euthanasia be considered sin?

Same with putting sick / injured animals down, which is considered merciful. Pets don't pay taxes of course, humans do.

 

[Slow_Farewell]

Less strain on my country's economy (they wont have to pay out on social security).
or
I wanted to see for myself what the afterlife was like.

 

[bug.abuse]

Same with putting sick / injured animals down, which is considered merciful. Pets don't pay taxes of course, humans do.

Exactly right. Human life is monetised, but I'm sure God will understand pain beyond the realm of fiscal interest and understand our disposition.