(John 15) “A man can have no greater love than to lay down his life for his friends” So far as I can determine, everyone who hears the story of the four WWII army chaplains aboard the USAT Dorchester who gave away their life vests is moved by their courage and selflessness, and no one has ever suggested that their action might have been a sin. 

My drivers license identifies me as an organ donor. I know that If I’m seriously injured in an accident there’s the possibility of a medical professional deciding incorrectly that I have no chance of survival, and that my organs may be removed prematurely. I’m perfectly comfortable with this prospect, knowing that my premature death may save one or more other lives. In a way it’s no different from the situation of the four chaplains. 

When I see God face to face, I wont get tossed out because of my decision to be an organ donor. Concerning the risk that the decision to harvest my organs may be driven by greed, life is full of risks, so I accept this risk just as I accepted the risks of being a volunteer firefighter.  I made the decision to be an organ donor at a much younger age when the probability was much larger. So needless to say, I find nothing of merit in any of the arguments against organ donation. But I have a huge problem with the opponents of organ donation essentially portraying God as a heartless judge who would consider organ donation a sin. God is great, give him a break.