Life after death.
Do you believe?
Tuesday, March 15, 2005 by Sleeping Dragon | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I don't want this to be a theological debate. I would prefer if it were kept very general and that we respect other's rights to their beliefs. That means no arguments. I am interested, though, in who believes in life after death. It doesn't have to be judaio Christianity. It can be reincarnation, ghosts, ...anything. Do you believe that there is something after our body passes on? You can just say "yes" or "no" or go into a bit of detail, but please stick to your own belief and don't criticize someone else's.
Do you believe?
Do you believe?
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Sleeping Dragon
Reply #42 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 10:44 AM
Reply #42 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 10:44 AM
Again with the new icon, RPG? Looks good, though.
Corky_O
Reply #43 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 11:42 AM
Reply #43 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 11:42 AM
I have a sort of 50/50 belief.
On one hand, I believe in something greater and more compassionate than humans currently are, and perhaps can ever be - and I do call it God. I would love it if after death I go to a place that cradles me in a loving embrace. I believe love is the reason for our existence.
The other possibility to my mind, does not deny the first hand, but agrees with the analogy that goes like this; "Our energy comes from the universe, and when we die, our energy returns to the universe - similar to when you go to the ocean and scoop up some ocean water in your hand and say "this is mine", and then you eventually let the water drop, and it returns to the ocean".
I believe in doing your best in life and creating friendships so that you will be remembered fondly beyond your years. This at least would be a form of life after death.
On one hand, I believe in something greater and more compassionate than humans currently are, and perhaps can ever be - and I do call it God. I would love it if after death I go to a place that cradles me in a loving embrace. I believe love is the reason for our existence.
The other possibility to my mind, does not deny the first hand, but agrees with the analogy that goes like this; "Our energy comes from the universe, and when we die, our energy returns to the universe - similar to when you go to the ocean and scoop up some ocean water in your hand and say "this is mine", and then you eventually let the water drop, and it returns to the ocean".
I believe in doing your best in life and creating friendships so that you will be remembered fondly beyond your years. This at least would be a form of life after death.
Cyberworld
Reply #44 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 4:20 PM
Reply #44 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 4:20 PM
I must say this has been quite a ride SD,glad to see yet another interesting thread by you.
Well afterlife can be seen from varius points of view.For me it does exist,it is a belief firm as the existance of God.It's God's promise to us all that one day he'll accept back to paradise his long lost children.
As for me,i belong to those okward people who like to think they live with ideals and moral beliefs.Based on this i pray to God to take me near Him before science or human in general provide solid facts of His in-existance.I wouldn't like to be around for the day that science manages to overcome logic and the limits of human nature.
To lighten-up just read Arkas,a great Greek cartoonist.He made a series called The Life After,that always makes me crack in laughter.
Like the following discussion between a dead one and an angel:
Dead:Heaven is nice,but i miss Earth that i left so soon. Tell me angel why did i have to die so young?
Angel:All good die young.
Dead:You really believe in this crap?
Angel:No,but when i'm being asked stupid questions what you'd expect to answer?
Dead:You could think of something more original.Aftel all i only said i didn't have to die so young.
Angel:Look man,the time of your death is like your big toe of your foot.
Dead:What do you mean?
Angel:It's not in your hand!
Gotta love this guy.
Well afterlife can be seen from varius points of view.For me it does exist,it is a belief firm as the existance of God.It's God's promise to us all that one day he'll accept back to paradise his long lost children.
As for me,i belong to those okward people who like to think they live with ideals and moral beliefs.Based on this i pray to God to take me near Him before science or human in general provide solid facts of His in-existance.I wouldn't like to be around for the day that science manages to overcome logic and the limits of human nature.
To lighten-up just read Arkas,a great Greek cartoonist.He made a series called The Life After,that always makes me crack in laughter.
Like the following discussion between a dead one and an angel:
Dead:Heaven is nice,but i miss Earth that i left so soon. Tell me angel why did i have to die so young?
Angel:All good die young.
Dead:You really believe in this crap?
Angel:No,but when i'm being asked stupid questions what you'd expect to answer?
Dead:You could think of something more original.Aftel all i only said i didn't have to die so young.
Angel:Look man,the time of your death is like your big toe of your foot.
Dead:What do you mean?
Angel:It's not in your hand!
Gotta love this guy.
Cyberworld
Reply #45 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 4:28 PM
Reply #45 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 4:28 PM
Some more Arkas:
Dead:Angel,when all dead resurrect what will it become to heaven?
Angel:Don't know,some say it'll be turned to parking place.Oh and don't wait that the dead will rise any soon now.Just yesterday they renew our contracts for another 2000 years.
Dead:2000 Years!That's darn long.
Angel:Well,i simply can't understand you humans.You lived your lives,what more do you want?You are the only species that asks for resurrection.
Dead:But we are only humans.
Angel:Exactly the most greedy species on Earth.
Dead:We ain't greedy sir,we just ask for a second chance.
Voice from the back:And a third one,and a third one!
Dead:Who's that?
Angel:Just Lazarus.
Dead:Angel,when all dead resurrect what will it become to heaven?
Angel:Don't know,some say it'll be turned to parking place.Oh and don't wait that the dead will rise any soon now.Just yesterday they renew our contracts for another 2000 years.
Dead:2000 Years!That's darn long.
Angel:Well,i simply can't understand you humans.You lived your lives,what more do you want?You are the only species that asks for resurrection.
Dead:But we are only humans.
Angel:Exactly the most greedy species on Earth.
Dead:We ain't greedy sir,we just ask for a second chance.
Voice from the back:And a third one,and a third one!
Dead:Who's that?
Angel:Just Lazarus.
Cyberworld
Reply #46 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 4:34 PM
Reply #46 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 4:34 PM
Sorry ya guys,just couldn't resist,he is my favorite!Don't mean to hurt any feelings here.Just humor. 
growler63
Reply #48 Thursday, March 17, 2005 1:57 AM
Reply #48 Thursday, March 17, 2005 1:57 AM
As whith citizen Billman,...been there,..done that,..and still here to tell it(though i really don't like cats....too...feline 
) Though having been there already is an advantage not everyone has the luxury of experiancing, it brings an intense sense of clarity to life. I used to agree with the saying 'only in death, we are truely alone',...but i couldn't disagree any more. There is, He is, and it's a wonderfull place.
) Though having been there already is an advantage not everyone has the luxury of experiancing, it brings an intense sense of clarity to life. I used to agree with the saying 'only in death, we are truely alone',...but i couldn't disagree any more. There is, He is, and it's a wonderfull place.
kona0197
Reply #49 Thursday, March 17, 2005 2:16 AM
Reply #49 Thursday, March 17, 2005 2:16 AM
I believe in life after death.
I believe in God the Father and Jesus the Son and the Holy Ghost.
I believe God created us in his image.
I have faith in the Bible because of things I have witnessed with my own eyes. I have seen the sick healed by the power of touch and prayer. I have heard people talk in tounges and others predict the future. I have seen the power of God move through others and myself.
I believe in eternal life and life after death.
To those that would contest my beliefs: so be it but you shall not hurt my faith.
I believe in God the Father and Jesus the Son and the Holy Ghost.
I believe God created us in his image.
I have faith in the Bible because of things I have witnessed with my own eyes. I have seen the sick healed by the power of touch and prayer. I have heard people talk in tounges and others predict the future. I have seen the power of God move through others and myself.
I believe in eternal life and life after death.
To those that would contest my beliefs: so be it but you shall not hurt my faith.
kona0197
Reply #53 Saturday, March 19, 2005 4:18 PM
Reply #53 Saturday, March 19, 2005 4:18 PM
I don't like what I read on that sites main page - I'll stick to what I believe in!
Weaksid
Reply #54 Sunday, March 20, 2005 12:47 PM
Reply #54 Sunday, March 20, 2005 12:47 PM
Weaksid now speaks
I have a dream... Wait, wrong start... Hmmm, I believe.. That's better.
I believe that there is something more powerful then us, why not? If you look at the earth and space, everything is set in a perfect way. Down to the atoms.(Creation is another topic)
I have mix beliefs about our death. We could just turn to dust, go to heaven or hell, reincarnate two different ways (Just directly or the soul splits into two other souls), transfer to another world, or maybe we walk around on earth as a ghost just to watch the rest of the world get older. Personally, I don't care, it's going to happen no matter what I believe. It's a part of life. Once you're dead, you're dead. All you can do is benifit the world you're living in now and help the next generation succeed as much as you can. The main goal of any life form is to survive. Keep in mind, what you do now will effect hundreds, thousands, millions, or billions of people eventually. It's a chain reaction.
Oops, went off topic.
I have a dream... Wait, wrong start... Hmmm, I believe.. That's better.
I believe that there is something more powerful then us, why not? If you look at the earth and space, everything is set in a perfect way. Down to the atoms.(Creation is another topic)
I have mix beliefs about our death. We could just turn to dust, go to heaven or hell, reincarnate two different ways (Just directly or the soul splits into two other souls), transfer to another world, or maybe we walk around on earth as a ghost just to watch the rest of the world get older. Personally, I don't care, it's going to happen no matter what I believe. It's a part of life. Once you're dead, you're dead. All you can do is benifit the world you're living in now and help the next generation succeed as much as you can. The main goal of any life form is to survive. Keep in mind, what you do now will effect hundreds, thousands, millions, or billions of people eventually. It's a chain reaction.
Oops, went off topic.
iseekserendipity
Reply #55 Friday, October 14, 2005 8:15 AM
Reply #55 Friday, October 14, 2005 8:15 AM
i believe in spirits (although one may say that the collective spirits i speak of are just several faces of god) and in reincarnation and in karma. the two later because they force me to constantly question myself and my actions, and to feel that i will be responsible and feel the effect of all and any actions i take. basically, keeps me on my toes! 
aimzzz
Reply #56 Friday, October 14, 2005 9:38 AM
Reply #56 Friday, October 14, 2005 9:38 AM
"For now we see in a mirror, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know fully even as also I was fully known."
Something to look forward to...
Something to look forward to...
Bichur
Reply #57 Friday, October 14, 2005 11:45 AM
Reply #57 Friday, October 14, 2005 11:45 AM
Even Einstein believed in a form of reincarnation.
NightTrainthedark
Reply #58 Friday, October 14, 2005 11:51 AM
Reply #58 Friday, October 14, 2005 11:51 AM
Quantum physics holds the key to all the secrets. 
Septimus
Reply #60 Friday, October 14, 2005 1:07 PM
Reply #60 Friday, October 14, 2005 1:07 PM
Well energy only transfers so who knows what ours becomes when we die.
Don't believe in any all powerful being controlling anything, but I believe... well not sure really, guess the closest I can put it to is the flow of nature/energy.
Not even sure I believe that either.
Anyway, life after death, I'm doubting it, genetic memory, feels more plausible if not inevitable to happen (cremation etc must mess things up a touch).
Don't believe in any all powerful being controlling anything, but I believe... well not sure really, guess the closest I can put it to is the flow of nature/energy.
Not even sure I believe that either.
Anyway, life after death, I'm doubting it, genetic memory, feels more plausible if not inevitable to happen (cremation etc must mess things up a touch).
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Reply #41 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 10:41 AM