that it takes a certain level of maturity to accept that you will die and cease to exist?
2007-12-02 22:49:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
if there be no god, one has to accept final responsibility for one's own actions.
i can see why that might be difficult for some people.
especially ones who are fundamentally evil.
2007-12-02 22:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by synopsis 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Isn't it funny how (most) people will readily agree that they didn't exist before they were conceived, and yet, argue that they will exist after they die? Why? Ego, arrogance, conceit. So, yeah, the answer to your question is: Yes, it takes a certain level of maturity to get over yourself.
2007-12-03 07:01:51 · answer #2 · answered by trai 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Definitely about dying, but ceasing to exist? No..my body will never leave the Earth and become part of the Earth.
2007-12-03 06:52:31 · answer #3 · answered by bezsenný 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No.
It takes a certain level of maturity to accept that you are human, and don't even have one iota of all the answers.
2007-12-03 07:04:36 · answer #4 · answered by Mystine G 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you equate "maturity" with "intelligence" then I wholeheartedly agree. To accept otherwise is to admit the intelligence level of a two year old.
2007-12-03 07:03:40 · answer #5 · answered by San Miguel 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have accepted the fact I will one day die. I am still afraid, but I accept it. I am not so much afraid of dying, as I am afraid of never seeing my wife and son again. My passing will be very emotional for me.
2007-12-03 06:56:55 · answer #6 · answered by Bahama121 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've found that the older you are, the more likely it is you embrace religion and the idea of an afterlife. Perhaps "maturity" follows a parabolic curve?
2007-12-03 06:55:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
when a man dies he does not cease to exist. its only the body that dies . but what a man needs is knowledge to accept this facts
2007-12-03 07:04:14 · answer #8 · answered by Lt. 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, and a certain level of emotional strength.
2007-12-03 06:53:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Sure does. When you accept that fact, then you can feel a certain amount of freedom.
2007-12-03 06:53:49 · answer #10 · answered by penster_x 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Most adults know it but acceptance is another thing.Some people can't accept it even while dying,thinking they would be fine after treatment.Agreed.
2007-12-03 06:57:08 · answer #11 · answered by brkshandilya 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋