Counter-Argument: Sacrifier's A

Counter-Argument: Contrary to my beliefs, some people still think that making sacrifices is totally selfless. One-way that people can think that sacrifice is selfless is by the sacrifier’s intent. If you do not hope for a return and you are truly trying to help the good of the community, and you believe this with your whole heart, then your selflessness is motivated by pure intent rather than a drive to gain status in your community. You can be a vessel of generosity and your feeling is for humanity not yourself. Although others may perceive it as self-serving, they likely lack comprehension of the sacrifier’s intent. If the intent is pure then they are deemed as selfless. Let me give you an illustration of why some people may think that …show more content…
The one that stood out to me the very most was one that was made out of love; a picture book of all of our memories and stories that we had made in the past. He spent hours upon hours making this book for me with no expectation of anything in return. He loved me enough to sacrifice his sleep and time so that I would be able to have that book forever. And sure enough I love that book and look at it often! His selfless sacrifice to make that book for me for Christmas meant so much to me and that is why it is my most prized gift. To give of yourself completely is to become yourself completely. If someone is willing to give his or her life for the sake of others living that is a good indicator that you are a selfless sacrifice. (Kabamba) There was a shooting in Oregon that we talked about in class a few times. One man laid his body in front of the door and took seven bullets so that the other people would not be injured. That man did not do that so that he could get praise from his classmates, he did it to protect them without expecting anything in return. He is a true hero or selfless sacrifice. (Campbell & …show more content…
At the beginning I introduced the readers to the topic of anthropology and sacrifice. I also took a stand on the topic. I then proceeded to talk about how sacrifice was a selfish act and how serving one’s feelings, values, or desires will always drive sacrifice, which is ultimately serving you. Gift giving is also a big indicator that someone’s sacrifice is selfish. They give a gift to someone and then the person they gave the gift to is now in debt to them until they return the favor, no matter how big or small the return favor is. People also perform selfish sacrifice in the name of love. They sacrifice for selfish reasons to get gain from the person they are showing love to. Durkheim believed that religion is based on personal experiences. People do what they do based on their past experiences and the outcomes of their experiences, especially