We are selfish. We don't want people to leave us. We are angry and sad when they do. Simple.
After you've pegged it... Page 2
Quote: zooo @ December 14 2008, 5:18 PM GMTYeah, I don't think many people who believe in heaven are unafraid to die. If any.
But it must be some comfort though, at least? I have to say if I felt convinced I was going to live on in some way it would make it much much easier for me personally.
Quote: Moonstone @ December 14 2008, 5:23 PM GMTBut it must be some comfort though, at least? I have to say if I felt convinced I was going to live on in some way it would make it much much easier for me personally.
Yup.
Quote: Moonstone @ December 14 2008, 5:21 PM GMT
I don't understand this
Pretty straightforward we grieve because we selfishly want the person to stay around.
Even if we believe they're going to Lissian fields and Ambrosia.
Quote: Aaron @ December 14 2008, 5:23 PM GMTWe are selfish. We don't want people to leave us. We are angry and sad when they do. Simple.
Agreed. Everything we do is selfish. But it's not always a bad thing.
Quote: Moonstone @ December 14 2008, 5:25 PM GMTAgreed. Everything we do is selfish. But it's not always a bad thing.
Didn't say it was bad.
Quote: Aaron @ December 14 2008, 5:25 PM GMTDidn't say it was bad.
Oh I know, I was just kind of adding to what you said.
I don't believe any of them are completely convinced. I think they all know deep deep down they are bullshitting themselves.
I mean, they're not stupid, they're just religious.
Quote: zooo @ December 14 2008, 5:28 PM GMTI don't believe any of them are completely convinced. I think they all know deep deep down they are bullshitting themselves.
I mean, they're not stupid, they're just religious.
I don't think you're right tbh zooo. I bet they would say the same thing about your 'denial' of God. Lots of religious people are so utterly brainwashed (not all) that they even see doubts as a test from God.
I had some church people knock on my front door this week and talk to me about God. They invited me to their special Christmas service next weekend and prayed for me.
How patronising of them.
Quote: Aaron @ December 14 2008, 5:36 PM GMTI had some church people knock on my front door this week and talk to me about God. They invited me to their special Christmas service next weekend and prayed for me.
Haha!
They're so nice aren't they?
Quote: Moonstone @ December 14 2008, 5:32 PM GMTI don't think you're right tbh zooo. I bet they would say the same thing about your 'denial' of God. Lots of religious people are so utterly brainwashed (not all) that they even see doubts as a test from God.
I agree, I'm sure they do feel the same.
Luckily I know I'm right.
Quote: zooo @ December 14 2008, 5:41 PM GMTI agree, I'm sure they do feel the same.
Luckily I know I'm right.
Ha! Go girl!!
In america they even have a town named Hell. mmmmmmmmmmm food for thought?
