Question for those who do not belong to a Religion. What is your moral code and thoughts on things like death.

Question

Since someone asked,
No I am not asking about Atheist, just like to read the thoughts of free thinkers, in other words free from formal doctrine.

Answer 1

For many years, I was part of a fanatical, charismatic "Christian" church. I met some of the most heinous, awful people there, as well as some lifelong friends. Although there were things I did not believe in, I went along to get along.
After years of struggling, I now attend no church, but I have retained some of my Christian beliefs, and added others from Paganism, Buddhism,etc.
I believe in the 3 Fold Law--whatever you do to cause harm will come back atcha 3 times worse.
I believe that there is no literal Heaven or Hell, that they are mythological concepts designed to keep the masses in check.
I believe that while I am here on the Earth, I have a responsibility to my fellow Human Beings, as well as animal life, plant life, and the Earth, which is a living entity unto itself.
I believe that when I die, my energy just changes form;IE Death is another concept that Catholic/Christian churches invented to invoke fear and expected behaviors from the faithful.
HATERS! Do not respond by telling me how hot your Hell will be....you believe yours, and I'll believe mine.
Good luck.

Answer 2

I do not subscribe to a religion. I believe in God, a God that is unconditional love and compassion towards all things in the universe. That is all the moral code I need, I accept everyone, offer what help I can when I can, and try never to do anything that would cause harm to another. This code covers the teachings of most religions, in a very boiled down way to the core theory of God, Love and Compassion. Deep down at my core I know right from wrong, and so does God, I choose to do right, and when I fail, that is between me and God. I find this takes into account the Commandments, the law, and my own conscience. I know there is more after death, that death is just a natural part of a natural cycle, and I also know that I will have to account for my life and am comfortable with my relationship with God.

Answer 3

I think each person is responsible for every aspect of their own life. Most people do not want to face this responsibility so they let others do the thinking for them and join a religion, a political party or other groups that are happy to tell you what to do, say and or think. For some reason all of them want your money as part of the bargain.

If we all took personal responsibility for each aspect of our own life the world would be a very different place. It would mean that it would be your job to DO something about the conditions around you that you don't like. This scares the hell out of most people, so they give up and let someone else think for them.

I haven't gotten to the point of taking total control of my life, but I am working on it. Its like eating an elephant, you do it a slice at a time.

Answer 4

What does it matter? what will be will be. I think death will be the single most exciting thing that happens in life (although I really can wait till my time comes). It will answer all our questions that have puzzled us during our lives on planet Earth. A moral code? That has more to do with how you were raised and taught. Religion? Don't get me started on that business (and don't fool yourself...it is a business).

Answer 5

1. Personally I have come out of religion ,but relative and family memebers are still in religions,so they will take care of my body after my death. I do not think on moral code and do not have thought on things like death, because after death I will not be available.
2. As far as death of relative or family member is concerened, since they are following the religions code so their cremination would be done as per religion and I will participate in that function, because I do not want to interfere in the freedom of others rather help them to live and rest in unknown place as per their religion's code freely.

Answer 6

I do not practice religion, but I do agree with the golden rule of treating people the way you wish to be treating. as for death, I don't really have much of an idea. I don't believe in heaven/hell. I have seen ghosts, so I'm not sure how to reconcile the two. Mostly, I can't understand why people feel that their *essence* must go on. It seems strange that animals who can think, feel, breathe, etc do not have souls, do not go to heaven. What is the demarcation?

Answer 7

Krishna consciousness is not exactly religion. It is nonsectarian and universal and beyond religious designation. So I hope you don't mind me answering. We are not these bodies, IE, race, color, religion, nationality, job, mind, intellect, senses, etc. We are eternal spirit souls, part and parcel of the Supreme Soul, also known as Krishna, Allah, Jehovah, Vishnu, etc. We never die, only the body dies. What ever our consciousness is at the time of death we are sure to attain in our next life. (reincarnation) If one is tired of taking repeated birth, death, old age and disease, then they should give up this bodily designation and practice Santatan Dharama (the eternal occupation)(Bhakti Yoga) We have an original constitution position which is covered by layers of illusion from being in this material world for lifetimes. If one takes up the process of chanting the Maha Mantra (the great mantra for deliverance from all suffering and illusion) they can transcend all illusion and misery. for more info. go to harekrishnatemple.c Read Bhagavad Gita As it is By Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada- tells the purpose of human life and how to become immortal. (which you are but to never take a material birth again)

Answer 8

All moral codes are necessarily derived from evolution, which applies to societies as well as species: a society which lives by a sound moral code will survive preferably to one that does not. Hence, the proper moral standard to apply to any proposed action is: how will it reasonably ultimately affect society? As for death, when you're dead, you're done, just like the dead opossum beside the road.

Answer 9

moral code: doing whats i know is right - everyone knows right & wrong- some just choose the wrong because its:
a. the easy way
b. they THINK they won't get caught
c. they don't give a hoot bout anyone but themselves & what they can get

the type of people who choose wrong ways deserve what they get- life has a boomerang effect- what u put out will come back to smack you in the head! good or bad. I don't know about everyone else, but I want it to be something good when my boomerang comes back 'round.

dieing: i am not my body. this body is just the vehicle driving around my soul. when this body goes- I will be free

Answer 10

Well, choosing to believe in a certain religion or choosing to believe in NOTHING aren't your only options. See, there's just something liberating about keeping an entirely open mind...endless possibilities.

Funny though, how I have the same fears and expectations as do people with a firm religion.

I just don't even PRETEND to know what will happen to me when my body expires...that's the difference between me and religious people.