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Post by goz on Nov 12, 2018 23:03:17 GMT
I know it is difficult to think of what to say when someone dies, and to appear, at least respectful, butt what does it mean and why say? Many of the countless synonyms for dying are euphemisms—verbal tranquilizers to help us avoid dealing head on with harsh realities. When I die ... or kick the bucket, fall off the perch, push up daisies, guess who's not going to shop at Wal-Mart anymore, like dinner guests who take a pass on dessert, no longer with us, "lost" or "asleep.", "called home" "bit the dust." And to most of us, "taking a dirt nap." . OR Passed, passed on, or passed away Resting in peace, eternal rest, asleep Demise Deceased Departed, gone, lost, slipped away Lost her battle, lost her life, succumbed Gave up the ghost Didn't make it Breathed her last Went to be with the Lord, Went to Heaven, Met his Maker Was called home, is in a better place or worse www.you-can-be-funny.com/Euphemisms-For-Death.htmlI am basically just going to die and be dead. |
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Post by heeeeey on Nov 13, 2018 0:24:11 GMT
I know it is difficult to think of what to say when someone dies, and to appear, at least respectful, butt what does it mean and why say? Many of the countless synonyms for dying are euphemisms—verbal tranquilizers to help us avoid dealing head on with harsh realities. When I die ... or kick the bucket, fall off the perch, push up daisies, guess who's not going to shop at Wal-Mart anymore, like dinner guests who take a pass on dessert, no longer with us, "lost" or "asleep.", "called home" "bit the dust." And to most of us, "taking a dirt nap." . OR Passed, passed on, or passed away Resting in peace, eternal rest, asleep Demise Deceased Departed, gone, lost, slipped away Lost her battle, lost her life, succumbed Gave up the ghost Didn't make it Breathed her last Went to be with the Lord, Went to Heaven, Met his Maker Was called home, is in a better place or worse www.you-can-be-funny.com/Euphemisms-For-Death.htmlI am basically just going to die and be dead."Ask, and it will be given."
The Bible is very clear about the power of belief.
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Post by general313 on Nov 13, 2018 0:39:19 GMT
I know it is difficult to think of what to say when someone dies, and to appear, at least respectful, butt what does it mean and why say? Many of the countless synonyms for dying are euphemisms—verbal tranquilizers to help us avoid dealing head on with harsh realities. When I die ... or kick the bucket, fall off the perch, push up daisies, guess who's not going to shop at Wal-Mart anymore, like dinner guests who take a pass on dessert, no longer with us, "lost" or "asleep.", "called home" "bit the dust." And to most of us, "taking a dirt nap." . OR Passed, passed on, or passed away Resting in peace, eternal rest, asleep Demise Deceased Departed, gone, lost, slipped away Lost her battle, lost her life, succumbed Gave up the ghost Didn't make it Breathed her last Went to be with the Lord, Went to Heaven, Met his Maker Was called home, is in a better place or worse www.you-can-be-funny.com/Euphemisms-For-Death.htmlI am basically just going to die and be dead. R.I.P. : Rest in Peace. Apparently it goes back quite far. |
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Post by CoolJGS☺ on Nov 13, 2018 0:42:40 GMT
I don;t say it.
I always assume it means that a dead body that is undisturbed is still resting, so it should be atheist approved.
I don't say it since it sounds like I'm talking talking to the corpse which I have never found a reason to do.
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Post by goz on Nov 13, 2018 0:50:44 GMT
I know it is difficult to think of what to say when someone dies, and to appear, at least respectful, butt what does it mean and why say? Many of the countless synonyms for dying are euphemisms—verbal tranquilizers to help us avoid dealing head on with harsh realities. When I die ... or kick the bucket, fall off the perch, push up daisies, guess who's not going to shop at Wal-Mart anymore, like dinner guests who take a pass on dessert, no longer with us, "lost" or "asleep.", "called home" "bit the dust." And to most of us, "taking a dirt nap." . OR Passed, passed on, or passed away Resting in peace, eternal rest, asleep Demise Deceased Departed, gone, lost, slipped away Lost her battle, lost her life, succumbed Gave up the ghost Didn't make it Breathed her last Went to be with the Lord, Went to Heaven, Met his Maker Was called home, is in a better place or worse www.you-can-be-funny.com/Euphemisms-For-Death.htmlI am basically just going to die and be dead. R.I.P. : Rest in Peace. Apparently it goes back quite far.Yes, I did four years of Latin study, I just wonder what the religious and sociological ramifications are? |
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Post by goz on Nov 13, 2018 0:52:51 GMT
I don;t say it. I always assume it means that a dead body that is undisturbed is still resting, so it should be atheist approved. I don't say it since it sounds like I'm talking talking to the corpse which I have never found a reason to do. Fair enough. Yes, this is one of the reasons it perplexes me. A perceptive comment. Once you are dead it is preferable to console the living? |
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Post by goz on Nov 13, 2018 0:54:58 GMT
I know it is difficult to think of what to say when someone dies, and to appear, at least respectful, butt what does it mean and why say? Many of the countless synonyms for dying are euphemisms—verbal tranquilizers to help us avoid dealing head on with harsh realities. When I die ... or kick the bucket, fall off the perch, push up daisies, guess who's not going to shop at Wal-Mart anymore, like dinner guests who take a pass on dessert, no longer with us, "lost" or "asleep.", "called home" "bit the dust." And to most of us, "taking a dirt nap." . OR Passed, passed on, or passed away Resting in peace, eternal rest, asleep Demise Deceased Departed, gone, lost, slipped away Lost her battle, lost her life, succumbed Gave up the ghost Didn't make it Breathed her last Went to be with the Lord, Went to Heaven, Met his Maker Was called home, is in a better place or worse www.you-can-be-funny.com/Euphemisms-For-Death.htmlI am basically just going to die and be dead."Ask, and it will be given."
The Bible is very clear about the power of belief.
Did it escape your notice that I don't believe in the frickin' Bible? |
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Post by CoolJGS☺ on Nov 13, 2018 0:58:01 GMT
I don;t say it. I always assume it means that a dead body that is undisturbed is still resting, so it should be atheist approved. I don't say it since it sounds like I'm talking talking to the corpse which I have never found a reason to do. Fair enough. Yes, this is one of the reasons it perplexes me. A perceptive comment. Once you are dead it is preferable to console the living? If I ever say it, it would be May he rest in peace. However, it's too generic for me. If I care at all about a person, I have no reason to say it as there's more to be said to the bereaved than that. If it's a celebrity I like I tend to say "Too Bad" or "That sucks" and simply reflect on their accomplishments. |
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Post by gadreel on Nov 13, 2018 1:30:07 GMT
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Post by maya55555 on Nov 13, 2018 4:13:42 GMT
...or croaked?
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Post by politicidal on Nov 13, 2018 5:28:07 GMT
Simplicity.
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Post by The Herald Erjen on Nov 13, 2018 6:52:10 GMT
I know it is difficult to think of what to say when someone dies, and to appear, at least respectful, butt what does it mean and why say? Many of the countless synonyms for dying are euphemisms—verbal tranquilizers to help us avoid dealing head on with harsh realities. When I die ... or kick the bucket, fall off the perch, push up daisies, guess who's not going to shop at Wal-Mart anymore, like dinner guests who take a pass on dessert, no longer with us, "lost" or "asleep.", "called home" "bit the dust." And to most of us, "taking a dirt nap." . OR Passed, passed on, or passed away Resting in peace, eternal rest, asleep Demise Deceased Departed, gone, lost, slipped away Lost her battle, lost her life, succumbed Gave up the ghost Didn't make it Breathed her last Went to be with the Lord, Went to Heaven, Met his Maker Was called home, is in a better place or worse www.you-can-be-funny.com/Euphemisms-For-Death.htmlI am basically just going to die and be dead. This is about the last thing I ever thought I'd have to explain to someone like you, but here goes. Unless you've changed your views on the afterlife in the last few hours, death means nonexistence of consciousness, right? Okay, now can you think of anything more peaceful than that? So the saying works whether you believe in an afterlife or not, Your Gozness. |
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Post by dividavi on Nov 13, 2018 10:01:26 GMT
This Rest In Peace business never made much sense to me. Presumably, those who say such things feel that their words/thoughts will increase the likelihood that the dead person's soul goes to heaven or at least stays out of hell. I remember reading the TOPIX board when Michael Jackson passed on in 2009 and several people made remarks to the effect that now was the time for all Jackson fans to do something and pray for his soul.
My thoughts were that no human being knew then or knows now what kind of person Michael Jackson was in life. Only God knows the full story and His decision is based on perfect knowledge. At least that's what most religions teach.
It seems unfair to me that God would base a divine decision on a soul based on the size and dedication of his earthly fan club. It may be that Michael Jackson did the horrible things he was accused of although I believe he was innocent. It may be that Jackson did far worse things than anybody ever imagined. Only God knows for certain and He won't select souls based on their popularity on Earth or the fervency of their supporters' hopes.
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Post by thefleetsin on Nov 13, 2018 15:21:13 GMT
rip.
brought to you by those very same people who say 'bless you' every time someone would sneeze. truly believing that part of a 'soul' dissipated along with the sneeze.
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Post by rachelcarson1953 on Nov 13, 2018 16:21:44 GMT
rip. brought to you by those very same people who say 'bless you' every time someone would sneeze. truly believing that part of a 'soul' dissipated along with the sneeze. Yeah, those Middle Age traditions... like engaging in self-flagellation as a group in public, to atone for the sins of that town, all the while spreading the Black Plague with the resultant blood spatter.  I always say, when someone sneezes, "Gesundheit", translation - 'good health', except around one friend who has been obsessed with the horror of the Holocaust her entire life. She's still pissed at those damn Germans, and even though I am 1/4 German and speak the language, I can't around her. It's a real serious deal with her. Her father fought in WWII, in the Battle of the Bulge, and I guess he somehow communicated that horror to her, though he never spoke openly about his time as a soldier. Humans are just hard-wired for tribalism and conflict. And belief in living forces that we cannot see.  |
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Post by thefleetsin on Nov 13, 2018 19:43:04 GMT
and by 'hard-wired' you mean; being force-fed, fear-mongered, religiously tooled nonsense from they day they were able to reach for a toy.
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Post by goz on Nov 13, 2018 20:48:29 GMT
I know it is difficult to think of what to say when someone dies, and to appear, at least respectful, butt what does it mean and why say? Many of the countless synonyms for dying are euphemisms—verbal tranquilizers to help us avoid dealing head on with harsh realities. When I die ... or kick the bucket, fall off the perch, push up daisies, guess who's not going to shop at Wal-Mart anymore, like dinner guests who take a pass on dessert, no longer with us, "lost" or "asleep.", "called home" "bit the dust." And to most of us, "taking a dirt nap." . OR Passed, passed on, or passed away Resting in peace, eternal rest, asleep Demise Deceased Departed, gone, lost, slipped away Lost her battle, lost her life, succumbed Gave up the ghost Didn't make it Breathed her last Went to be with the Lord, Went to Heaven, Met his Maker Was called home, is in a better place or worse www.you-can-be-funny.com/Euphemisms-For-Death.htmlI am basically just going to die and be dead. This is about the last thing I ever thought I'd have to explain to someone like you, but here goes. Unless you've changed your views on the afterlife in the last few hours, death means nonexistence of consciousness, right? Okay, now can you think of anything more peaceful than that? So the saying works whether you believe in an afterlife or not, Your Gozness. To be 'at peace' you would have to have a consciousness reference point which is impossible if you are dead. |
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Post by goz on Nov 13, 2018 20:50:21 GMT
This Rest In Peace business never made much sense to me. Presumably, those who say such things feel that their words/thoughts will increase the likelihood that the dead person's soul goes to heaven or at least stays out of hell. I remember reading the TOPIX board when Michael Jackson passed on in 2009 and several people made remarks to the effect that now was the time for all Jackson fans to do something and pray for his soul. My thoughts were that no human being knew then or knows now what kind of person Michael Jackson was in life. Only God knows the full story and His decision is based on perfect knowledge. At least that's what most religions teach. It seems unfair to me that God would base a divine decision on a soul based on the size and dedication of his earthly fan club. It may be that Michael Jackson did the horrible things he was accused of although I believe he was innocent. It may be that Jackson did far worse things than anybody ever imagined. Only God knows for certain and He won't select souls based on their popularity on Earth or the fervency of their supporters' hopes. It doesn't matter as he is just plain dead now! |
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Post by Lugh on Nov 13, 2018 20:57:36 GMT
I presume its origination has to do with afterlife
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Post by rachelcarson1953 on Nov 13, 2018 21:45:50 GMT
and by 'hard-wired' you mean; being force-fed, fear-mongered, religiously tooled nonsense from they day they were able to reach for a toy. Well, that certainly reinforces those tendencies. But there is more to it: Yeah, I know, he's just a scientist on TV. But the premise is logical. This episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation involved a nut-case pastor who was intent on proving the existence of the devil, of satanic possession, while in reality he was a con artist. |
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