I've read this specific comment on R&S numerous times, always from Christians (no other religion/beliefs, and not from atheists). Does this sort of mindset honestly bring you happiness in life?
2007-09-18 04:28:07 · 20 answers · asked by Deke 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm a Christian, and I'm certainly not "waiting to die." I have a lot of things that I want to do in life, if the Lord permits me to live long enough to do them. I want to travel to Australia. I want to travel to Germany. I want to successfully water-ski. I'd want to write a book.
No, I want to live for as long as God will allow.
2007-09-18 04:34:24 · answer #1 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Christian beliefs are based on a very shaky foundation. Their standard of proof is either what they believe based on their faith, that they say comes from the Holy Spirit, which is as near as anybody can tell the same thing as believing it because they have a feeling that it's true. Their other standard of proof is either Christian tradition or the Bible. The Bible is just a codified version of their tradition and teachings. What that all amounts to is simply an appeal to authority. So ultimately, Christians' standards are based either on vague feelings or a logical fallacy. Either way, it's irrational. Now that's not to say that all atheists are better than that. Many atheists base their *disbelief* in God on a feeling of incredulity. As a standard of logic goes, that's not valid either, any more than it's valid when a theist says he believes in God because he's incredulous that the universe could have come into existence without help. An argument based on incredulity is fallacious. The best reason for not believing in God is Occam's Razor, commonly stated as "the simplest explanation is usually the correct one." But what Occam said, and the way in which we should be careful to apply it, is that "entities must not be multiplied beyond what is necessary." God (or gods) is often the "multiplied entity." An example is the recent case of a boy who was lost in a swamp. A friend of the family who was a member of the boy's family's church went searching in the swamp near the boy's house and came across the boy. Christians, especially the finder, regarded this to be miraculous. Occam's Razor tells us we shouldn't "multiply entities" by adding God, or anything else into the explanation of these facts because, whether or not God helped him, he would have found the boy as soon as he came to the place where the boy was.
2016-05-17 13:40:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I hope to never have to die. To be one of those who survive the Great Tribulation and live forever on the earth.
"These ones come out of the Great Tribulation..." Rev. 7: 14
"They will hunger no more nor thirst anymore...And God will wipe out every tear from their eyes." Rev. 7: 16 & 17
"And just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more...
But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquiste delight in the abundance of peace..The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon." Ps. 37: 10, 11 & 29
2007-09-18 04:51:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. The Bible does say that it is appointed that everyone must die. But God has a purpose and a plan for my life while I am still here. If I am just waiting to die then I am completely misinformed about the God that I serve. I NOW have reasons to live. I NOW have reasons to have joy. I NOW have reasons to have hope that I am here for a reason and not just by chance!
2007-09-18 04:36:32 · answer #4 · answered by The 2 points guy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually Deke, as a Christian, I am not waiting to die. I get there when God says I do...I have no true control over his will. Also, Muslim men generally prefer to die for the rewards they will receive, as with several other religions... Therefore, you may need to rethink your question, as it is confusing. Most of your questions are to the point...So I am surprised... Lastly, I am perfectly happy in my life... Thanks for asking!
2007-09-18 06:37:03 · answer #5 · answered by NY PTK 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are simply living for God. Not waiting to die. We are scared to die just like everybody else. But are comforted knowing that when we do we will be united with Christ.
2007-09-18 04:46:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm enjoying this life rather well, so no! If I look forward to death too much, then I miss out on what I'm supposed to be doing in this life. I don't fear death, but I don't crave it, either.
A Christian who says they are "waiting to die" essentially is saying "I can't wait to be with Jesus."
2007-09-18 05:03:11 · answer #7 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not even. Like the 70s film said, heaven can wait.
2007-09-18 04:38:01 · answer #8 · answered by Rossonero NorCal SFECU 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christians are not "waiting to die". Their Faith teaches that they will be eternal with Christ in heaven. From that point of view, they are "waiting to live".
2007-09-18 05:05:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not waiting to die, I am NEVER going to die. My body might, but my soul and spirit will never. Also to, for no more sickness, no more pain, no more hunger, no more bills, no more storms, no more wars, no more killing, no more danger, no more laws, yes, I want my body to die, so I will go to better place, Heaven.
2007-09-18 04:41:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋