Public Figure Profiles

Etienne Vermeersch

Etienne Vermeersch (2 May 1934, Sint-Michiels, Bruges – 18 January 2019, Ghent) was a Belgian moral philosopher, skeptic, opinion maker and debater. He is one of the founding fathers of the abortion, euthanasia law, and the Law on Patients' Rights in Belgium. Vermeersch became an atheist after five years with the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Later he became a philosophical materialist. In January 2008, Vermeersch was chosen by hundred prominent Flemings as the most influential intellectual of Flanders. He died in a hospital in Ghent on 18 January 2019 by euthanasia after a long illness.

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Some of their strengths

Etienne Vermeersch has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Generous, Strong, Honest, Artistic, Energetic, Passionate, and Intuitive.

Strong and Diligent

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Etienne Vermeersch is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who is known for being a good partner.

Soulful and Intuitive

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Etienne Vermeersch well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.

Courteous and Easygoing

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Etienne Vermeersch as someone who is polite, modest, and diplomatic.

A person who tends to be socially popular, who loves intellectual or creative activities, who has a talent for communicating with and understanding the needs of others, and who seems to have a knack for getting recognized for their efforts.

Inquisitive and Progressive

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Etienne Vermeersch is someone who is an eternal student who is always interested in learning new things, and who has a desire to shake things up and change things.

They are also someone who is intuitive, imaginative, and an agent of change, and who is always dreaming of life's great possibilities and partnering with people to try to achieve those possibilities.

Patient and Compassionate

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Etienne Vermeersch tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.

Some of Etienne Vermeersch's challenges

While Etienne Vermeersch has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Etienne Vermeersch can be Stubborn, Idle, Impulsive, Careless, Complicated, Brusque, and Indecisive.

Stubborn and Idle

One of Etienne Vermeersch's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.

Etienne Vermeersch must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.

Indecisive and Materialistic

Etienne Vermeersch is someone who can be indecisive, indulgent, and materialistic, who can have difficulty focusing on a single career or profession, have difficulty following orders or respecting authority, and who can suffer from "analysis paralysis".

Materialistic and Aggressive

Finally, Etienne Vermeersch also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.

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