> Bill wrote:
>
> >humm, Lets try another 3 sentences
>
> Actually, I think the first three sentences were more accurate:
>
> >> >yup, pretty much. Destroying his faith wasnt an option, I dont think
> >> >there is any other way for it to work out. There was no other possible
> >> outcome.
>
> But going with the second ones you offered:
>
> >Cant force him by holding him down
> >Can try to convince him otherwise, at least he tried
> >If he refuses, all that is left is to attempt to feel better about it
>
> The mistake is in #2: "Can't convince him otherwise" Now, you don't want to
> destroy his/her faith, but that does not mean you cannot work within that
> faith to change their veiws. Plenty of Christians seek medical treatment
> every day. I believe David even noted that these views are not the common
> ones in his sect. (Sorry, I've forgoted what denomination your relatives
> are from, David) There is no reason to lie down and simply accept the death
> because you don't want to shake the faith. You might need to enlist another
> from within the faith to help you. But if you give up and resolve to just
> "try and feel better about it" then, yes, there are no other options at that
> point.
>
> -Prof. Tim
You are right - what I meant is "couldnt convince him otherwise" as in past
tense. And I also agree that most Christian sects do not have the anti-treatment
meme going, they have the "God helps those that help themselves" meme.
Sodom
Bill Roh