2007-02-15 19:00:46 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Your spirit merges with the cosmos; merges with eternity. While your body decays. As far as the terms heaven or hell are only portrayed in your mind as has been described to you by your parents, or teachers or church pastors or temple heads.
Philosophy has been described by Plato; "Wonder is the feeling of a philosopher and philosophy begins in wonder".
So your act of wonder is the beginning of the philosopher in you.
2007-02-15 19:07:49 · answer #1 · answered by Kool-kat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
such a belief defies philosophical reasoning or scientific scrutiny. That doesn't mean it is not a truth. I was told by a christian that the roads of heaven are paved in gold, the people are always high and laughing 24/7( while hearing the screams of the damned) and spare parts for the next generation are stored in warehouses.
2007-02-16 03:15:32 · answer #2 · answered by kicking_back 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bible does not say anything about going to heaven or hell when we die, but it did mention something about the day of Christ's second coming or judgment day, when "the sheep will be separated from the goats" (the good from the bad, living or dead). the goats will be banished to the "lake of fire" (hell) while the sheep will be invited to come with Christ to His Father's kingdom. it's in the book of Revelations. if u believe that everything in the bible is true, then this is also true. depends upon u...
2007-02-16 03:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by suzielyse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether there is heaven or hell is something you have to decide for yourself. Even if I try to convince you about their reality by citing church doctrine and Bible verses I don't think it will help much. You have to make that journey of faith yourself.
I would like to suggest that you read 'Mere Christianity' the book of C. S. Lewis or 'Reaching for the Invisible God' by Philip Yancey. These books will help you decide whether there is heaven, hell and God. After reading one of the books, I suggest you read the gospels.
Peace and every blessing!
2007-02-16 03:37:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nowdays heaven and hell is here itself because god have given us the precious and auspicious breath to feel the presence of everything. If we failed 2 live happily n cheerfully each n every moment spend here will certainly be ur hell ,because we got one life to live and freedom too do something which shall remember and cherish u when ur gone from here, so that will be as true as heaven for you.
2007-02-16 04:09:26 · answer #5 · answered by samantha j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you expect us to know that?
We are only human. It is impossible for us to know for sure if a god or goddess exists or not.
I am sure, if there is a god or goddess, it, him, her, or they will let us know one day. Why worry? If they cannot see that it is impossible for finite creatures to know infinite things like that, then I see no reason at all to serve it/them.
They do not deserve to even be ruling if they cannot be compassionate to the fact that we have no way of knowing unless they find some way to show us.
Do not worry, if we go to hell, we go to hell. If we go to heaven, we go to heaven. Stop being afraid of life, and go ahead and live it like you want.
2007-02-16 03:08:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are only two possibilities: eternal life or eternal damnation.
It is not philosphy. It is the theology of God.
Why is it that just being "good" is not sufficient for God?
In order to understand why just being "good" is insufficient; you would need to understand the concept of a perfectly holy and righteous being. Such a being would hate ALL sin and would be bound by the being's perfectly just nature to render judgment for the unjust. Just as we expect justice in this world, albeit imperfect at times, so does this being, God. Fortunately, a perfect being like God will render perfect justice, too.
So how is a perfect God's demand for justice for sin reconciled with our own imperfections? Here we find that God came up with a perfect solution. He became flesh, lived a perfect life, and acted as our representatives in God the Father's court of justice. There He was judged and crucified, carrying all the past and future world's sins with his crucifixion. God the Son, Christ, became our sin bearer and we need only acknowledge that sacrifice to be made "justified" in God's eyes and in God's demand for justice for sin.
Think of it this way. Your son does something like breaking a neighbor's window. Yet your son is too young to be made to pay for his crime. Society demands that the parent then act in the son's role and pay for these crimes. Likewise, God the Father allows God the Son to be humankind's representative. Christ paid the price for us all; it is there in the justice bank of God. We need only claim our "share" of that account's balance and present ourselves to God.
I have simplified much of the doctrines behind these concepts. I suggest you do some careful study of the attributes of God to digest these hard sayings. Start with some basic introductions to theology, especially the attributes of a perfect being (God) and go from there.
2007-02-16 03:10:31 · answer #7 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.We didn't go to heaven or hell when we die.This is Philosophy.But the Earth is becoming heaven with the descent of Super consciousness by ''AVATARS''
2007-02-20 02:10:50 · answer #8 · answered by SATISH REDDY L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl...all you gotta do is ask Jesus into your heart, and start a relationship with him...leave the relationship part to him, but just pray one simple prayer and ask him to come into your heart and confess that your a sinner and 2 forgive u. he died 4 our sins..the least we can do is pray the prayer of salvation and live in eternity in heaven with Him..hes despirately in love with u and hes knocking at your door..open it and you'll see what im talkin about girl!!Yes there is a heaven and hell...God and Satan but God is more powerfull than satan...give God your heart b4 satan gets it...i promise it wont hurt u!!!! Love ya xoxo!
2007-02-16 03:09:12 · answer #9 · answered by advice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pure speculation. Even the Bible does not say that we go to 'heaven' or 'hell' when we die.
2007-02-16 03:04:55 · answer #10 · answered by NONAME 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋