I rarely discuss religion here, but I thought I'd share my thoughts as a Catholic on Pope John Paul II's illness and his legacy, as this may be a perspective you haven't heard.
As the son of surgeons, I've learned to accept when a body is beyond medical help. I also believe there isn't much value in survival if a person derives no joy from life. When I pray for the seriously ill, I pray for an end to their pain by whatever means possible, including natural death.
Not everyone agrees with the Pope's positions, but I'm glad he stands for what he does. It's his duty to represent the ideals of the Roman Catholic faith to the world. When his time comes, I hope future leaders will remember his example of steadfastness, peace, and tolerance of other faiths.
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