«By way of background, the basic idea behind the sin of omission, whether as featured in religious traditions or in its secular, metaphorical form, is that, just as it is wrong
to do intentional harm, it is also sometimes wrong
to do nothing — that is, it is wrong
to fail
to act or speak,» said Ryan.
If instead of attempting suicide, a driver runs his car off the road after he swerves
to miss a child, then the Michigan No - Fault Act
does not consider that «
intentional harm.»