Fame Forum, Say it Ain't So Joe,Ted Williams

"SAY IT AIN'T SO JOE"

by Richard C. Jaffeson

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Volume IX, Number 18                    Publisher and Author
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COLUMN: SAY IT AIN'T SO JOE
by Richard C. Jaffeson

Articles appearing in this publication occasionally have
addressed the disposition of the great American baseball
hero Ted Williams after his passing on July 5, 2002 with
dialogues presented in a variety of formats. Different
styles were employed depending upon the article theme and
intended audience. One version was significantly adapted
from Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," and entitled "To Be or
Not to Be." Thus far, there have been twenty-one articles
on the legendary Ted Williams.

In February 2003, this website was designed to post several
of those stories, describe what transpired, and display
comments of family members and anyone concerned
about this tragedy. Subsequently, sixteen articles were
selected for publication in a book "Saving Ted Williams,"
April 2005. Recently, an "Action Agenda" was added to
the website to support the release of Williams' remains.

As examples of these articles, some have addressed legal
aspects of this case in "Vinny, Vidi, Vici," February 1,
2005, and "Inherit the Wind," March 11, 2003. Another
dealt with misuse of life insurance in order to finance
cryonics treatment in "Double Indemnity," March 6, 2004.
One proposed the development of the website and outlined
additional strategies in "Wag the Kid," February 10, 2003.
There were a few which included religious perspectives in
"Playing on Abraham's Side," May 25, 2006, and "Cool
Hand Luce," March 27, 2003. Nearly all have mentioned
the impracticalities of cryonics.

Many readers should be aware of basic steps in cryonics
whereby deceased individuals are decapitated, drained of
bodily fluids, placed in stainless-steel containers, and
frozen in liquid nitrogen to a temperature of -340F with
objectives that those remains will be repaired, restored,
and revived to life at some future date. These are the
purposes, promises, and procedures of cryonics, which
individuals currently pay $150,000 for full suspension.

This process is highly questionable, and should be subject
to investigation. The State of Arizona has effective and
enforceable consumer protection laws, which could result
in cessation of fraudulent practices perpetrated upon the
general public. The "Save Ted" website provides details
on how this could be accomplished.

Proponents of cryonics counter this by saying, "We don't
really mean that and there is no guarantee of restoration."
However, the treatment processes described in contracts
and on the firm's website, stated and implied purposes of
cryonics, extensive preparation and suspension procedures,
and formal definitions and terms used by others involved
with the topic, indicate that the intention of cryonics is
revitalization of deceased individuals.

It is technically impossible for cryonics to achieve what
it proposes, --life after death.

Furthermore, it is also difficult to otherwise convince
proponents of this process for their assumptions are based
upon an unsubstantiated belief. When confronted by reality,
often the reaction is to become even more entrenched.

One reason for preparing creative stories about cryonics
is to potentially enable such readers to personally achieve
a self-realization regarding this topic.

The Bible employs a similar technique to assist readers
in understanding intended behavior. In fact, if everyone
followed the Ten Commandments and Sermon on the Mount,
probably a good portion of the Bible might not be necessary.
However, numerous parables are available and designed to
illustrate and reinforce those guidelines.

For example, the story concerning King David and Bathsheba
in the Bible might not have been necessary if he followed
the commandments. In 2 Samuel 12, the Lord sent Nathan to
advise David about his behavior (a story within a story).

As mentioned, religious perspectives have been included in
several articles, including the May 25, 2006 issue entitled
"Playing on Abraham's Side."

This theme was addressed because the former CEO and
President of the cryonics firm is religious, and he held that
corporate position for nearly two years. Therefore, content
and style of the May 25 article were prepared from a biblical
perspective. Imbedded in that story were two famous passages,
which have significance for cryonics.

As indicated by the cryonics firm, this former chief executive
is a Seventh Day Adventist and also an Elder within his church,
which is a position of responsibility providing organizational
and spiritual leadership. Seventh Day Adventists profess a
literal interpretation of the Bible especially words of Jesus.

The May 25 article cited two well-known passages regarding the
afterlife, and also contained additional background information.
Someone knowledgeable about biblical verses should recognize
these major citations and understand their implications.

Jesus said this to the Sadducees who did not believe in the
afterlife, and by His words demonstrated that it does exist.

Matthew 22:31-33

"And as for the resurrection of the dead, have you not read
what was said to you by God, ~I Am the God of Abraham, and
the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.~? He is not God of
the dead, but of the living."

"And when the crowd heard it, they were astonished at His
teaching."

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The words of Jesus and of God to Moses reveal there is
an afterlife in heaven for those departed.

Jesus said this to Pharisees on conditions in the afterlife.

Luke 16:26.

"And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has
been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to
you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us."

These are the words of Jesus. Joe, you should be aware of
those references. In good conscience, cryonics cannot work
for there is fixed a "great chasm" which cannot be crossed.
Thus, a person in the afterlife cannot return.

King David needed a parable, however these words of Jesus
are discernable straightforward to you.

Reverse this transgression and encourage its proponents to
disengage from this misguided practice.

Pray and study His words and learn what is in Jesus' heart
for His spirit also resides within you.

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