Post by mystery on Feb 10, 2018 10:19:43 GMT
Two weeks ago, I started a thread about life after death. It immediately degenerated into a debate about whether suicide is in the Bible. So let's take suicide out of the equation.
This question is for hard-core theists.
So, if you believe in life after death, why not live dangerously. Do you visit a doctor? If you believe in life after death, why bother going to a doctor. Having a heart attack? Don't bother calling for an ambulance because you will soon "be in a better place". Why bother to get a flu shot because God will take care of you. If someone dares you to walk a tightrope across the Grand Canyon, go ahead because if you die, it's no big deal. Why not drive 120 MPH, it will save you time here and if you crash, it will shorten the time before you meet Jesus.
In other words, do you reaaaaaaalllly believe in life after death, cause I sure have my doubts.
I am not a christian, and I believe in reincarnation. I believe that earth is like a classroom, where we have to learn and grow through life experiences. We have to experience pain and beauty and love and hatred and joy and sorrow and all the complexities of being human, because that is what deepens the soul, and helps us gain Wisdom. Souls are forged like steel to become strong and wise and unbreakable, and that is done through challenge and hardship. I do believe that if the Lessons are too much for some people, they should be able to leave School early, but I still believe they will have to repeat the Lessons the next time around. So, I figure you may as well stick it out and deal with life's challenges, and allow yourself to grow, because that's the whole reason we're here.
I have no doubts about the afterlife, because I've seen so much that I couldn't doubt even if I wanted to. My inner skeptic has been silent for years now. Some things can't be explained.