what kind of reasoning leads a person to believe in an afterlife?
or is it just to keep fear of death at bay?
any thoughts----thanks in advance for any answers--
good night to all and to all a good night
2007-12-05 16:02:34 · 15 answers · asked by lazaruslong138 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
hi tammy-john 14-do believe that is where jesus was talking to the disciples-telling them not to worry that he had a place ready for them-all they had to do was believe-could be wrong but i have read the bible many times-nice thought but an alfred e newman mind process doesnt teach much-does bring a song to mind though-dont worry be happy
2007-12-06 00:21:29 · update #1
We place too much value on ourselves....we believe ourselves to be greater/more important than we are, so we must have a purpose and an afterlife.....a 'god don't create no junk' mindset if you would.....
nite nite!!
2007-12-05 16:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that for many people its more unreasonable to embrace the notion of death, it seems that more people live in a way that denies the inevitable (as if they were immortal).
I also think that the afterlife becomes more reasonable when people are facing the inevitable.
The Bible says that "Eternity is written in the hearts of men." I suppose this could be an explanation as to why so many contemplate the afterlife when they are faced with their own mortality.
Cool question!
2007-12-05 18:34:31 · answer #2 · answered by PHIL B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey nite nite and it is because of a simple thought. To go through this life and be imaginative, creative, progressive and achieveing and to just die one day and have nothing else to do seems to be a bit evasive on the part of life in general. With all the complexities and the mechanics in life, with all the models and examples that life gives us, with all the logical, scientific and mathematical sequences there are, it stands to reason that there is in fact an afterlife. I have said it before and i'll say it again. Reality is something that is real whether we choose to believe in it or not.
God Bless
2007-12-05 16:17:17 · answer #3 · answered by xgarmstrong 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are Alive.
Then, death comes.
You have an "Imagination".
Now, what do you "Imagine" after death?
Only The Bible Knows for Sure.
Good Nite! May you have Happy Dreams!!!
The Bible is The Only Book that will Tell You "The Truth" about death.
Jesus Loves you!
2007-12-05 16:42:59 · answer #4 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not really a process of reasoning. If you meditate long enough to still the mind, you become aware that you are more than mind --- and more than body. You become aware of yourself as a soul, a timeless, non-physical being who is experiencing a physical embodiment. Once you realize your spiritual nature, and contact the realm of spirit while still in the body, you know that you will continue even after the death of the body.
2007-12-05 16:11:47 · answer #5 · answered by Michael S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Fear of death.
A desire for a reward for all suffering and persecution on Earth. This is why so many Christians seem to have a martyr complex. The more they are 'persecuted' the better their chance at heaven.
2007-12-05 16:26:47 · answer #6 · answered by Simon T 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good ones. Evil ones fear death.
2007-12-05 16:08:07 · answer #7 · answered by son of God 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
simply , it would be a very silly game : just to live without hopes in other life. I mean to meet your beloved ones again who died in this life or having your revenge from somebody which you can't have in this life or................many reasons.Any way good night !
2007-12-05 16:08:26 · answer #8 · answered by new comer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ater the second coming theres a new life.
2007-12-05 16:10:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe God and that He keeps His promises.
if I quote scripture will U look it up?
2007-12-05 16:11:10 · answer #10 · answered by tammy m 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋