I do not fear death. I think things that are inevitable and you can do nothing about aren't worth worrying about - they should probably be planned for instead of worried about.
HC, I haven't been following that other thread but I heard about your situation. I don't know what to say other than to wish you the best of luck in making every moment count.
Do you fear death? :
I've been dead already and it's not so bad. I prefer, however, to live as it's infinitely more interesting.
Religion was invented by man primarily because he needed a way to defeat death. I don't begrudge anyone's comfort if religion makes the psychological and physical process of death more bearable for them.
But I will always contest the facets of religion that have inflicted, and continue to inflict, great atrocities on the living of the world.
See... I completely disagree with your perspective. Hotcoffee isn't choosing death her terminal illness is completely out of her control. That her complete faith in a peaceful and joyous afterlife is a genuine comfort for her regardless as to what the actuality will be is a win/win. If she's right she'll be enjoying the next part of her journey in peace. If when she dies that's it... lights out she is no more then so what if her last conscious thought was one that comforted her. So what? More power to her and may she remain at peace here there and everywhere and yes even nowhere.Im going to add that any religion that promotes the after life as the better place to be than this one beautiful, though short, life is brain washing at its finest. Its one thing to take comfort in something going on after life but to look forward to death, I have to ask- are you kidding me or yourself? Its sad to not want to stay here with the actual living when you only have stories to go on as for whats next after this one life. To get people convinced that death is somehow ok, or better- or anything beyond simply natural- is, IMO- a way to control the masses, not to give comfort. Welcoming death or wanting it- akin to mental disorder if nothing else.
See... I completely disagree with your perspective. Hotcoffee isn't choosing death her terminal illness is completely out of her control. That her complete faith in a peaceful and joyous afterlife is a genuine comfort for her regardless as to what the actuality will be is a win/win. If she's right she'll be enjoying the next part of her journey in peace. If when she dies that's it... lights out she is no more then so what if her last conscious thought was one that comforted her. So what? More power to her and may she remain at peace here there and everywhere and yes even nowhere.
Completely agree with your statement. As a Christian, I know that whatever happens, whenever it happens, is all part of God's plan for me, and every other individual Christian. Until that time, we live life to the fullest, and enjoy what the Lord has provided for us. Once we depart this short, temporary existence, those we leave behind can, and will, have solace and comfort knowing we will be in a better place for eternity. We can just hope and pray for the salvation of our loved ones and friends, knowing we will be reunited in a future time.
HC, don't know who you are now, but in eternity we can look each other up.
I've been dead already and it's not so bad. I prefer, however, to live as it's infinitely more interesting.
Religion was invented by man primarily because he needed a way to defeat death. I don't begrudge anyone's comfort if religion makes the psychological and physical process of death more bearable for them.
But I will always contest the facets of religion that have inflicted, and continue to inflict, great atrocities on the living of the world.
So you seem to agree its a personal choice but yet you denigrate those of us who don't share your belief. I find that interesting.There are so many great posts in this chain. I was tempted to quote them all and say thanks for posting them.....
Your posting Proxima bothered me all day. If you are not a christian.... you are lucky that you were sent back so that you could choose to get it right. The only way to heaven is faith in Jesus. If you are a christian.... I can't imagine why you would have come back.
My mother believed in reincarnation. I asked her once why she would want to come back.... her reply was "to get it right".
Non-believers seem to be more than willing to say Heaven is a hoax or religion is made up to make the unbearable bearable.
So... If I'm wrong and Heaven doesn't exist, what have I lost? If I'm right the non-believers who mock the Lord with their ignorant rants and refusal to accept the Christ in their lives.... loose big time.... cause they become only worm food....
Heaven has nothing to do with religion.... Heaven is for those with Faith....