Now using this as an means to an end, and being a realist and not knowing the mind of God (lest I be a fool and claim to know the mind of God), I do believe that this "parent" is really going to be "hating death" it's obvious (to me) that he hates his life, to use his child in this manner.
OT...however whenever I see your nic, I’m reminded of the “torture” my husband endured.
NOTE: there was NO torture, even if you include waterboarding.
Just your everyday gal trying to keep things in perspective. ;o)
/OT