Who Would You Save: Response

This is what am submitting as my answer to the question posed by my ethics teacher. You can see the question Here.

I am a follower of Christ. I attempt to make all of my decisions in accordance with the teaching of the Bible, as I believe it to be the word of God (though I am far from perfect in my understanding and application).  I have included scripture references, if you are interested in following my argument.

My Biblical Presuppositions:

1. No one deserves to be cured. No matter how they contracted the virus. It would be sinful to declare someone morally superior to another person, because no one is. (Romans 3:10, 3:23, 6:23, Isaiah 53:6).

2.  All people are created in the image of God and are of equal value.  (Genesis 1:27)

3. It is vanity to believe that we have the ability to “save” someone.  God is ultimately in control of life. He is sovereign. (Hebrews 9:27-29, Colossians 1:16, Job 14:5, Acts 17:25-16)

4. There is always a way out of every moral quandary. God will always provide a way out (1 Corinthians 10:13). If this were a real situation God would make the correct choice apparent through prayer, bible reading and seeking wise counsel.

5. We must submit our selves to the will of God and be careful not to violate our consciences.

 6. God is merciful and loving, He works all things out for the good of those who love Him. (Romans 8:28, Psalm 103)

My personal presuppositions: (not absolute and up for debate)

1. I believe that as a society we has a duty to protect and promote the welfare of our children first and foremost.

2. Generally, the policy for scarce medical resources (ex. organs for transplant) is to treat the sickest first and then those who are most likely to benefit and survive the treatment process.

Therefore these are my suggestions:

1. Go to great lengths to get more money and purchase more vaccines.

If this is nor possible:

2. Give everyone a ½ dose and pray.

If that is not possible:

3. Give the doses to those under 18 and then the five sickest adults.

Ultimately, we must not attempt to choose people based on their supposed value or worthiness.