Poll: Is there an Afterlife?

[MotegiMazdA]

I was afriad of death at one point...but its kinda pointless to be afraid of something you absoultely cannot avoid.
So the only thing you can really do is like mazdaspeedchick said. "Dream as if you will live forever but live as if you will die today."
(ironically enough that quote is in my Profile )
I think with everything that is going on in our lives today we often forget or take advantage of what is important. This thread if nothing else has reminded me to take the time to thank God for the things I have.

 

[ghetto waggon]

agreed

 

[laracroft]

I'm just happy if I can wake up and go to the bathroom every day without crapping on myself. But thats just me. lol

 

[MotegiMazdA]

(rofl) I think we all can appreciate that.

 

[changedman]

Its sad that some of my 'friends' on here don't believe in religion or even afterlife

One day we shall all be judged.

We are just "passing" thru earth on our way to something more eternal.

 

[MotegiMazdA]

Ironically I believe the same thing Pat.

 

[ghetto waggon]

I am born and raised catholic. From my understanding, "we" believe that catholics and only catholics are proceeding on to heaven, that others are "wrong" per se, that it is our mission to spread the word and, convert them basically.

From what I see, the majority of my church are normal people who live normal lives. They have great levels of stress and frustration and won't hesitate to cut you off and run you over in the parking lot before mass. BUT, once theyre inside, their face is on, and they are happy to shake your hand and wish peace among you. Needless to say they also don't think twice about getting up and dipping right after the communion line, so they can be the fastest out of the parking lot mess.

I think that the majority of my participating church believes that single hour of mass, every week, of "putting on your face, for god" and simply showing up-gets them into the gates.

lastly, i quote my mom. "If only catholics are going to be there, I'm not so sure I want to go myself".

 

[YellowMP5]

good post above...

 

[03MSPRO]

A lot of the answers to these questions can be found in the book "Conversations with God". We are in this earth to define ourselves and experience what we already know. We were made in God's image. We have the power to create and heal. We just don't know how yet. An example of that is that only about 10% of our brain is being used. Imagine if we used 100% of our brain.
There are many things that we cannot understand yet because we are limited in capacity. Somepeople decide not to believe because they cannot find a logical explanation for things, but it is important to have faith. We do not know when our time will come, but it WILL come sooner or later so we'd better be ready. We will find out what happens one day.

 

[laracroft]

Now if only I could use that other 90% to move objects with my mind... my coffee is always too far across the table for me to reach. And when my neighbor's dog comes over, I can *whoosh* him over the top of my house, drag him across the hot pavement, and give him an imaginary boot to the ass back to his yard without ever leaving the convienience of my sofa.

"The truth is out there"

 

[03MSPRO]

I am born and raised catholic. From my understanding, "we" believe that catholics and only catholics are proceeding on to heaven, that others are "wrong" per se, that it is our mission to spread the word and, convert them basically.

From what I see, the majority of my church are normal people who live normal lives. They have great levels of stress and frustration and won't hesitate to cut you off and run you over in the parking lot before mass. BUT, once theyre inside, their face is on, and they are happy to shake your hand and wish peace among you. Needless to say they also don't think twice about getting up and dipping right after the communion line, so they can be the fastest out of the parking lot mess.

I think that the majority of my participating church believes that single hour of mass, every week, of "putting on your face, for god" and simply showing up-gets them into the gates.

lastly, i quote my mom. "If only catholics are going to be there, I'm not so sure I want to go myself".

I was raised Catholic also, but religions does not matter. I do not go to church. I do not believe that going to church 1 hr per week will save you. It is who you are ALL the time. I also do not believe in idolizing images. Seeing Jesus dead in the cross actually makes me sad and I think it is morbid. Wold anybody carry a picture of their dead loved one with them?
My God is with me, inside me aeverywhere I go. I do not need an image or symbol to remind me of that.

 

[03MSPRO]

Now if only I could use that other 90% to move objects with my mind... my coffee is always too far across the table for me to reach. And when my neighbor's dog comes over, I can *whoosh* him over the top of my house, drag him across the hot pavement, and give him an imaginary boot to the ass back to his yard without ever leaving the convienience of my sofa.

"The truth is out there"

I am not sure I understand this.

 

[MotegiMazdA]

ha ha ha. I was once told:

Going to church doesnt make you anymore a catholic then going to a garage makes you a mechanic.

I learned a long time ago about those that attend mass. (not all are like this) But they do whatever they want all week long and they seem to think that going to church on Sundays makes whatever they did all okay in the eyes of God...then once outside those doors its a gossip fest. Talking crap about people who they were just hugging and kissing in the church...im sorry but thats not Gods Kingdom.


Anyone ever read "The Road Less Traveled"

GOOD book.

 

[Akaveli]

I was raised Catholic also, but religions does not matter. I do not go to church. I do not believe that going to church 1 hr per week will save you. It is who you are ALL the time. I also do not believe in idolizing images. Seeing Jesus dead in the cross actually makes me sad and I think it is morbid. Wold anybody carry a picture of their dead loved one with them?
My God is with me, inside me aeverywhere I go. I do not need an image or symbol to remind me of that.

YES finally! Someone who is thinking on the same page as me. (attn)

 

[TampaBlackMSP]

actually, in my experience people believe stuff they can't explain, justify, or quantify, like God and an afterlife.

People are also driven by fear - fear of the unknown helps drive and justify the belief that having faith will somehow "save" or help them cope and deal with whatever exists (or doesn't exist) afterward...whatever 'afterward' is...

This coming from someone born and raised Catholic...ah well, while not overly religious, I do have faith!

 

[laracroft]

I am not sure I understand this.

It was in reference to this post:

A lot of the answers to these questions can be found in the book "Conversations with God". We are in this earth to define ourselves and experience what we already know. We were made in God's image. We have the power to create and heal. We just don't know how yet. An example of that is that only about 10% of our brain is being used. Imagine if we used 100% of our brain.
There are many things that we cannot understand yet because we are limited in capacity. Somepeople decide not to believe because they cannot find a logical explanation for things, but it is important to have faith. We do not know when our time will come, but it WILL come sooner or later so we'd better be ready. We will find out what happens one day.
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[PhreakV]

a really interesting book that is less trying to convince anyone of anything and more just telling an good story is 'The Five People You Meet in Heaven' by Mitch Albom. I picked it up simply because of how good 'Tuesdays with Morrie' was and really liked it. anyone who's looking for a good, short book might want to check them out

 

[MotegiMazdA]

My God is with me, inside me aeverywhere I go. I do not need an image or symbol to remind me of that.

Stigmata:

"The kingdom of God is inside you and all around you, Not in mansions of wood and stone, split a piece of wood and I am there, lift a rock and you will find me."

 

[laracroft]

Stigmata:

"The kingdom of God is inside you and all around you, Not in mansions of wood and stone, split a piece of wood and I am there, lift a rock and you will find me."

sooo what your saying is.... he's a termite??? jk lol

There are spirits in everything. While human spirits go on to another plane, animals, plants, etc. filter back into the other living things on Earth. Sort of like 'the circle of life'. Energy never dies, it just takes another form.

 

[MotegiMazdA]

sooo what your saying is.... he's a termite??? jk lol

hahahahaha. That was wrong on so many levels. (crazy)