First of all, do any of you here think it's a crime to help a suffering human end his agony? Any of you think it is? Say so right now. Well, then, what are we doing here?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker challenges listeners to confront their own moral stance on helping others end suffering.
- In plain terms
- If helping end suffering isn't a crime, why are we here?
- What can you take from it?
- Moral consistency requires action on compassion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stops us from acting on compassion?
- Is inaction a choice?
Another view
It assumes all agree on what constitutes suffering.
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