Now, I know this is very morbid, but I was really thinking about this tonight and it kind of scared me. I want to know, what really happens when you die? I can't stop thinking about this because it scares me (something that scares you, you often think about I guess). I believe in Heaven and Hell, Yes, but what about physically? What happens to a person's conscious when they die? That's what really scares me. Because, think about it...the brain is going to be active for a short period of time after a person's body shuts down...at least I would think that. Would you actually be aware of your own funeral? Or, would you be aware of your family and those around you, yet being powerless to be with them? That really scares me actually. I guess we're all going to die someday though, but I was just wondering if anyone had read any on this topic...of course there are I'm sure an infinite number of ways to die other than just of old age (accidents, etc.), but I was very curious of this... If anyone has any comments on this, I would appreciate them. I know this is morbid, yes, but I still think it's a relavent topic! Thanks everyone!
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A Very Morbid Topic...
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RJHarmony84
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Of course no one who answers this can be totally sure what happens, 
but I'd like to think that our consciousness expands, takes in many different things and fills our last moments on Earth with beauty and grace. I know I've heard lots of stories of people who "came back" and remember things from their earlier moments in a totally different perspective than they're used to. 
Personally, I hope I die in my sleep--I have such wonderful dreams!
but I'd like to think that our consciousness expands, takes in many different things and fills our last moments on Earth with beauty and grace. I know I've heard lots of stories of people who "came back" and remember things from their earlier moments in a totally different perspective than they're used to. Personally, I hope I die in my sleep--I have such wonderful dreams!
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I understand your fears, but I don't think you need to worry about this. Once the body shuts down, the brain can only stay active for about six minutes at most, because it needs oxygen to operate. If the lungs & heart aren't functioning, the brain quickly dies. (The only known exception is for very young children who are submerged in very cold water; sometimes they can be revived after an hour or so, but certainly not after several hours or a whole day.) So I think the things you're worried about just aren't possible. I really believe you can set your mind at ease about this.RSteel said:
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my thoughts on death are always good ones,maybe thats why I'm here.death to me is peace.I don't care how I get there,maybe I do deep down inside but I don't even think about the actual process.It happens to us all,must be like being born.I know when the lights are turned out on me,there will be no more depression.
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You know your right armouredsaint. I almost wish for death...lol But, it's what we do in between that matters. Life is so long, ya know...but hey, it's important to live it while you're here...depressed or not depressed, rich or poor.
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RSteel, lots of people wish for death; it's the ones who wish for life that get things done. we dont' have such a long time--when I think about it in a bigger sense, it's like we dont really even matter, that's how short our lives are. But God gives us all the chance to make a difference, even if we don't see it,(I kno I don't) and I just hope I'm ready when the time comes. I'm not going to hope for it any sooner--I might leave something undone...
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We're all sinners, Leigh. Every one of us. Even the ones who are going to heaven. But Jesus died for us, and He died for your sins just as much as for anyone else's. He wants to forgive you.
I know God doesn't hate you. How do I know this?
1) Because the Bible says so. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His onlybegotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
2) Because I'm a mom. I have a son whom I love. Trust me: as a mom, I can say that God would never have given His Son for your sins if He didn't love you!
Do you understand that Jesus died to pay the price for your sins? Have you asked Him to forgive you, on that basis alone?
I know God doesn't hate you. How do I know this?
1) Because the Bible says so. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His onlybegotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
2) Because I'm a mom. I have a son whom I love. Trust me: as a mom, I can say that God would never have given His Son for your sins if He didn't love you!
Do you understand that Jesus died to pay the price for your sins? Have you asked Him to forgive you, on that basis alone?
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Do you go to a good church? Is there someone like a Sunday school teacher you could talk to? (Feel free to PM me if you want to talk privately.)
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Well...I can't say I wish for death...it's more like I want a routine in my life again. I hate feeling like I'm searching for something. I just want a routine again in my life...not all this chaos...or however it seems. I don't wish for death, just a better, simplier life for myself...that's all. That's what I'm working on.
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