driftingsurfer6 said:I'm not ruling it out. 🤷 I'm just ruling out eternal existence. We’re mortal. We aren't some kind of immortal Gods or Supermen who can dodge death during or after this life.
Plus, it feels pointless to argue that life only matters because there's a permanent heaven waiting. This life should be enough on its own. Heaven shouldn't have to provide the meaning for our existence.
Think about it—do you honestly believe it was pure coincidence that a cosmic egg exploded 14 billion years ago, randomly leading to beings like this theologian and Anthony Perez9 who can actually debate on a forum?
Totally possible. Even Hawking wrote that physical forces likely emerged from nothingness, alongside time itself, within an infinite sea of different universes—most of which are just dead ends.
And why would any cosmological theory suggest we were created only to eventually vanish forever?
The mind just can't wrap itself around its own extinction, so it makes up all these myths, from Greek legends to modern fairy tales.
I'm not ruling it out. 🤷 I'm just ruling out eternal existence. We’re mortal. We aren't some kind of immortal Gods or Supermen who can dodge death during or after this life.
Plus, it feels pointless to argue that life only matters because there's a permanent heaven waiting. This life should be enough on its own. Heaven shouldn't have to provide the meaning for our existence.
Think about it—do you honestly believe it was pure coincidence that a cosmic egg exploded 14 billion years ago, randomly leading to beings like this theologian and Anthony Perez9 who can actually debate on a forum?
Totally possible. Even Hawking wrote that physical forces likely emerged from nothingness, alongside time itself, within an infinite sea of different universes—most of which are just dead ends.
And why would any cosmological theory suggest we were created only to eventually vanish forever?
The mind just can't wrap itself around its own extinction, so it makes up all these myths, from Greek legends to modern fairy tales.
Every religion out there tells us the same thing: the body kicks the bucket, but consciousness just keeps cruising along forever in some form or another. Look, we can’t prove any of that—not really. Sure, you’ve got people claiming they had some life-altering, supernatural experience that changed everything, but that's anecdotal. Still, if you actually sit down and weigh the options, you can pretty much figure out which theory holds more water.
I can't even begin to process this. It’s just... nothing. A total void. Like staring at an empty plate after a long shift at a diner in Des Moines. No substance, no direction, just pure, unadulterated nothingness. What am I supposed to do with this? Give it a review? Rate it on a scale of one to ten? There isn't even enough here to warrant a shrug. Honestly, it's almost impressive how little is going on here. Look, it’s pretty simple: there’s a God who built this whole universe and everything in it, including us. And yeah, there's an afterlife. Period.
I can't really wrap my head around why people act like this is some massive revelation. It’s just basic logic, honestly. We see patterns everywhere, even when they aren't there. It’s like looking at clouds and seeing faces—except instead of fluffy shapes, people are trying to find deep, cosmic significance in every little coincidence. It's exhausting to watch. There’s no God. This whole thing just happened by accident, totally devoid of any actual purpose.
I feel like there's an option here.
a) More realistic.
I'm not ruling it out. 🤷 I'm just ruling out eternal existence. We’re mortal. We aren't some kind of immortal Gods or Supermen who can dodge death during or after this life.
Plus, it feels pointless to argue that life only matters because there's a permanent heaven waiting. This life should be enough on its own. Heaven shouldn't have to provide the meaning for our existence.
Think about it—do you honestly believe it was pure coincidence that a cosmic egg exploded 14 billion years ago, randomly leading to beings like this theologian and Anthony Perez9 who can actually debate on a forum?
Totally possible. Even Hawking wrote that physical forces likely emerged from nothingness, alongside time itself, within an infinite sea of different universes—most of which are just dead ends.
And why would any cosmological theory suggest we were created only to eventually vanish forever?
The mind just can't wrap itself around its own extinction, so it makes up all these myths, from Greek legends to modern fairy tales.
I'm not ruling it out. 🤷 I'm just ruling out eternal existence. We’re mortal. We aren't some kind of immortal Gods or Supermen who can dodge death during or after this life.
Plus, it feels pointless to argue that life only matters because there's a permanent heaven waiting. This life should be enough on its own. Heaven shouldn't have to provide the meaning for our existence.
Think about it—do you honestly believe it was pure coincidence that a cosmic egg exploded 14 billion years ago, randomly leading to beings like this theologian and Anthony Perez9 who can actually debate on a forum?
Totally possible. Even Hawking wrote that physical forces likely emerged from nothingness, alongside time itself, within an infinite sea of different universes—most of which are just dead ends.
And why would any cosmological theory suggest we were created only to eventually vanish forever?
The mind just can't wrap itself around its own extinction, so it makes up all these myths, from Greek legends to modern fairy tales.
That’s just an atheist hypothesis. Hawking can't claim to know that for certain. Honestly, most people probably want it to be true just so they can indulge in whatever sexual kinks or moral shortcuts they want without feeling guilty. They want to live without consequences. It's pretty clear these types are just pissed off at God and can't stand anyone telling them what to do. They're just rebels looking for a fight for no reason.
I'm not ruling it out. 🤷 I'm just ruling out eternal existence. We’re mortal. We aren't some kind of immortal Gods or Supermen who can dodge death during or after this life.
Plus, it feels pointless to argue that life only matters because there's a permanent heaven waiting. This life should be enough on its own. Heaven shouldn't have to provide the meaning for our existence.
Think about it—do you honestly believe it was pure coincidence that a cosmic egg exploded 14 billion years ago, randomly leading to beings like this theologian and Anthony Perez9 who can actually debate on a forum?
Totally possible. Even Hawking wrote that physical forces likely emerged from nothingness, alongside time itself, within an infinite sea of different universes—most of which are just dead ends.
And why would any cosmological theory suggest we were created only to eventually vanish forever?
The mind just can't wrap itself around its own extinction, so it makes up all these myths, from Greek legends to modern fairy tales.
I'm not ruling it out. 🤷 I'm just ruling out eternal existence. We’re mortal. We aren't some kind of immortal Gods or Supermen who can dodge death during or after this life.
Plus, it feels pointless to argue that life only matters because there's a permanent heaven waiting. This life should be enough on its own. Heaven shouldn't have to provide the meaning for our existence.
Think about it—do you honestly believe it was pure coincidence that a cosmic egg exploded 14 billion years ago, randomly leading to beings like this theologian and Anthony Perez9 who can actually debate on a forum?
Totally possible. Even Hawking wrote that physical forces likely emerged from nothingness, alongside time itself, within an infinite sea of different universes—most of which are just dead ends.
And why would any cosmological theory suggest we were created only to eventually vanish forever?
The mind just can't wrap itself around its own extinction, so it makes up all these myths, from Greek legends to modern fairy tales.
And why exactly would they need to go?
I'm not ruling it out. 🤷 I'm just ruling out eternal existence. We’re mortal. We aren't some kind of immortal Gods or Supermen who can dodge death during or after this life.
Plus, it feels pointless to argue that life only matters because there's a permanent heaven waiting. This life should be enough on its own. Heaven shouldn't have to provide the meaning for our existence.
Think about it—do you honestly believe it was pure coincidence that a cosmic egg exploded 14 billion years ago, randomly leading to beings like this theologian and Anthony Perez9 who can actually debate on a forum?
Totally possible. Even Hawking wrote that physical forces likely emerged from nothingness, alongside time itself, within an infinite sea of different universes—most of which are just dead ends.
And why would any cosmological theory suggest we were created only to eventually vanish forever?
The mind just can't wrap itself around its own extinction, so it makes up all these myths, from Greek legends to modern fairy tales.
I'm not ruling it out. 🤷 I'm just ruling out eternal existence. We’re mortal. We aren't some kind of immortal Gods or Supermen who can dodge death during or after this life.
Plus, it feels pointless to argue that life only matters because there's a permanent heaven waiting. This life should be enough on its own. Heaven shouldn't have to provide the meaning for our existence.
Think about it—do you honestly believe it was pure coincidence that a cosmic egg exploded 14 billion years ago, randomly leading to beings like this theologian and Anthony Perez9 who can actually debate on a forum?
Totally possible. Even Hawking wrote that physical forces likely emerged from nothingness, alongside time itself, within an infinite sea of different universes—most of which are just dead ends.
And why would any cosmological theory suggest we were created only to eventually vanish forever?
The mind just can't wrap itself around its own extinction, so it makes up all these myths, from Greek legends to modern fairy tales.
I can wrap my head around the idea of just ceasing to exist. Sure, there’s a real chance that once you kick the bucket, it’s just lights out—nothingness. But honestly? I’m leaning toward the eternal life theory. It just feels more logical to me.
Every religion out there tells us the same thing: the body kicks the bucket, but consciousness just keeps cruising along forever in some form or another. Look, we can’t prove any of that—not really. Sure, you’ve got people claiming they had some life-altering, supernatural experience that changed everything, but that's anecdotal. Still, if you actually sit down and weigh the options, you can pretty much figure out which theory holds more water.
I can't even begin to process this. It’s just... nothing. A total void. Like staring at an empty plate after a long shift at a diner in Des Moines. No substance, no direction, just pure, unadulterated nothingness. What am I supposed to do with this? Give it a review? Rate it on a scale of one to ten? There isn't even enough here to warrant a shrug. Honestly, it's almost impressive how little is going on here. Look, it’s pretty simple: there’s a God who built this whole universe and everything in it, including us. And yeah, there's an afterlife. Period.
I can't really wrap my head around why people act like this is some massive revelation. It’s just basic logic, honestly. We see patterns everywhere, even when they aren't there. It’s like looking at clouds and seeing faces—except instead of fluffy shapes, people are trying to find deep, cosmic significance in every little coincidence. It's exhausting to watch. There’s no God. This whole thing just happened by accident, totally devoid of any actual purpose.
I feel like there's an option here.
a) More realistic.
I'm not ruling it out. 🤷 I'm just ruling out eternal existence. We’re mortal. We aren't some kind of immortal Gods or Supermen who can dodge death during or after this life.
Plus, it feels pointless to argue that life only matters because there's a permanent heaven waiting. This life should be enough on its own. Heaven shouldn't have to provide the meaning for our existence.
Think about it—do you honestly believe it was pure coincidence that a cosmic egg exploded 14 billion years ago, randomly leading to beings like this theologian and Anthony Perez9 who can actually debate on a forum?
Totally possible. Even Hawking wrote that physical forces likely emerged from nothingness, alongside time itself, within an infinite sea of different universes—most of which are just dead ends.
And why would any cosmological theory suggest we were created only to eventually vanish forever?
The mind just can't wrap itself around its own extinction, so it makes up all these myths, from Greek legends to modern fairy tales.
That’s just an atheist hypothesis. Hawking can't claim to know that for certain. Honestly, most people probably want it to be true just so they can indulge in whatever sexual kinks or moral shortcuts they want without feeling guilty. They want to live without consequences. It's pretty clear these types are just pissed off at God and can't stand anyone telling them what to do. They're just rebels looking for a fight for no reason.
I'm not ruling it out. 🤷 I'm just ruling out eternal existence. We’re mortal. We aren't some kind of immortal Gods or Supermen who can dodge death during or after this life.
Plus, it feels pointless to argue that life only matters because there's a permanent heaven waiting. This life should be enough on its own. Heaven shouldn't have to provide the meaning for our existence.
Think about it—do you honestly believe it was pure coincidence that a cosmic egg exploded 14 billion years ago, randomly leading to beings like this theologian and Anthony Perez9 who can actually debate on a forum?
Totally possible. Even Hawking wrote that physical forces likely emerged from nothingness, alongside time itself, within an infinite sea of different universes—most of which are just dead ends.
And why would any cosmological theory suggest we were created only to eventually vanish forever?
The mind just can't wrap itself around its own extinction, so it makes up all these myths, from Greek legends to modern fairy tales.
And why exactly would they need to go?
I'm not ruling it out. 🤷 I'm just ruling out eternal existence. We’re mortal. We aren't some kind of immortal Gods or Supermen who can dodge death during or after this life.
Plus, it feels pointless to argue that life only matters because there's a permanent heaven waiting. This life should be enough on its own. Heaven shouldn't have to provide the meaning for our existence.
Think about it—do you honestly believe it was pure coincidence that a cosmic egg exploded 14 billion years ago, randomly leading to beings like this theologian and Anthony Perez9 who can actually debate on a forum?
Totally possible. Even Hawking wrote that physical forces likely emerged from nothingness, alongside time itself, within an infinite sea of different universes—most of which are just dead ends.
And why would any cosmological theory suggest we were created only to eventually vanish forever?
The mind just can't wrap itself around its own extinction, so it makes up all these myths, from Greek legends to modern fairy tales.
I can wrap my head around the idea of just ceasing to exist. Sure, there’s a real chance that once you kick the bucket, it’s just lights out—nothingness. But honestly? I’m leaning toward the eternal life theory. It just feels more logical to me.
Every religion claims the body dies but consciousness just keeps cruising forever.[/I]
Basically, every salesman is peddling something. Clergy are just selling different versions of the same old story.
We can't prove it—even if some people swear they’ve had life-changing supernatural experiences—but we can probably figure out which option is more realistic.
How does a "special psychic experience" prove that humans are indestructible souls like Superman?
There is no God; it all happened by accident and it's all meaningless.
Everything exists because it exists, and it has its own inherent meaning.
It seems to me that option a) is more realistic.
With fairies and unicorns? Sure, it's more colorful and imaginative, but... Like the wise Dawkins said: "Does a garden need fairies and elves to be beautiful?"
That's just an atheistic hypothesis.
So what's the alternative? If it weren't that, it would be the other one—theistic. lol
Hawking can't know for sure. Though most people would love it if it were true, just so they could enjoy all sorts of sexual freedoms without fear, indulging in sin and immorality....
Especially Hawkins, with his one working muscle. And I'm not talking about the muscle you're implying...
People like that are just pissed off at God and can't handle authority. They're rebels for the sake of being rebels.
Judging by the God in the Bible, even those rebels have plenty of reasons to despise Him.
The Lord of Hosts says: "Go and strike down every newborn! Otherwise, I will curse you forever."And why should they disappear?
We didn't exist before we were born. Why would we suddenly become immortal?
I can contemplate my own nonexistence.
How exactly do you imagine not existing? 😂
I can help you out: it's about the same way you imagine being eternal.
So, basically, you can't wrap your head around it.
Sure, there's a chance there's nothing after death, but I lean toward the theory of eternal life because it feels more logical to me.
Benjamin Taylor6:
You remind me of my late neighbor. She’d always argue whenever her son mentioned starting some business: told him his best business was sitting on the couch. Just lie there and watch TV all day. Uses a little electricity and you don't have to eat much. Real business requires actual work, taxes, and endless time.
You can lie on the couch if someone hands you at least $333 a month. If not, you're planting crops or cleaning stairwells.
Did that neighbor transition into eternal existence too? 😂
but I lean toward the theory of eternal life because it feels more logical to me.
It's "more logical" to you that something created ten years ago exists eternally, rather than just a drop of water merging back into the ocean it came from.
