From the "Book of Questions"

[NUPE4LIFE]

Okay y'all I'm taking a que from Sexy Mocha by posting some questions that I found in "The Book of Questions" by Gregory Stock, PH.D. I know you guys have heard of this book, I'm assuming Sexy Mocha has read this book also. I decided to ask two questions from the book to see what you guys thought. If it catches on, I'll post some questions from the book from time to time.


1. While out one day, you are surprised to see your mother holding hands with someone who is clearly her lover. She notices you, runs over and begs you not to say anything to your father. How would you respond? What would you do if your father told you that he was going crazy because he kept thinking your mother was having an affair yet knew it was all in his imagination.

2. You and a person you love deeply are placed in separate rooms with a button next to each of you. You know that you will both be killed unless one of you presses your button before 60 minutes passes; furthermore, the first to press the button will save the other person, but will immediately be killed. What would you do?




I'll answer first....


1. My parents are no longer together, but if they were I would encourage my mom to tell my dad. I'd give her the first opportunity. Why? If I were in the same situation, I would want to know. I'd tell her to tell him or either I would go to him and let him know. Then after the dirty laundry is aired, I would help my parents in anyway try to salvage their marriage. If there is no way to salvage the marriage, atleast I know I did what I felt was right for me to do in that situation.

2. The second is very hard to answer. I do know if my son where in the other room, I would definately push the button. If it were like a younger cousin or relative, I'd definately push the button. I'm only 24, but I've had the chance to live somewhat a life. I'd want them to have the same opportunity. Now if it were an older relative, I'd assume that they would push the button for the same reason I just stated. And if it were my girlfriend, I'd choose to die over her. I want her to live so that she could raise our son.

[Proverbs31:30]

1. To be honest, I'd have to PRAY for the guidance (and strength) of the Lord on that one, because I wouldn't know WHAT to do! My mother is re-married, and though I love my step-father with all my heart, I naturally have a stronger sense of commitment to her than to him. It would really hurt me to have to tell him myself- I'd hate to betray her; but on the other hand, I love him dearly and would hate to see him wronged. I'd definitely do all that was in my power to convince her to tell him before I took the initiative to tell him myself. But all in all, he would have to find out one way or the other, because I'd refuse to live with the lie. I don't think she's be able to live with the lie either.

I finally have an answer.... I think.

2. I've looked at this question both ways: If I were the one left living because the other person pushed the botton before I got to it, I'd live the rest of my life in guilt for not having pushed the botton first. And depression would set in because I'd miss them so much. On the other hand, if I pushed the botton myself, I'd leave the other person with these feelings to battle. It's a hard call, but I don't think anything would keep me from pushing the botton first, no matter the age of the other person. This is such a morbid question!!!

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[lovelyivy84]

1. I would not be able to keep that kind of secret from my other parent. I think I would have to tell my mother that I couldn't lie for her too.

2. I don't know! For my mother and some of my cousins I would push the button in a heartbeat! Just depends on which relative we are talking about, lol.

[Ideal08]

I just wanted to say...

N4L, you snuck up in here, didn't you?! Welcome back!!! We didn't think you were ever coming back, lol!

I'll be back later with my answers, I have to think about these.

[Diarra]

Hello there

For question 1, like you Nupe4Life, my parents are no longer together but faced in this situation I would encourage my mother to speak up, I would also tell my father, that he needs to have a conversation with his wife. I would not of course discuss with him what I saw.

For question 2, I pray God he gives me the strength to push the button faster than the person on the other side, and I'd rather not know who he or she would be. I could not rationalize over how precious and important a life is, whether it is at its beginning or end". We all know how God has plans for everyone, only known to Him. Who can say that a 100 year old person's life is more precious than a 1 year old's.

Just my opinion.

Cheers

[AKA2D '91]

Originally posted by Ideal08
I just wanted to say...

N4L, you snuck up in here, didn't you?! Welcome back!!! We didn't think you were ever coming back, lol!

Now Soror,
You know how he is. He'll be back in another 6 months to respond!

LMAO!

How is the baby? I'll guess he'll be grown by the time N4L gets back in here!

[NUPE4LIFE]

Thanks AKA2D for that warm welcome back! You said how is the baby doing? You mean how is the grown man doing. He'll be 18 months on the 22nd and he's already walking around like he owns the place. The terrible two stage is coming quicker than it's suppose too! Help! Anyway, it feels good to be back, later.

[ClassyLady]

Here's my answers

1. I can't really say that I would tell my father if my mother was having an affair. He and I have never been close and I have always felt that my mother could do better. And, I seriously doubt that he would confide in me if he felt my mom was cheating. If he did, I would definitely tell my mother that she needs to do something about the situation because I hate being in the middle of other people's relationships.

2. I would pray and pray for the strength to push that button, regardless of who it is. If the other person is someone that I love deeply, then that means I would be willing to give my life. I would say a prayer and repent, then close my eyes and slam my fist down on the button. I would hope that the other person knew how much I loved him or her.

[Sugar_N_Spice]

1. I have no qualms about telling on the other parent. My parents are not together, but if the above situiation happned to me I would be very upset with the cheating parent, mainly b/c I can't bring myself to be deceitful...

2. I would, as Classy Lady said, I would pray, repent, and push the button. The question says "someone you love dearly", therefore whovever bit is I would sacrifice myself for them.

[AKA2D '91]

Originally posted by NUPE4LIFE
Thanks AKA2D for that warm welcome back!

You're welcome!