Life is bittersweet. How much more appealing is the idea of peaceful nonexistence compared to the strains and disapointments of life?
2006-10-09 04:58:22 · 18 answers · asked by theagitator@sbcglobal.net 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I believe in God. In fact, I believe all the gods of the world are the same God just under different names. I also believe in science, and my belief in science confirms, rather than denies, the existence and presence of God. Case in point -- the fact that all matter inherently seeks out a lower state of energy unless sparked by some catalyst to a higher state of energy, leads one logically to believe that there must be some initial unexplained catalyst to put it all in motion, because the universe had no reason to just spontaneously do it itself. An uncaring universe would not sport life in the abundance that it has.
I also do not fear death. I believe hell is oblivion and that heaven is also not a place which can be defined, but simply the rejoining of God, who is everywhere except where he is not (This is not really riddle... Science says the answer is a complete vacuum). But, while I also do not believe that we go to a place in the effigy of our former selves, I also do not fear the oblivion for which you so desire, because as you've eluded, once you're dead, you won't be alive to care... By the way... that's one of the reasons King James invented the fire and brimstone version of hell -- because Christians stopped fearing the concept of nonexistance and giving them something to be afraid of made them easier to control.
2006-10-09 05:14:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
"The finality of death, coupled with the uncertainty of an afterlife, results in fear, for many. We see it all around us as we try so hard to stop the aging process. We hope that the next pill, the next surgery, or the next genetic discovery will be the key to extending our lives."
I know many Christians who do not fear death because they find courage in the promise of God's kingdom. Similarly, I know many Christians who are scared to die, because their faith is not strong. Whether you believe in Heaven, or believe in a peaceful nonexistence, you are less likely to fear death due to your comfort in your belief.
2006-10-09 12:06:23 · answer #2 · answered by Dubs82 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be, but I do believe in God and I've never feared death either. It's always been a natural progression of life for me. Not that I'm suicidal or anything like that, but it's a part of life I'm looking forward to.
2006-10-09 12:37:22 · answer #3 · answered by Tonya in TX - Duck 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People who love fear death.
I don't want a peaceful nonexistence for my children.
I'd rather live in agony than accept that. And we really don't know one way or the other, do we?
2006-10-09 12:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you got to take it both bro
we're not here by chance
like it or not we just have to find out the real truth
of course, it,s much easier to deny a fact but the real truth is bitter to swallow
we are in real earthly world and thereafter, we will still be around doing what we loved to do in our earthly lifetime.
it's obvious is'nt it the presence of spirits,ghosts or the unseens
could'nt we just be dead logically and totally
where should we go from there?
we just can,t deny that could'nt we?. it's true
2006-10-09 12:12:46 · answer #5 · answered by St.Jon A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please read my words carefully:
If you see footmark in the sand, you'll say that someone passed from here...
If you see a piece of dog sh*t on the ground, you'll say that a dog passed from here...
So what about the enormous universe, the sky, stars, planets, earth and all the beauty in it, doesn't it lead to that someone made it?!!!
Some people say that everything is created by itself after the big-bang... I won't ask you about what caused the big-bang, but I'll ask you a simple question:
If you take all the letters of the alphabet, multiples of them, and you threw them randomly on the floor. Do you expect (by a chance of one in infinity) to get a poem like shakespear's??!!
Can't you see how organized our universe is, the planets, the eco-system on earth, look even in your own body... Can you control your heart-beat? Can you control your breath while you're sleeping? Who stopped your eye-lashes from growing after reaching a certain length? Who told the baby turtles to move towards the sea and not to the earth after they come out of their eggs? Who taught the bird how to make nests?
My friend, think with your heart and brain. If you're still lost, think about the following:
Do you know how to play safe?
Your point:
If there's no God and you do all what you want in life, then nothing will happen to you after life. But if there was God and you were mistaken, then you'll blame yourself FOREVER...
Believer's point:
If there's God and I followed His commands in life, then I'll be in Heaven after life FOREVER. But if there was no God and we're mistaken, then nothing bad will happen to us after life...
Now you know how to play-safe, in case you're not convinced?
2006-10-10 06:45:08 · answer #6 · answered by toon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not death you should fear... it's where you'll spend your next life that should be of concern to you. We all live forever - the choice we're given is where. If you don't believe in God you won't be spending eternity with Him. Personally, I'd reconsider the choice you're making. May you be blessed with Faith. ~Nise~
2006-10-09 12:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by newfsdrool 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well if you dont believe in God(s) thats up to you, however I dont believe that has anything to do with fearing death or not.
2006-10-09 12:00:20 · answer #8 · answered by laguna_beach 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christians do not fear death either.
2006-10-09 13:55:15 · answer #9 · answered by blessedroad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in God and I don't fear death either. Go figure.
2006-10-09 12:02:26 · answer #10 · answered by Rob 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋