Is there any way to become immortal? Do we really want that? Do we want life after death?

Question

Is there any way to become immortal, and do we really want that?

Even if we had a perfect body for eternity, wouldn't our minds wear thin over the years?

Even when we die, if there is a life after death, if we retain these stained memories from our existence, would it not someday drive us to madness?

It'd probably be swell if we got reincarnated and start life anew, but what if our souls go somewhere, like heaven or hell, wouldn't that drive us insane?

Then again, wouldn't it suck if we can't remember the ones we loved in this life time. Especially the ones we would want to love for "eternity"? Would that love be enough to hold us on forever.

Think forever. Draw a line... And never stop...


Thanks people, I'm really interested in finding out what you think...

I can't find the answer to this question, so I can't choose a best answer too... Everyone's answers have been great, and each of them have had meaning... I'm just gonna leave this to a vote... Thanks everyone.

Answer 1

The problem is, you think that there are people you would not want to love for eternity.

If you get over that you will understand the rest.

Love and blessings Don

Answer 2

Nothing else is immortal. So how could humans be any different? Besides, mortality has its benefits. If there were no death then what point would there be in doing something today rather than tomorrow, next year? If there were no death then how would we avoid boredom? Most people can't last for a rainy afternoon without going stir crazy. How would they cope with an eternity? And what would be the thrill of climbing, white water rafting or bungee jumping without some risk? No, we need death to give us focus; an urgency to get what is important to us done. To add 'spice' to life. In my opinion of course. .

Answer 3

I have a different "take" on immortality. I don't believe that it means that I will never stop existing because as you have put so well in your question explanation, we would physically wear out after awhile and not be at our optimum. But to me, if I did work that would contribute to the greater good of all people, then that would be an immortality that I could be comfortable with. The "Mona Lisa" has made Leonardo DaVinci immortal, Handel's musical piece, "The Messiah", the poems and writings of Confucius,...the works that have contributed to our culture, the medical breakthroughs that have ended the threat of some awlful diseases are the ways that some people will live forever in my opinion.

Answer 4

I don't believe there is an afterlife. I think the idea of life after death is the way humans deal with the knowledge that we are finite, that we will one day die. Humans are the only living creatures with the ability to foresee their own end. Believing there is an afterlife and something to look forward to beyond death is how we deal with that. An immortal life a life I can live forever and still exist with my personal sense of self is what keeps me going. Technology is not to the point yet where we can cheat death. One day it will be. Until that day cryogenics are your only shot at possibly coming back to embrace an immortal life. As far as cryo is concerned, if it doesn't work and you can't revive it doesn't matter since your already dead, and if it does work you got what you wanted. So there is no downside to trying. As for not being able to remember the ones we love, live for self achievement and self improvement, devoid your self of emotional attachments and this doesn't become a problem. i would sacrifice everything I hold dear for a chance at immortality.

Answer 5

O.K. When I was 5 a family friends son drowned in our pool, and I started to make myself friggin nuts with the idea of eternity. I mean whatever happens after life is FOREVER right? It was unbearable for me to fathom!!!!! Then I started thinking, if what happens to you after you die is forever, what happened before you were born? Eternity has no beginning or end, by it's nature eternity is ALWAYS it's circular. You've always existed (your soul some part of you) and you will never cease to exist. I don't know what happens after you die, but as you always were, I doubt that you'll have any more recollection of this incarnation than you did of your past incarnations. This didn't come out of any particular religion, I came up with this when I was 5, I later learned that it's kind of Buddhist thinking. I think that the Buddhist idea of reincarnation has alot more too it than that though.

Answer 6

what i think:
1)i dont want to be immortal physically even think of that it sent me a shiver. it would be the most loneliest feeling that nobody can understand.
2)and i dont want any retain memory of before lifetime, it probably sent me back to hell right away.
3) but i think we do have some "feelings" from the pass. (do you ever hate someone when you see them without any reasons at all? ; you feel you know that people for a long time? you learn somethings very fast /talent? etc etc )
4) we cant remember everythings like pictures in our pass (becoz we will get insane if we do) but i believe we do have feelings toward someone still if we love them very much before. a strong love will definitely hold us mentally forever.
5) so do hatred, so better forget, and forgive.

Answer 7

I would not want eternal life. I'd like a longer prime with a sudden stop at the end instead of worn out knee joints, a stomach that gives me grief, and high blood pressure, but I do not want to live forever.

There's something that comes after this life. We don't stop when we die. I want to know what it is. I'm not rushing toward it, but I will be thankful and excited when it is my time to go.

Answer 8

I wouldn't want to live forever, especially if the people I love are dying. If everyone didn't die, then we wouldn't have as much of a variety of history to learn from.

The only way to stay eternal now, is to do something important to be remembered by.

Answer 9

Work in genetics will eventually allow us to "reset our biological clocks," something I first heard about 35 years ago. For example if you are 70 you might have your clock reset to the age of 35. Keep doing this and you will be immortal unless you find death by accident, crime, or at your own hands.

Answer 10

Yes. Mahatma GAndhi had become immortal.
Mind can never wear out.
One remembers nothig once he dies, because one remembered nothing of what you remember in this world before ones birth.
Rebirth is only for those souls who are not liberated.
Your memories began afer you are born, and it cannnot be carried over to next life.