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Terri's Ordeal Compared to Christ's Crucifixion
CNSNews ^ | 3/22/05 | Susan Jines

Posted on 03/22/2005 9:49:25 AM PST by Tumbleweed_Connection

Terri Schiavo's mother Mary Schindler is like another Mary -- forced to watch her child die, a spiritual adviser to the Schindler family said on Tuesday.

Brother Paul O'Donnell spoke on Tuesday after a federal judge refused an emergency request to reinsert Terri's feeding and hydration tube.

"During this week, as we look to Good Friday, all Mary the mother of Christ could do was stand at her child's side. He was condemned by unjust courts, the same way Terri Schaivo is being condemned to die by court order.

"We pray that this modern-day crucifixion will not happen and we have faith that Terri will be liberated, and we are not giving up hope," O'Donnell added.

Terri's parents are described as devout Roman Catholics.

In comments outside the Pinellas Park, Fla., hospice, O'Donnell said what's happening inside is heart-breaking:

"Her own mother cannot offer her daughter an ice chip in her mouth to make her comfortable," he said. "Her own mother, in the United States of America, cannot go in and comfort her and prop pillows under her, or rub lotion to her body. Her own mother cannot be at her side without being watched by armed police officers -- in the United States of America."


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To: Miss Marple
t makes all of us who are concerned about this situation look llike nut-cases.

Yes, it does. But it's too late, FR has gone over the top already. So at this point, I don't believe it matters. This will come back to haunt us. I promise.

81 posted on 03/22/2005 4:50:21 PM PST by Hildy
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To: Hildy
Well, although I support the Schindlers, I think it not right for Freepers to tear into each other over this. All of us bring our own life experiences and faith to this issue, and emotions are running high.

I would caution everyone to think twice before posting, and consider that words once posted cannot be taken back.

And that goes for both sides, Hildy. People in the grip of anger often say words they regret. I hope to avoid doing that.

I would also point out that I have seen a lot of new people on the forums, stirring the pot.

82 posted on 03/22/2005 4:55:23 PM PST by Miss Marple
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To: isthisnickcool

You're only supposed to consider how this affects the GOP's future. If saving this woman's life will cost some votes, well, she'll just have to be collateral damage in the all important political wars. We must keep our prioties in order, don't you know.


83 posted on 03/22/2005 8:06:46 PM PST by Pelham
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To: TomSmedley
You're quite right. The idea of state-sanctioned killing started over a decade before the Nazis rose to power, and they simply used the legal apparatus the Weimar Republic unwisely provided them. It all depends on how you define a "life unworthy of being lived".

1920 A jurist, Professor Binding, and a psychiatrist, Professor Hoche, publish the book, Die Freigabe der Vernichtung lebensunwerten Lebens (The sanctioning of the destruction of lives unworthy of being lived). (Science)

http://www.humanitas-international.org/holocaust/1920tbse.htm

84 posted on 03/22/2005 8:19:40 PM PST by Pelham
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection

If I wasn't witnessing this fanantical, emotional meltdown I would have never believed it possible.

For the first time in my life I have a glimpse of how so many people could be mislead by the AntiChrist when that time comes.


85 posted on 03/23/2005 3:32:20 PM PST by Rebelbase (FR has gone "All Terri All The Time".)
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To: Howlin

This is what happens when we have no big, pulsating (Clinton) targets.


86 posted on 03/23/2005 9:23:25 PM PST by Deb (Beat him, strip him and bring him to my tent!)
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To: Deb
This is what happens when we have no big, pulsating (Clinton) targets.

Oh Deb...I'm so glad you're here.

Slap some sense into folks....ok?

87 posted on 03/24/2005 8:31:41 PM PST by eddie willers
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection

Sigh...


88 posted on 03/24/2005 9:31:27 PM PST by Chad Fairbanks (Sure you can trust the government... just ask an Indian...)
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To: eddie willers

There's too many of 'em, Baby...I need back-up!!! (They pinch too.)


89 posted on 03/25/2005 12:07:31 AM PST by Deb (Beat him, strip him and bring him to my tent!)
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To: Miss Marple
Often impromptu emotions are very sincere.
90 posted on 03/25/2005 7:38:39 AM PST by Tumbleweed_Connection (www.whatyoucrave.com)
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
This is so far beyond the pale...it makes me ill.

What about the thousands of mothers around the world that may be watching their child die?

Don't they matter?

91 posted on 03/27/2005 12:32:34 PM PST by the Deejay ( I'LL RESPECT YOUR OPINION....IF YOU'LL RESPECT MINE.....)
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