What do you guys think about the idea of living to 500?

Five hundred years? Honestly, that feels like such a small number when you really stop to think about it. It’s as if we humans were fundamentally designed to exist for much longer—maybe even forever, or somewhere in that cosmic ballpark. We just seem to have this little glitch in our genetic code holding us back. You know, history is full of legends about people who lived far beyond a normal lifespan; I mean, look at the stories of Methuselah. Back then, it seems like aging wasn't this rapid, relentless sprint it is today, but a much slower, more graceful process.

silvergardener152 said:Five hundred years? Honestly, that feels like such a small number when you really stop to think about it. It’s as if we humans were fundamentally designed to exist for much longer—maybe even forever, or somewhere in that cosmic ballpark. We just seem to have this little glitch in our genetic code holding us back. You know, history is full of legends about people who lived far beyond a normal lifespan; I mean, look at the stories of Methuselah. Back then, it seems like aging wasn't this rapid, relentless sprint it is today, but a much slower, more graceful process.

So "near eternity" puts us at roughly the year 821, right? 🤔

Michael Gonzalez77 said:So "near eternity" puts us at roughly the year 821, right? 🤔

Oh, it’s definitely not 821—that’s practically just the beginning! 🙂 The eternal cycle lasts as long as the sun continues to shine.

silvergardener152 said:Oh, it’s definitely not 821—that’s practically just the beginning! 🙂 The eternal cycle lasts as long as the sun continues to shine.

Hmm, I don't think a person actually lives that long. 🤔

Think of a human being as nothing more than a vehicle—like an F1 car designed for the purpose of self-discovery. If you cling too tightly to your physical body or your ego, treating them as your entire "self," you aren't going to fare well in the grand scheme of the universe. Honestly, if someone lived for 1,000 years while staying that attached, it would be a living hell. You'd just be chased by your own thoughts, consumed by your emotions, while your body decays and your mind falls apart.

Michael Gonzalez77 said:Hmm, I don't think a person actually lives that long. 🤔

Think of a human being as nothing more than a vehicle—like an F1 car designed for the purpose of self-discovery. If you cling too tightly to your physical body or your ego, treating them as your entire "self," you aren't going to fare well in the grand scheme of the universe. Honestly, if someone lived for 1,000 years while staying that attached, it would be a living hell. You'd just be chased by your own thoughts, consumed by your emotions, while your body decays and your mind falls apart.

There’s this beautiful promise out there, isn't there? This idea that humanity might one day live as long as the sun itself, dwelling in an earthly paradise, perpetually young, healthy, and perfect. It reminds me of that profound passage: "And he who sat upon the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new.' And he said to me, 'Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.'"

silvergardener152 said:There’s this beautiful promise out there, isn't there? This idea that humanity might one day live as long as the sun itself, dwelling in an earthly paradise, perpetually young, healthy, and perfect. It reminds me of that profound passage: "And he who sat upon the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new.' And he said to me, 'Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.'"

True, but I don't think that means we'll live forever in a literal, flesh-and-blood sense. It's more about being realigned with the principle of growth, allowing for spiritual advancement, which naturally flows into better health, creativity, and intelligence. Think of a human being as a complex structure made of various "bodies" or layers of being. The physical layer eventually fails due to circumstances beyond our control—whether you live to be 70 or 17,000 years old, the physical level, along with the subtle matter that existed when humans inhabited higher dimensions, simply breaks down over time. It's a factual reality: everything is composed of sub-elements, which are themselves built from even finer elements. Nothing exists as a permanent foundation; everything has its own underlying base. Just like matter in the cosmos, everything is cyclical—it arises from energy and eventually returns to it. When I say "energy," I'm not talking about gravity or electricity, but rather the energy of the subtle realm.

It’s beautiful to believe in the "what happens when it happens" aspect, but we really need to focus on the here and now. Right now, humans aren't living eternally in a physical form, nor will we ever. Of course, if you take things entirely literally, it might seem possible, but that usually just means someone hasn't fully grasped the deeper meaning. All the best.

silvergardener152 said:Oh, it’s definitely not 821—that’s practically just the beginning! 🙂 The eternal cycle lasts as long as the sun continues to shine.

👍 finally, one specific word.

The sun won't even be necessary anymore, according to what's written in Revelation, so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy life...😁😵:klap:

People are just little lilies, and that’s why they die so young...

hiddenbear3 said:The sun won't even be necessary anymore, according to what's written in Revelation, so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy life...😁😵:klap:

Well, you're making that claim to everyone on the planet, but thankfully, that isn't quite how it works! It’s just that the Holy City won't require sunlight anymore. The sun and Earth themselves remain unmoved. We're talking about a new heaven, a new Earth, and new people; there won't be a sea, because the wicked are like a restless ocean that never finds peace. It's all deep symbolism.

I’m not the one making these claims; I’m simply pointing you toward the scripture you claim to follow. If you truly believe in the Revelation or the Apocalypse from the New Testament, then you really ought to have a deeper understanding of what those texts actually contain. Because, let’s be honest, no true believer would ever attempt to swallow their own waste! 🤣😵😁

When you bring up the idea of eternal life to skeptics, it just seems to grate on them—they bristle at the very notion, and I suppose there isn't much one can do about it, given how much they truly loathe the thought.

We've always been this way, and honestly, we'll stay exactly like this forever...

Maria Robinson2 said:When you bring up the idea of eternal life to skeptics, it just seems to grate on them—they bristle at the very notion, and I suppose there isn't much one can do about it, given how much they truly loathe the thought.

It's because they know deep down that every struggle, every ounce of hardship, eventually has to reach an end...

silvergardener152 said:There’s this beautiful promise out there, isn't there? This idea that humanity might one day live as long as the sun itself, dwelling in an earthly paradise, perpetually young, healthy, and perfect. It reminds me of that profound passage: "And he who sat upon the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new.' And he said to me, 'Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.'"

In the Revelation, it actually mentions there won't even be a need for the sun anymore, so you have a very long life ahead of you. Enjoy it!

Maria Robinson2 said:When you bring up the idea of eternal life to skeptics, it just seems to grate on them—they bristle at the very notion, and I suppose there isn't much one can do about it, given how much they truly loathe the thought.

Personally, I think they just get tired of hearing the same old recycled nonsense about an eternal hell waiting for them if they don't "accept Christ as their Savior."

I lived my entire life and passed away with nothing but the hope that he would find the company of Christ on the other side!!

"You’re gonna be working yourself to the bone just to put food on the table, until you finally return to the Earth you came from... because dust is all we are, and to dust we all return." ..............

Michael Gonzalez77 said:Personally, I think they just get tired of hearing the same old recycled nonsense about an eternal hell waiting for them if they don't "accept Christ as their Savior."

That’s basically why people find it so incredibly tedious.