Or do you think most people indulge in magical thinking, believing that somehow they will escape the common fate of all mankind?
2007-01-04 15:24:29 · 19 answers · asked by In Honor of Moja 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
As I've gotten older, it's become unavoidable. I'm 42 now and it's well known to me that I will die. I also see how fragile life is.
2007-01-04 15:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by the Boss 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... One of the most interesting suicidal perspectives I've ever heard. You're rather unique. It seems you've had an encounter with nihilism. Nothing matters. Well, if nothing matters, what's it matter? If nothing matters, why is death better than life? You've got to realize that seeing nothing as important isn't really how you see things. You are important to yourself. It's one thing that obviously matters to everyone. Themself. Thus, something does matter. Why continue living? Because death is a one way trip that's guaranteed anyways. Why not postpone and see what happens until then? I personally find many things interesting in life. You don't seem to think that the world is a terrible place, you just seem to see it as pointless. So, find a point to it. Hell, finding a point could be the current point. Or just finding something to interest you. I don't think your the type of person I need to tell that things don't simply get better, you've got to make them better. Anyways, the world could use interesting people like you, so I'd prefer if you didn't leave us.
2016-05-23 04:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by Deborah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a question that all depends on the person, their religion, their culture, etc. It is not a face forward question with an up front answer. It all depends on the person and how strong, if present their belief system is as long as their faith, understanding, and knowing of their belief system.
From my personal experience, when i was in high school to everyone religiously or not it was always an Erie, mystical subject. However the older I get the more complex i can think and the more i understand biologically the human body and psychological acceptance of death. Also, when i ask older senior people, at their age they are most comfortable to talk about it, all the seniors i talk to are almost in a sense excited about death and are at ease about it because of their faith and knows that something is waiting for them. And they do believe it in their hearts and they will preach to you!
2007-01-04 15:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by Missy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Certainly. Even Cro-Magnon man buried some dead with tools. This would imply a continued existence somewhere, somehow defeating death.
While to a large degree, ancient mystical/religious rituals were concerned with getting the gods to perform some action, later "modern" religions are almost unanimous in delivering some sort of continued existence. Such continued existence, usually in a better place comes only if one performs rituals, prayers and professes acceptance of that belief system.
2007-01-04 15:39:58 · answer #4 · answered by jim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mankind on earth unconciously believe this fact of life and in so doing carry this heavy boarding in their tolling, refusing to accept it as true. The fact again that they dont know we its going to happen or who's turn next is a great cushioning effect that makes this load unnoticed.
2007-01-04 16:06:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The older you get, the more you believe! Scary at first but, soon, it becomes priceless information. It enables you to zero in on your own values, your own truth. Mary Oliver wrote a wonderful poem I discovered just about the same time I came to "believe." It is called "The Journey." Read it -- when you are starting to believe!
2007-01-04 16:51:10 · answer #6 · answered by talkingofmichelangelo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for each of us to only see or even think about what is directly affecting us: work, family, physical needs, and the like.
We all know we will die eventually, but it seems almost surreal to us because it seems so far away. This is why those of us that are older are more conscious of the fact and more likely to prepare for the inevitable demise.
2007-01-04 15:43:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No we dont believe it because we never want to die. The world is a wonderful place to live in, to take that away, we just don't want to think about it so we come up with ideas that reassure we are never going to suffer
2007-01-04 15:27:42 · answer #8 · answered by Craberscrab 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of us avoid it. The reality of it. Even when it is in our midst we use strange words to deal with our grief.
We say they have "passed on" or even "gone on ahead " but seldom say they have "DIED" We sanitize it all. I personally do not fear it. Most my friends act like there is not a time limit to their lives.
I am dealing with the grieving process. Maybe even the wink and nod from God that has shown me that my love ones are in some way okay!
2007-01-04 16:03:45 · answer #9 · answered by Lyric Lady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's well known that MOST ppl in the world believe in some kind of magic/reincarnation/heaven etc...
2007-01-04 15:32:46 · answer #10 · answered by Charlie Lima Oscar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋