(08-26-2013, 03:50 AM)Paxton Wrote: What do I think about death.. Well hm, I am a Christian or maybe I am not I can't tell.

I think that when you die there is something after death. Hopefully good. I don't want there to be pure blackness after death nothing just dead gone. What am I supposed to do? Like what happens. I mean it's scary to think about.

(08-26-2013, 04:00 AM)Chaos Wrote:

(08-26-2013, 03:50 AM)Paxton Wrote: What do I think about death.. Well hm, I am a Christian or maybe I am not I can't tell.

I think that when you die there is something after death. Hopefully good. I don't want there to be pure blackness after death nothing just dead gone. What am I supposed to do? Like what happens. I mean it's scary to think about.

You and almost everyone else on the planet. But there comes a time in all of our lives that we must separate our own wishful thoughts from reality, what everything we know is leaning towards.

Whether or not you want a religion to mold your beliefs on the afterlife, so be it. But don't let you're unwillingness to accept a death of "nothingness" lead you into insincerely adopting a religion because of the hefty promises of eternal happiness and salvation.

Quote:To keep me from doing bad things in my life.

(08-26-2013, 04:05 AM)Paxton Wrote:

(08-26-2013, 04:00 AM)Chaos Wrote:

(08-26-2013, 03:50 AM)Paxton Wrote: What do I think about death.. Well hm, I am a Christian or maybe I am not I can't tell.

I think that when you die there is something after death. Hopefully good. I don't want there to be pure blackness after death nothing just dead gone. What am I supposed to do? Like what happens. I mean it's scary to think about.

You and almost everyone else on the planet. But there comes a time in all of our lives that we must separate our own wishful thoughts from reality, what everything we know is leaning towards.

Whether or not you want a religion to mold your beliefs on the afterlife, so be it. But don't let you're unwillingness to accept a death of "nothingness" lead you into insincerely adopting a religion because of the hefty promises of eternal happiness and salvation.

Yes I know this, I just think it is best. To keep me sane. To keep me from doing bad things in my life. I mean why be afraid of death if you know there is something good on the other side. I want to join the Rangers some day in the Army, I want to be able to go in and not be afraid. I want to think God is on my side. I don't want to think if I die it is all over.

(08-26-2013, 04:28 AM)Chaos Wrote:

(08-26-2013, 04:05 AM)Paxton Wrote:

(08-26-2013, 04:00 AM)Chaos Wrote: You and almost everyone else on the planet. But there comes a time in all of our lives that we must separate our own wishful thoughts from reality, what everything we know is leaning towards.

Whether or not you want a religion to mold your beliefs on the afterlife, so be it. But don't let you're unwillingness to accept a death of "nothingness" lead you into insincerely adopting a religion because of the hefty promises of eternal happiness and salvation.

Yes I know this, I just think it is best. To keep me sane. To keep me from doing bad things in my life. I mean why be afraid of death if you know there is something good on the other side. I want to join the Rangers some day in the Army, I want to be able to go in and not be afraid. I want to think God is on my side. I don't want to think if I die it is all over.

Just remember in doing so, you're making several assumptions. You're firstly assuming that you are choosing the right God to worship so you can achieve eternal happiness. Secondly, you're assuming that the God doesn't care about the legitimacy of your worship. Would the God rather have a blind believer so he can benefit from the afterlife, or would he prefer a courageous non-believer who lived a virtuous life?

From what I know, about God being an omniscient being, a being that knows EVERYTHING. I don't think you can get away with worshiping a God because of the benefits. You must truly love him, believe his every word, understand him, and want to grow with him. So in essence, you'd be wasting your time believing in a God so you'd be safe after death, because you'd most likely be granted the opposite.

BUT, if just the sheer thought of an afterlife helps you through life and achieve your goals, then I'm not going to stop you. Do I agree with it, not really. But I just wanted to shed some light on the situation so you can think about it. I wish you luck in your career path. Don't let the fear of death stop you from your goals. Let the thoughts of being a hero, protecting our freedom, being a role model, and living a rewarding life motivate you.

(08-26-2013, 04:35 AM)Paxton Wrote:

(08-26-2013, 04:28 AM)Chaos Wrote:

(08-26-2013, 04:05 AM)Paxton Wrote: Yes I know this, I just think it is best. To keep me sane. To keep me from doing bad things in my life. I mean why be afraid of death if you know there is something good on the other side. I want to join the Rangers some day in the Army, I want to be able to go in and not be afraid. I want to think God is on my side. I don't want to think if I die it is all over.

Just remember in doing so, you're making several assumptions. You're firstly assuming that you are choosing the right God to worship so you can achieve eternal happiness. Secondly, you're assuming that the God doesn't care about the legitimacy of your worship. Would the God rather have a blind believer so he can benefit from the afterlife, or would he prefer a courageous non-believer who lived a virtuous life?

From what I know, about God being an omniscient being, a being that knows EVERYTHING. I don't think you can get away with worshiping a God because of the benefits. You must truly love him, believe his every word, understand him, and want to grow with him. So in essence, you'd be wasting your time believing in a God so you'd be safe after death, because you'd most likely be granted the opposite.

BUT, if just the sheer thought of an afterlife helps you through life and achieve your goals, then I'm not going to stop you. Do I agree with it, not really. But I just wanted to shed some light on the situation so you can think about it. I wish you luck in your career path. Don't let the fear of death stop you from your goals. Let the thoughts of being a hero, protecting our freedom, being a role model, and living a rewarding life motivate you.

Well, I trust if you are good in life and do nothing wrong then hopefully god. or.. Whatever is out there will accept you. I mean I don't see why not if you are good to people and everyone around you why he wouldn't.

(08-26-2013, 04:45 AM)Chaos Wrote:

(08-26-2013, 04:35 AM)Paxton Wrote:

(08-26-2013, 04:28 AM)Chaos Wrote: Just remember in doing so, you're making several assumptions. You're firstly assuming that you are choosing the right God to worship so you can achieve eternal happiness. Secondly, you're assuming that the God doesn't care about the legitimacy of your worship. Would the God rather have a blind believer so he can benefit from the afterlife, or would he prefer a courageous non-believer who lived a virtuous life?

From what I know, about God being an omniscient being, a being that knows EVERYTHING. I don't think you can get away with worshiping a God because of the benefits. You must truly love him, believe his every word, understand him, and want to grow with him. So in essence, you'd be wasting your time believing in a God so you'd be safe after death, because you'd most likely be granted the opposite.

BUT, if just the sheer thought of an afterlife helps you through life and achieve your goals, then I'm not going to stop you. Do I agree with it, not really. But I just wanted to shed some light on the situation so you can think about it. I wish you luck in your career path. Don't let the fear of death stop you from your goals. Let the thoughts of being a hero, protecting our freedom, being a role model, and living a rewarding life motivate you.

Well, I trust if you are good in life and do nothing wrong then hopefully god. or.. Whatever is out there will accept you. I mean I don't see why not if you are good to people and everyone around you why he wouldn't.

That's the way many Atheists believe it should be. But the truth is you must accept God into your life in live according to his "rules". Disbelievers will be condemned. Which in my opinion sounds completely ridiculous to send a virtuous non-believe to an eternity in Hell because he followed logic and reasoning over faith. Which seems contradictory for an all-good being. But who I am to judge?