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The dead can help the living.


Regarding M. H. Klaiman's article, "Will All of Him Be at the Funeral?" (November/December 2005), why would a Humanist hu·man·ist  
n.
1. A believer in the principles of humanism.

2. One who is concerned with the interests and welfare of humans.

3.
a. A classical scholar.

b. A student of the liberal arts.
 care what becomes of the organs of a dead loved one, provided they are being used for a serious scientific purpose? As Humanists

This is a partial list of famous humanists, including both secular and religious humanists.
  • Steve Allen - Allen was a Humanist Laureate in the The International Academy Of Humanism,[1]
, we care about the living. Perhaps these organs might help a scientist discover something that helps a living loved one.

Susan Schnur

Islesboro, Maine Islesboro is an island in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 603 at the 2000 census. It is a well-known summer colony accessible by ferry from Lincolnville Beach 3 miles to the west.  
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Author:Schnur, Susan
Publication:The Humanist
Article Type:Letter to the editor
Date:Jan 1, 2006
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