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susinpgh t1_iys7ubs wrote

Reply to comment by MatrixPA in Pitt students facing abuse of corpse charges for alleged class incident by WookieeSteakIsChewie

I hope the chaplain understood the individuals spiritual preferences in regard to prayer. My dad was an atheist.

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MatrixPA t1_iyva012 wrote

Actually, I am an atheist as well. It was meant as an act of respect for the people that donated their bodies so we could learn how to take care of the living and we all felt it was a wonderful gesture.

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susinpgh t1_iyvdvx5 wrote

My father is dead. It would have been disrespectful for the chaplain to say a prayer over him. My mother went against his wishes when he was on his death bed and had a priest come in to give him his last rites. I would have stopped them if I had been there.

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sewerrpunk t1_iytu0an wrote

I like that you're getting downvoted.

The "freedom of religion" crowd doesn't like when that applies to anyone but them. 🙄

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susinpgh t1_iyve6qp wrote

Yes, it looks like you're getting your fair share, too.. Freedom of also means freedom from. I'm agnostic, myself. My dad and I had several discussions about belief systems throughout his life. His ideas didn't change on his death bed.

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sewerrpunk t1_iywyt5b wrote

And isn't it funny that we're in a thread where everyone's talking about the sanctity of one's bodily autonomy post mortem yet expressing concern for the disregard of peoples' religious freedoms/choices gets downvoted? :)

Just because I don't believe that I'll experience these actions once I die doesn't mean I want my body defiled with rituals I don't believe in/approve of for myself.

Stay classy Pennsylvania.

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susinpgh t1_iyx7a4j wrote

Thank you for saying this. It broke my heart that my mother proceeded with last rites on my dad's death bed. He was a staunch atheist throughout his life. It's difficult for the spiritual to comprehend the utter rejection of an atheist for spiritual rituals.

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sewerrpunk t1_iyxdyj3 wrote

I'm so sorry to hear that. Luckily, the one form of faith I have is in our progress as a race. I do believe that some day others won't have to put up with this level of disrespect and subsequent dejection.

I'm obviously not spiritual or religious in any way, but I do believe that people can find their place in the universe and for those of us who experience these forms of disregard, our place can be to educate others on the importance of respecting others even when they aren't around to experience the outcome.

Stay well :)

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susinpgh t1_iyxgqx7 wrote

Yes, that's the issue, isn't it? The choice to adhere to spiritualism, or the rejection of it. Accepting all beliefs, without judgement, is the foundation. Thank you again for your kindness and understanding.

I wish you the very best in your journey.

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