Does the constant thought of the afterlife, for those who believe, keep one from actually living the life they are given? Do they compromise themselves when it comes to life experiences here on earth because they only care about where they will go after their body dies?
In that scope, is life a 'punishment' to be endured?
2006-08-09 14:07:35 · 13 answers · asked by genaddt 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Your question embodies what I have believed for a long time. Through peoples misinterpetations of various books of faith, they have failed to realize that the journey is more important than the destination. That being said, true hell is nothing more than allowing your life to be a constant punishment, and failing to live it to the fullest extent possible. Likewise, Heaven is actually making the most of the existence that you have been blessed with and experiencing all of the greatness that this world has to offer.
2006-08-09 14:16:33 · answer #1 · answered by drpedigo_2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian Jehovah's Witness and I can honestly say that the promise of an afterlife is not the main reason I serve God and my fellow humans. In fact, it is not even that important to me what happens to me after death. I love Jehovah God and everything that he did to prepare the earth for man, to make my body able to enjoy the things he put here (eyes for color, ears for music, nose for fragrances, etc). I love all my fellow humans and would like all of them to experience the joy I have in having a clean conscience, having true friends who would die rather than betray me, etc. I know that hell is the grave and not a place of eternal torment and I appreciate being able to free others of that superstitious nonsense fabricated by those who wish to control others. Life now is fabulous and I have a hope (though not a guarantee) that I will be able to live forever. I feel great sorrow for anyone who does not know the peace and joy that I have.
2006-08-09 15:00:54 · answer #2 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe so. If you believe we were put here for a reason, why would anyone think it was just so we could constantly pray for being human and having desires. I believe that once a person understands themselves, and finds their own faith, makes it a part of themselves, there is no need to constantly worry about your soul. If you believe it it there, then it is. Live life, enjoy it, and let others do the same. Some people seem to enjoy the constant prayers and fears of the next life. If so, let them go their own way, while we go ours.
2006-08-09 14:24:32 · answer #3 · answered by quietwater 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe life is a test, not a punishment. Besides, trying to be my best self is helpful in not contracting unnecessary illnesses, STD's, and other such wonderful things that come from a life of 'living for the moment'.
I still have a great life, at least that's what I think! Men are that they might have joy! 2 Nephi 2:25
2006-08-09 14:12:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 18:28:28 · answer #5 · answered by dalhaus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my belief in the after life actually encourages me to live this life more
i want to be out meeting people , sharing thoughts , experiencing what i didn't before
of course i do think about the afterlife alot but my head isn't on that in a negative way ... it helps me be more positive and outgoing in this life
2006-08-09 14:12:06 · answer #6 · answered by Peace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Romans
Rev 18-22
Jude
Matt 25:31-46
James
2006-08-09 14:14:23 · answer #7 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any life kept for G-D is a greatest life one could have lived
2006-08-09 14:11:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you keep you focus on the "here and now" rather than the "hereafter" you will be much happier. Guaranteed!
2006-08-09 14:16:53 · answer #9 · answered by On The Path 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hel,Geah.Why waste your life fearing a god who does nothing for you?
2006-08-09 14:15:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋