Absolutes Quote by Kelvin Ogilvie
“If you could read some of the stories that we had before us of parents of children dying of, let's say, bone cancer. Or people who dealt with family members drowning in their own bodies, in the end, suffering without any hope of modern medical science easing their pain or offering any comfort. With the absolute knowledge that they were going to die anyway. I can't quite comprehend how we could want those people to continue to suffer that extreme agony on the understanding that it is the will of a creator or some other philosophical concept.”
About This Quote
The quote confronts the moral dilemma of allowing extreme suffering when death is inevitable, questioning the justification of such pain under religious or philosophical doctrines.
In simple terms: It questions why we let people suffer when they will die anyway.
Key Takeaway
Consider ending suffering when possible.
Themes
ethics
compassion
death
religion
pain
medical care
Mood
conflicted
reflective
somber
Type
ethical
philosophical
medical
When to use this quote
- palliative care decisions
- end‑of‑life policies
- family counseling
- healthcare ethics
- spiritual support
Key Concepts
suffering
will of creator
medical limits
philosophical justification
Questions to Reflect On
- Is suffering ever justified by faith?
- How should society balance belief and relief?
A Different Perspective
Religious or philosophical beliefs may conflict with practical compassion.
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