Think about it..... that would mean we are here on our own.  \n\n-No GOd\n-No devil\n-No hell or heaven.\n\nWhat it seems like now is that man can't handle this.....they  can;t handle there being no god or no religion.  They need to beleive in something....they need to put those questions to rest.  The important questions that RELIGIONS put to rest.\n\nLike:  What happens when I die?\nRelgion says: Heaven or earth.\n\nDo you really think that the poor people of the world would be content in their poor conditions if they didn't believe they were going to heaven?\n\nI think NOT!  They think they will get a better life later so they suffer to make it to heaven.\n\nA sad story.\n\nYou really need to question religion:\n-Why would god the all loving burn people for eternity in hell?\n-How in the world did GOD ( the all knowing / The all powerful ) Let the devil happen?\n-Why punish us with DEATH and NO paradise?  WE had nothing to do with it.\n\nLEARN THAT RELIGION IS HERE TO PUT ORDER IN THE WORLD!
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I admit that it's possible God doesn't exist, but I still believe in Him.
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I don't think you have to believe in God to believe in some kind of afterlife, there are many relgions in the world each one with it's own beliefs and viewpoints.  I personally believe in a soul, but that does not automatically mean I believe in Heaven.  I do believe something wonderful will happen when I die, I am just not sure what that is yet, and I hope it is along time before I find out.  Maybe he was there, because evryone was thinking about him.  It's hard to say.
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Hi, and thanks for your thoughtful posting. It would be nice if we could all be depended upon to live in peace together. However, bad things happen to good people, and good acts get repaied by evil ones. This is the fallen nature of human beings, we are imperfect and can never be completly "good." \n\nTherefore, if there was an after-life, then were it to be filled with fallen beings like ourselves, it would not be any beter than our world today where genocide, rape, bigotry and the like are regular occurances. \n\nAll world religions except christiantiy have one thing in common. They require the beliver to work for their "redemption" and usually have no assurance of salvation after their death. Bhuddhism is no exception. The eight-fold path to enlightment requires one to act in the example Bhudda set, but give no assurance that this will lead to nirvana or life after death.\n\nChristianity acknowledges we have all fallen short. However, our Lord loved us so much that while we still did not know him, Christ humbled himself and became man. His life was perfect and sinless and his death was a sacrifice for the rest of us. His ressurection is proof that by simply "beliving in him" we can receive the assurance of salavation and life after death.\n\nPerhaps one reason that some Christians are so confrontational is becuase our way does not require the acts or works or sacrcifices that other religions do. We have a tremendous amount of freedom which may lead to hipocracy and poor behaviou. However, do not let the few bad apples turn you away from exploring the truth for yourself.
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It's an interesting story. Although, I believe that heaven and hell is much different. I believe that to get to either one or the other, we choose. Now this is where people get lost. Obviously no one chooses to go to hell (not that they know of). I believe that hell is a place where we are separated from God. Therefore our soul burns with grief and we gnash our teeth. Heaven is a place where we are connected with God. We are designed to be with God and that is why it burns to be separated. You see, people choose all their lives to live without God. God simply gives them what they have always wanted. Separation.
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What makes you think you have to have a firm decision of what awaits you after death?  Unless you ask someone who has died, you aren't going to know, so why agonize over it?  You'll find out when you get there.  Right now, you're here, so pay attention to one thing at a time.\n\nVarious religions have different beliefs about the afterlife that they hold firmly as hope for a better world and compensation for the suffering they've endured in this one.\n\nPeople without religious beliefs, or those who have chosen to spurn their family's faith, often believe that there is nothing after death.  Those thoughts often begin with a basis in not wanting to believe there is a hell to punish them - the rest just falls into place.\n\nDeath is the big unknown, so naturally there is a lot of speculation about it, and has been, down through the ages.  That's why most religions offer something of an answer.  Some have a heaven (of various names), some have repeated cycles of life on Earth to offer more learning experience, some - oh you get the drift here.\n\nIt's natural for humans to fear what they don't know, and since we don't know what follows death, some are afraid.  Others have religious guidelines to follow, and fear is alleviated, often replaced with anticipation or even joy.\n\nWhichever category you fall into, the fact still remains that we won't know until it happens to us, individually.  Why waste your energy worrying about it?  Make your own decision about what you believe, let everyone else alone to make theirs, and get on with your life.
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You  obviously do not know scripture, I suggest you read this yourself.  There is no afterlife as you describe it. There is only heaven or hell after death. And, believe me, one will know where they are.   Either in heaven with peace, joy, love and life with Jesus forever, OR in hellfire.. It wont be something you have to ask yourself.   Be sure what you choose for yourself now. And, if people did know and believe this, they would surely live their life very differntly, but most tend to reject it, becaue they dont want to give up how they live and think.   \nNo, it wont ever be more of the same thing as it is  now.  absolutely not.   This is not heaven,and its not hell .  But, both are coming. Be sure you make a choice to go where you go that wont leave you eternally regretting your decison.
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Its either they'll go to Heaven or Hell in a form of soul with the likeness of human body. Please see the links below (sources) to guide you more in this area.\n\nHell\n\nWhy does Hell exist?\n\nThe place Hell is where God cast Lucifer and his legions after rebelling against Him. Lucifer was an archangel with, like others, a free will which he abused and assumed himself higher and mightier that God. Some other angels believe Lucifer, which made God angry so God casts all of these abomination to the place called Hell.\n\nWhy does wicked / unsaved souls leads to Hell?\n\nSince Lucifer or Satan has no power over God, he lured His creations with His likeness (human) to his realm by tricking us, first Adam and Eve, then down to us.\n\nHow can we be saved?\n\nThis is the very reason why the Son of God came to earth to save our soul and pay for our sins. For God loves us so much and He doesn't want any of us to go to such a place. In order to be saved, we should accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, and that we should accept His love and forgiveness, that he died for our sins. On the Judgment day, the Hell itself will be cast to the Lake of Fire, which will be the second death.\n\nWhere is the Hell?\n\nHell is located at the center of the earth. Which forms like a lying silhouette of a human, with head, torso and limb-like dwellings.\n\nHow is it like to be in Hell?\n\nFirst of all, as souls (you after death), we still have all the senses we used to have in our body, only much much keener. And since you're from earth, you even have the feeling that you have flesh (burning sensation, thirst, hunger), only that you wouldn't die the second time.\n\nWhen your soul is at Hell, you don't have strength at all to save yourself. \n\nDEMONS\nHell is full of demons which looks like a very deformed humanoid of up to 12-13 ft tall. Their limbs are like one is longer and the other one is shorter. Some have big heads, others are small. Some has longer torso, others have longer legs, and so on...\nDemons are ignorant, all they know is hatred to humankind (souls). Which resembles God's likeness. They are unimaginably strong. They don't have mercy, so whenever they see a soul, what they do best is to tear it apart in agony (senses are keener, remember?)\n\nStench\nThe stench in Hell is like all of the bad odors combined (rotten eggs or foods, decaying carcasses, feces, sulphur, etc.) multiplied by 1000. It is terrible, very very horrendous, and to think that our senses are much much keener. If a body went to Hell, it would've died. But no body can go there except for soul, which cannot die. The stench alone will make you long for death, but death will not come for you are already dead.\n\nDarkness and sounds\nHell has a very very pitch black surrounding. None can be seen on earth of such a dark place. There was a blackness that you couldn't even imagine. All you'll hear from hell is the sound of screaming, billions of people screaming in that place. A scream of anguish, torture, very loud ang penetrating. You can't get away from that screams, you'll have to endure it forever 'cause there's no way out from Hell. No hope, no salvation, non-ceasing.\n\nFear in Hell\nOn surroundings alone you'll feel fear, from the sound and smell and darkness. But Hell alone without what mentioned above can make you feel fear. It grips you. Its like seeing a very scary movie at its climax then take that and multiply it to a thousand and hold it there, that is how you stay all the time! This is another thing that you'll endure forever in Hell. For there's no escape.\n\nHeat\nThe heat was so intense, it could kill your body a mile away but you don't die in Hell. The fire in there is your only but terrible light. It's too hot but at the same time its too dim. Not enough to decrease the darkness around.\n\n\nThere's no rest, no hope, and all fear, eternal torture, and shame in Hell. Not even a fool
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Sola Scriptoria[isim?]!!! W00t!\n\nI think things are pretty much predestined but we've still got plenty of wiggle room.\nKind of like God has set the basic pattern for things and lets us fill in the details. \n\nYou've been wondering this for a while, haven't you? I think I remember you asking pretty mush the same question when you were 10 or something.\nIf you actually believe and accept (accepting is the important part) that Jesus is the Son of God who died for your sins and was resurected, you're going to heaven. Even if you're stuggling with "being good", you're still saved.\nAnd as for God deciding beforehand who's going to heaven and who's not. Well, if it was up to Him all of mankind would end up in heaven and there wouldn't be a Hell because everyone would be perfect. But He gave us free will and Adam and Eve took advantage of that and now look at things.\nGod knows everything and is all powerfull but I think he decided to let some things out of His grip and give us free will because He's nice like that.\n\n(And yeah, I have class this morning but not 'till 1050)
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I totally agree with you,   But keep in mind that when it's all over, there won't be that many people from this earth going to heaven.\n In answer to your question,   Satan has thrown a blindfold over the eyes of the people, that they can't see,  Remember the verse in the Bible  " A child will lead them"?  The reference to the child  is because only a child will not already be defiled by this world..\n Think about your favorite food,  Now wonder to yourself what it would be like if you never tasted your favorite food before,, It would not be your favorite food, would it?   Sex is first tried by teens and even younger children, because it's being taught in our schools. Once they try it they like it, they do it , until it's an obsession.            and the A.C.L.U. is standing back with their boss "satan" laughing . But keep heart, for in Revelation it says, that satan and his followers will be cast into a LAKE OF FIRE...  But it doesn't help our teens now though, except a good dose of AIDS..... That might cure them..  Hopefully some of our teens will stand back and watch before jumping in the sack, or back seat...\nWe had a visiting preacher that said he saw a bumper sticker that said " If it feels good, do it.... So he said he rearended him, later when asked why he did that , he replied It felt good.. The wrong message is being taught in our schools, and in most homes, also, I heard a father say to a boyfriend of his daughter,  If my daughter gets pregnant,  I'll break your neck, But to his buddys, about his son, Ah he's just out sowing his wild oats,   Not CARING that it's someone else's daughter he sowing with..
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I believe that I will have no afterlife.\n\nOr rather, I believe this: I cannot imagine a god so cruel as to condemn me to an eternally unchanging afterlife. Sure, I can imagine enlightenment that could last a long, long time--it would be interesting to explore the universe and unlock its mysteries, or to reincarnate over and over as different beings, up to a point--but I cannot imagine any existence for eternity without it becoming horrible.\n\nAnd thus, since I cannot believe in a god so cruel, I believe that either there will be no afterlife at all, or there will be no afterlife for the being that I consider to be "me." In other words, if what I become after my death can somehow find fulfillment in an eternal afterlife, then it won't be "me" and therefore not worth worrying about.\n\nI'm young--around 40--but don't see any reason to want an afterlife. I certainly want to not-die in this life, though. I find this life just fine, and would like to experience a lot more of it. I just don't want eternity.
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Dear Wejut, There are many questions involving the afterlife. the reason religion was invented was because we all have a natural curiosity to know what is beyond this life. The Bible say's However that No religion can Get us to heaven. Listen to What Jesus said, "unless a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of heaven". In other words he is telling us none of our work based religions are acceptable, But that we must be Saved. But Why? let me explain with a few questions........\n\nHave you ever lied (even once--fibs, white lies, etc.)? Ever stolen (anything--the value is irrelevant)? Jesus said, "Whoever looks upon a woman to lust after her, has committed adultery already with her in his heart." Have you ever looked with lust? If you have said "Yes" to these three questions, by your own admission, you are a lying, thieving, adulterer at heart; and we’ve only looked at three of the Ten Commandments. Nothing you’ve ever done is hid from His holy eyes. Will you be innocent or guilty on the Day of Judgment? Listen to your conscience. You know that you will be guilty, and therefore end up in Hell. That’s not God’s will. He provided a way for you and I to be forgiven. \nHe sent His Son to take our punishment: "God commended His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." He was bruised for our iniquities. Jesus then rose from the dead and defeated death. \nYour own so-called “goodness” can’t get you into heaven any more than mine could.  Jesus is the only way to Heaven. He is the "Door," the only "mediator." There is salvation in no other name, so pray something like this: "Dear God, I repent of all of my sins (confess them). This day I put my trust in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Please forgive me and grant me your gift of everlasting life. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen."
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Heaven exist. In truth, its our "real home" and we're just foreigners here on Earth. Hell also exist, and all of Satan's forces do their best for us to be their "prisoners" in Hell by deceiving us to commit sin. But if we persist and endure our sufferings here on Earth, and if we believe in our only Saviour Jesus Christ, we will have eternal life in Heaven. Otherwise, we will perish forever in Hell. That is the only truth. Everything here on Earth, mostly what is seen, are all temporary. Our soul only belongs in Heaven so please don't let yourself be deceived with temptations. I'll pray for your "enlightment" and salvation everyday. God bless.
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First, I believe you cease to exist.  Then, if there is a God then he must be a just god.  I raised 4 children.  When they misbehaved they got punished.  But I never burned them nor did I punish them for the rest of their lives.  If the bible is true then I am made in god's image.  Unjust punishment is repulsive to me.  The thought of burning people actually was something the pagans did, casting their children into the fire before their god Mo'lech.  The bible says that was something that never came up into his (God's) heart.  (Jer. 32:35)  If that is true then HELL must be something religious leaders invented to scare their partitioners into following THEIR laws. (i.e. contributions)\n\nThe bible says the wage sin pays is death (Romans 6:23).  Therefore, whoever dies has paid for their sin.  Why would they be punished after suffering death?  Doesn't seem just to me.  What's more astounding is the thought of no parole.  Suffer eternity for what you did in only one lifetime?  I thought God was supposed to be just.\n\nSo, I know (believe) that at death you simply sleep a sleep from which there is no dreaming nor awakening.
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Well first of all I believe that all things happen for a reason. Second of all we all are tested in life. God's children are under his protection. God will not allow us to go through more than he knows we can handle. \nThings on earth that we go through are test that we must face. God does not want anyone to "Suffer". He would rather for us all to be saved and receive his gift of eternal life and fall into his hands of protection. This way we know that when we die we will no longer suffer. We will all be happy. No more sorrows and tears.\nBut if people think they are suffering now....I hate to see what they think when they don't except Christ into their lives and serve him...because believe it or not, the end is coming. God will come like a thief in the night...without warning. In Hell there is going to be more suffering than there were on earth. That is a promise.
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To "Just my opinion"...I am a very good person and I am atheist. I do not deny the existence of god out of fear. I just don't believe. I am not afraid of hell because I have no reason to be afraid.  I do nothing that would be constituted as "sin" either.  I do not have to fear hell to be a good person!!  It is sad that most religious people are only truly good people out of fear.  They do not seem to do anything for anyone else for any reason beside their own self benefit...heaven.  I am not in denial.  I think that it is you who is in denial...you need something to explain what you do not understand.  You do not want to accept that there is no purpose for human existence and that you only have one life.  I guess I understand why people believe.  It would be comforting to think that after death, there is something else.  I prefer to live life  based on fact, and live the one life that I KNOW I have to the fullest.  Not to WASTE it worshiping something that is not even there!! (Sorry if I have been offensive to anyone else besides this guy)
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This Life is temporary. 60,70,even 100 years at the most. Time flies by everyday. One thing everyone can agree on is that One day we will all Die. But the differences come on what will happen after Death or if anything will. From the Islamic view we beleive this life is a Test to see who will enter Heaven and who will enter Hell. The way to Heaven is to Obey and worship God. By following God's rules and restrictions. Since God is PERFECT we should expect that the path to Him would be from a Perfect Source. That would be the Quran and God challenges any one to find any doubt in it or produce a single chapter like it.\n"1 Alif. Lam. Mim. \n2 This is the Scripture whereof there is no doubt, a guidance unto those who ward off (evil).  \n3 Who believe in the Unseen, and establish worship, and spend of that We have bestowed upon them;  \n4 And who believe in that which is revealed unto thee (Muhammad) and that which was revealed before thee, and are certain of the Hereafter.  \n5 These depend on guidance from their Lord. These are the successful."  (Ch.2, Verses 1-5)\n"Or do they say: "He (Muhammad SAW) has forged it?" Say: "Bring then a Soorah (chapter) like unto it, and call upon whomsoever you can, besides Allah, if you are truthful!"  (Chapter #10, Verse #38)\n\nAs Muslims we beleive that after Death everybody who everlived will be Ressurrected Again For The Day Of Judgement. In which we will find out who is going to Heaven or HEll. As stated in the Quran.\n"48 And they say: "When will this promise (i.e. Resurrection) be fulfilled, if you are truthful?"  \n49 They await only but a single Saihah (shout, etc.), which will seize them while they are disputing!  \n50 Then they will not be able to make bequest, nor they will return to their family.  \n51 And the Trumpet will be blown (i.e. the second blowing) and behold! From the graves they will come out quickly to their Lord.  \n52 They will say: "Woe to us! Who has raised us up from our place of sleep." (It will be said to them): "This is what the Most Beneficent (Allah) had promised, and the Messengers spoke truth!"  \n53 It will be but a single Saihah (shout, etc.), so behold! They will all be brought up before Us!  \n54 This Day (Day of Resurrection), none will be wronged in anything, nor will you be requited anything except that which you used to do.  \n55 Verily, the dwellers of the Paradise, that Day, will be busy in joyful things.  \n56 They and their wives will be in pleasant shade, reclining on thrones.  \n57 They will have therein fruits (of all kinds) and all that they ask for.  \n58 (It will be said to them): Salamun (peace be on you), a Word from the Lord (Allah), Most Merciful.  \n59 (It will be said): "And O you Al-Mujrimoon (criminals, polytheists, sinners, disbelievers in the Islamic Monotheism, wicked evil ones, etc.)! Get you apart this Day (from the believers).  \n60 Did I not ordain for you, O Children of Adam, that you should not worship Shaitan (Satan). Verily, he is a plain enemy to you.  \n61 And that you should worship Me (Alone Islamic Monotheism, and set up not rivals, associate-gods with Me). That is a Straight Path.  \n62 And indeed he (Satan) did lead astray a great multitude of you. Did you not, then, understand?  \n63 This is Hell which you were promised!  \n64 Burn therein this Day, for that you used to disbelieve.  \n65 This Day, We shall seal up their mouths, and their hands will speak to Us, and their legs will bear witness to what they used to earn. (It is said that ones left thigh will be the first to bear the witness). (Tafsir At-Tabaree, Vol. 22, Page 24)  \n66 And if it had been Our Will, We would surely have wiped out (blinded) their eyes, so that they would struggle for the Path, how then would they see?  \n67 And if it had been Our Will, We could have transformed them (into animals or lifeless objects) in their places. Then they should have been unable to go f
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if we die and go to hell, as the statement goes..then think of this  we are already in hell...rape, murder, child abuse, corruption, deciet, brother against sister against father against mother and war and overall mental chaos..we are in hell so when we die we all go to heaven after attoning for our sins to progress even further, so yes the beast is here :)