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Heaven would be a sad existence
Topic Started: Dec 20 2006, 06:27 AM (287 Views)
Athiestica
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If you go to Heaven correct? Which has been described as eternal life and eternal happiness. Then wouldn't that be a terrible existence? Just think about the things that motivate us as a society or individuals. I mean we hardly ever get motivated or never get motivated when we are happy.

We always try to stay happy and make that emotion last as long as possible in order to stay happy. If we don't have that drive then what kind of existence would that be? Wouldn't it be a miserable eternal life? We learn, we work, we explore, we socialize, we find entertainment and love in the hopes of being happy. But if you remove that drive then what else is there, because if we are eternally happy then why should we do anything? I mean my god the whole idea that heaven is great place is false. Wouldn't it seem like it would be a hellish place to live?

I mean what would be the reason to go to college, work, date, or do anything else if your always and completely a happy?
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Jonewest
Dec 25 2006, 05:37 AM
Arov
Dec 24 2006, 04:31 PM
For all you know Heaven might be boring to those who want evil and pain in their (after)lives.

Just a thought.

You do get the concept that we have a choice to either go to Heaven or Hell, yes?

What about "in between"?
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I hope there is christian version of Elysium. Where the spirits of heroes go to wait for the final battle.
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Dupitable
Dec 26 2006, 02:19 PM
I think there was just a hint of sarcasm in L&H's post.

;)
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lol

[cough] back on topic [cough]

The best afterlife is one where you're still able to commit good or evil and be judged for it by fellow human beings. Because are you still responsible for your actions on earth after you die? Of course.
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The best afterlife is your atoms getting recycled in the planet. :P
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:lol:
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As an atheist I see the afterlife as a long well deserved vacation. I also imagine you will be able to come back to Earth when you want and have a different life.
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Athesitica
Dec 27 2006, 07:48 AM
As an atheist I see the afterlife as a long well deserved vacation. I also imagine you will be able to come back to Earth when you want and have a different life.

Huh?
Being a bit contradictory aren't we?
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I've never said there was nothing. I've never said that there isn't a life after this one. In fact I hope there is. Although because chances are there isn't one we should make the most out of this one.
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Athesitica
Dec 27 2006, 07:41 PM
I've never said there was nothing. I've never said that there isn't a life after this one. In fact I hope there is. Although because chances are there isn't one we should make the most out of this one.

atheism (ā'thē-ĭz'əm) , denial of the existence of God or gods and of any supernatural existence, to be distinguished from agnosticism, which holds that the existence cannot be proved. The term atheism has been used as an accusation against all who attack established orthodoxy, as in the trial of Socrates. There were few avowed atheists from classical times until the 19th cent., when popular belief in a conflict between religion and science brought forth preachers of the gospel of atheism, such as Robert G. Ingersoll. There are today many individuals and groups professing atheism. The 20th cent. has seen many individuals and groups professing atheism, including Bertrand Russell and Madalyn Murry O'Hair.
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I'm sure there are a lot more atheists then we know of in history and in modern day. People don't want to say they are because they would probably get discriminated againest for it.
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JW is right on this Ath

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denial of the existence of God or gods and of any supernatural existence,
is a given I'm afraid.
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That makes you agnostic, Athestica!

WOOHOO!!!
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Yes but that doesn't mean there isn't a existence after this one. Although if there isn't I'm content with the one I have.
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Well I do consider a myself a agnostic leaning torwards atheism as Mr. Dawkins puts it.
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Ah, gotcha! ;)
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Athesitica
Dec 28 2006, 01:25 AM
Well I do consider a myself a agnostic leaning torwards atheism as Mr. Dawkins puts it.

stupid "know nothings"
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whatever you say JW
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