Whoever dies with the most toys, dies.

Whoever dies with the most toys, dies. p128

There are times when the philosophy of fatalism is the only rational choice. There are circumstances that are beyond our
control. There are situations that are hopeless. There are times when we have to say, "Che sera, sera," and place our trust
in God or in fate. At such times it may take more courage to do nothing than it would to struggle senselessly against a hope-
less situation...Sadly, however, some religions teach fatalism as a general approach to life. This almost always encourage
passivity...A philosophy of fatalism makes people easier to seduce, easier to control, and easier to rule. p84

People who are willing to balance the value of life against other values must answer the question of why Terri's right to
personal autonomy doesn't override the duty to protect life? p91

"Let him who is without sin among you cast the first stone at her." said Jesus... We have to remove the log in our own eye
before complaining about the speck in someone else's. p41


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