Death - My Final Answer!

[FrenchyBearpaw]

Here's a great talk given by Sam Harris. In it explains the potential implications for religions if death is the end. "If we're right, and nothing happens after death, every religion ever devised is false."

It's bit long, but worth it. Enjoy!

Sam Harris - Death and the Present Moment - YouTube

 

[jdbrown]

"If we're right, and nothing happens after death, every religion ever devised is false."

Except for the religion of Atheism, right?

 

[FrenchyBearpaw]

Except for the religion of Atheism, right?

*sigh... Atheism is not a religion.

 

[Non sequitur]

Except for the religion of Atheism, right?

Not a religion.

(Is this misnomer still in existence?)

 

[Joshua0]

"If we're right, and nothing happens after death, every religion ever devised is false."

Not true at all. If there is no eternal life it would not matter at all. The benefit for me is right here and right now in this life. Even the thought of eternal life, real or not gives people peace and comfort right here and right now. That is why religious people do not need to drink or take drugs. They can feel good about themselves and feel good about life without out taking anything.

 

[Split Rock]

Not true at all. If there is no eternal life it would not matter at all. The benefit for me is right here and right now in this life. Even the thought of eternal life, real or not gives people peace and comfort right here and right now. That is why religious people do not need to drink or take drugs. They can feel good about themselves and feel good about life without out taking anything.

Wow. Joshua hit it right on the head for once! Religion is indeed about helping people here and now cope with life's adversities and challenges. Some of us just don't need it to help them through life.

 

[Lucy Stulz]

Not true at all. If there is no eternal life it would not matter at all. The benefit for me is right here and right now in this life. Even the thought of eternal life, real or not gives people peace and comfort right here and right now. That is why religious people do not need to drink or take drugs. They can feel good about themselves and feel good about life without out taking anything.

This is probably the good part of religion. It helps people feel good.m and that is what it SHOULD do. The problems arise when one person wants to force their religion on another.

 

[Wiccan_Child]

Except for the religion of Atheism, right?

So this religion's houses of worship are called...
Its clergy are called...
Its holy texts are called...
It was founded by a person called... in the year...

Please, Fill in the blanks.

 

[super animator]

"If we're right, and nothing happens after death, every religion ever devised is false."
Reminds me of pager.

 

[AV1611VET]

Please, Fill in the blanks.

1. So this religion's houses of worship are called... Higher Academia.
2. Its clergy are called... Doctors of Philosophy.
3. Its holy texts are called... Peer-reviewed Articles.
4. It was founded by a person called... Belial.
6. In the year... 4003 BC.

 

[Non sequitur]

1. So this religion's houses of worship are called... Higher Academia.
2. Its clergy are called... Doctors of Philosophy.
3. Its holy texts are called... Peer-reviewed Articles.
4. It was founded by a person called... Belial.
6. In the year... 4003 BC.

I don't worship at Higher Academia.

Maybe you don't understand what words mean?

 

[AV1611VET]

I don't worship at Higher Academia.

So? some people don't worship in a church, either.

Some atheists, for example, go to church to get married or have their eulogy heard.

They'll even make vows to Someone they don't believe in.

What's your point?

 

[Lucy Stulz]

1. So this religion's houses of worship are called... Higher Academia.
2. Its clergy are called... Doctors of Philosophy.
3. Its holy texts are called... Peer-reviewed Articles.
4. It was founded by a person called... Belial.
6. In the year... 4003 BC.

What you have written here makes it sound like education is demonic and evil.

 

[AV1611VET]

What you have written here makes it sound like education is demonic and evil.

If you have better answers, feel free to list them.

Otherwise...

 

[Non sequitur]

So? some people don't worship in a church, either.

Some atheists, for example, go to church to get married or have their eulogy heard.

They'll even make vows to Someone they don't believe in.

What's your point?

I don't worship anywhere, ever. Nor have I heard of these things you speak of. Surely I would know of this, if atheism was a religion.

I'm trying to figure out your point.

 

[AV1611VET]

I don't worship anywhere, ever. Nor have I heard of these things you speak of. Surely I would know of this, if atheism was a religion.

I'm trying to figure out your point.

So Child's post goes almost two hours without an answer; then, when someone does answer, those sitting on the sidelines suddenly learn to type, don't they?

People who sit on the sidelines and bark, do it for one of three reasons: to coach, to cheerlead, or to take pot shots.

 

[mathetes123]

Here's a great talk given by Sam Harris. In it explains the potential implications for religions if death is the end. "If we're right, and nothing happens after death, every religion ever devised is false."

It's bit long, but worth it. Enjoy!

Sam Harris - Death and the Present Moment - YouTube

What if death is not the end and the Bible is true? What will you tell God at the judgement seat when He asks why He should let you into heaven?

 

[Lucy Stulz]

What if death is not the end and the Bible is true? What will you tell God at the judgement seat when He asks why He should let you into heaven?

As Bertrand Russell was supposed to have said when posed with a similar question of what he would say to God upon finding out he was real:

'Sir, why did you not give me better evidence?'"

 

[Non sequitur]

So Child's post goes almost two hours without an answer; then, when someone does answer, those sitting on the sidelines suddenly learn to type, don't they?

People who sit on the sidelines and bark, do it for one of three reasons: to coach, to cheerlead, or to take pot shots.

Oh, you missed it.

I'm trying to figure out your point.

What you said didn't make any sense, as it there are no rules or agreement on anything you said.

 

[mathetes123]

As Bertrand Russell was supposed to have said when posed with a similar question of what he would say to God upon finding out he was real:

'Sir, why did you not give me better evidence?'"

Romans 1:20-21
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.