I am a Christian and I have my belief on this, but what is your opinion on what happens to us when we die?
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I live by this statement....I would rather believe in God and heaven and find out I am right when I get there.... then to not believe and find out I am wrong when I arrive!
402213
I am a Christian, so I know where I'm going after I die, and I do look forward to it.  I do not fear death.  I love life, don't get me wrong.  I'm glad that I didn't take my life when I thought I had nothing left to live for.  Life is worth the living, but once my body dies, I'll be in a better place, one where there is no sadness, no tears, no more pain.
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I'm sorry to hear about your friend, as well as the others who have died. That's rough.\n\n(We had an incident here a month ago where an 8th grade girl was killed crossing the street at night walking home from a dance. Some of the kids witnessed it, and the community was shaken by the whole thing. It was just so unexpected, and seemingly unfair.)\n\nAs you can see from the earlier answers here, people disagree tremendously on whether an afterlife exists, and what it might be like if it does.\n\nDeath is a hard reality that we all must come to grips with eventually. The fact is simply that, like it or not, we all have to die, and we don't quite know (in any sort of way that can be "proven") what waits for us on the other side until after the fact. \n\nOh, we can firmly believe certain things about life after death, but it's still a matter of faith for everyone concerned.\n\nYour belief about an afterlife really is going to hinge on what you choose to believe about this world, who God is (if you decide he exists), what sort of relationship you could have with him, and how that relationship could come into being. \n\n[Based on my life experience and what I see to make the most sense, I do believe in an afterlife, God, and human souls who will be close to each other after death. Heaven's not a trophy or an amusement park reward like it is often portrayed ("Believe the right thing, and win the big prize!"), it's being close to all the people who have learned how to truly love others and God ahead of themselves... a place where you can be completely open because you know you are safe and accepted.] \n\nI wish I could give you a clear answer. What I can give you instead is a bit of direction: If you're worried about death and whether your loved ones will still be around for you afterwards, I would start with the search for God. The answer to that riddle for you will greatly determine what you believe about death.\n\nDon't be scared to search and explore, and enjoy life as you go in the meanwhile. Death is a hard thing to deal with, true; but when we accept it as simply a reality, we can live life in the moment without worrying about it.
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We go to heaven or hell...it's up to you to decide what you do after you die...wanna go to heaven and have eternal life..go to church, pray to god and get saved..want to go to hell,,,live a sinful life, do what you want....the choice is really up to you
671982
I think it's because we don't know what's after you die. Well it's scary. If your Cristian or Muslim you believe in after life  I don't know for the others. if there is a hell won't you be afraid to die?
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A, of course, most christians do not realize that they already are in heaven on earth.  When we die it will be all over, the end. We don't even know that once we were part of human race.\n\nSo, don't look forward to be with God in Heaven, this is the only life we have, enjoy it while you can.
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IT IS THE ONE QUESTION NO LIVING PERSON CAN ANSWER,WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I DIE?This is the correct answer folks!
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I have to disagree with a previous respondent who said, "What do you remember before you were born? Well that is exactly what it will be like after you die."  Has he been dead already?  How does he know?  I THINK -- although no one can know for sure -- that we will certainly know when we're dead.  When you ask about experiencing the world around us, you're automatically asking about the afterlife, with some interplay with religious beliefs -- there's no separating one from the other.  Because I believe there's an afterlife, I also believe that we will experience the world around us, but on another plane.  Certainly we'll be able to interact after death, but primarily and most directly with those who have already died as well.
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Our life is a journey for us to experience, learn and grow.  I don't believe death is the end; it is just a doorway to another existence for us.  I think that what we learn in this life we carry with us.\n\nGod also put us here to be witnesses to God's creation.  We have a mission to share and spread God's love and wisdom to the world.\n\nLife is so unexpectedly strange, painful and wonderful.  Going thru it with everything you have is the only way you will see how it all turns out.
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This is a very important question because understanding what happens to us at death determines how we live our lives.\n\nThe bible teaches us that when we die we cease to exsist. Gen 3:19 says that we came from dust and we return to dust when we die.  Ecclesiastes 9:10 says that there is no work nor devising nor knowledge nor wisdom in Sheol (the grave) the place to which we are all going.  Ecclesiastes 9:5 tells us that the dead are conscious of nothing at all.  Ezekiel 18:4 tells us that the soul that is sinning dies.\n\nSo there is no life after death.  Heaven is not the destination of all good people and Hell is not the destination for all bad people and unbelievers don't pass on to eternal death.\n\nHell is simply the grave, a state of non-exsistence.  It is also called Hades and Sheol.  Did you know that the bible speaks of Jesus as being in hell? Read Acts 2:22-28\n\nOur hope is found in the Sacrifice Jesus made in our behalf.  He gave his perfect life in exchange for the perfect life that Adam lost. Jesus will apply his sacrifice in our behalf in the future.  He will also bring about Armageddon to cleanse the earth of all who refuse to obey God and Jesus will destroy all other Governments.  As King of God's Kingdom he will be able to restore the earth to the paradise that Adam lost. \n\n1 Corinthians 15:20-28 says, "However, now Christ has been raised up from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep [in death]. For since death is through a man, resurrection of the dead is also through a man. For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive. But each one in his own rank: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who belong to the Christ during his presence. Next, the end, when he hands over the kingdom to his God and Father, when he has brought to nothing all government and all authority and power. For he must rule as king until [God] has put all enemies under his feet. As the last enemy, death is to be brought to nothing. For [God] “subjected all things under his feet.” But when he says that ‘all things have been subjected,’ it is evident that it is with the exception of the one who subjected all things to him. But when all things will have been subjected to him, then the Son himself will also subject himself to the One who subjected all things to him, that God may be all things to everyone. \n\nAlso read Revelation 21:3-4, Psalm 37:29, 37\n\nI hope this helps.
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If Jesus comes before I die, i will be called up to meet him in the air. If i die before he comes i will go to Heaven. Why? Because I have been saved By the Grace of God.
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Thank goodness, yes we will!  Then, we live again for eternity!  So, don't fear death, as Jesus conquered death.  Go to church, learn about Jesus, and find salvation.
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Well, I used to wonder the exact same thing...\nUntil I realized I would never find answers that would PROVE everything. Do I believe in God, yes. But, I've come to realize the whole concept of heaven and hell is just to much for me. After all, nobody really knows what happens after death, only the people who experience it. So, I guess we'll all know when we get there. I hope and I believe there is a heaven...although the concept of living for all eternity, once again, is too much for me. This is just my experience with it all. \nMy advice...find which religion works best for you, have faith in that religion, live your life and enjoy it, and be the best person you can be. \nI hope that all made sense. It's starting to get late and I'm extremely tired. lol. I wish you the best of luck and may you find the journey best for you!
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I agree with the concept. Our salvation is completely dependant on the way we lead our life on planet earth. I personally believe salvation is not a state after death but a realisation of truth while living!
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It all depends on the way you think and your opinions/religion. Maybe, you do go to Heaven, and continue life there. Maybe, you come back into life as a different creature. Maybe, the thoughts and soul become non-existent.\nNobody knows the answer to this question because after a person "kicks the bucket" they cannot communicate with us again (or so it is thought...?) So the living will probably never know.
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Nobody knows what happens to us when we die, or this concept of hell or heaven. Well by catholic mythology, i think as long as you live a good life, christian or not, youll go to heaven, or spend a few years in purgatory at the most, because comon, then over half of the world would be going to hell. Heaven would be like some deluxe snob club where only a few members were allowed in.\n\nBut realistically our concept of heaven and hell has grown out of control, its turned into a huge bribe, but hey i guess it works a lot of the time. The jews (the religion christianty evoloved out of) didnt have a strict conept of heaven or hell, they knew to live life good, and that god would punish them in life for unfaithfulness and sometimes the punishment would carry over to those that were close to them. They had some slight concept of bliss and punishment in the afterlife but it didnt consume all the time and thought as it does in christianity. Actually it sounds like it was tampered with somewhat by rulers and writers.\n\nI dont think jesus wants us to suffer, if anything i think hed give us a redo, in a soemwhat reincarntional concept., then again if jesus did exist and was god's son.\n\ndont worry about it so much and just try to live a good life by the golden rule.\n\ndont take naything form the bible literally, most of its to be taken out of context into your own consideration and recieve a message and apply it to your own life.
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Thankyou and as a Christian who got sucked into that thinking once, I whole heartedly agree with you.  \n\nChristians like to think that somehow their generation is the one.  It won't be, you'll die just like your grandparents and their grandparents.  North Americans aren't used to death.\n\nHe'll come when He Wants to come.  No sooner.  And it will be perfect and at a perfect time.