LemonMelon
More 5G Than Man
I often do that!
What's this one about?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, counseling, science, the afterlife...not a bug pinus in sight.
I often do that!
What's this one about?
I do think you can and have disproved God.
However the possibility of an afterlife or at least something more after death is entirely plausible.
As one of the atheists with no afterlife to live for, I am perfectly fine with this life being all I get. I think it's strange that people need the concept of an afterlife either to make life worth living and inspire them to live better OR in some cases I think it's used as a crutch to write off not having a great life - you suffer or fuck up but there's the afterlife to make up for it.
I live for pleasure in the moment. Now this doesn't literally mean, every moment I seek euphoria, but I live to have meaning. I get this from learning, from social interactions and relationships, from seeing and experiencing things (for me, a lot of travel), from reading and writing and watching movies and seeing art and listening to music. And it doesn't bother me that I'll be gone and nonexistent and that everything I was will cease. I'm living to be happy and fulfilled now. Don't get me wrong - I'd like to leave my mark on the world, both in the field I'm interested in (not necessarily going to happen) and through people I meet and have relationships with. And I know it'll be a small mark but that is really enough for me.
elem why arne't you on aim?
When did this happen? I and millions of others missed the memo.
very briefly yes, then i need to leave and FINISH MY MOTHERFUCKING WORKBecause I'm having a difficult enough time following this thread atm.
Would you like to chat on AIM for a bit?
I have no desire to matter.
When did this happen? I and millions of others missed the memo.
Why is one more plausible than the other? Material evidence is preferable.
very briefly yes, then i need to leave and FINISH MY MOTHERFUCKING WORK
Yeah, we definitely differ here.
But, again, more power to you. I hope I'm not coming off as egotistical (if not presumptuous) right now...wasn't my intention.
An afterlife and a god should be seen as two seperate things. An afterlife could be a new level of consciousness or a state of pure energy. The possibilities are endless.
Basically all conceptualisations of the afterlife with which I am familiar rely in some way on the presence of a deity. How does the afterlife exist and function in the absence of a deity?
DreamOutLoud, I can't remember the name of the medication I take. I know my medication doesn't work and I should say something but I want my family to think I'm okay. I don't want them worrying about me. It's not fair to them.
Am I going to have to write a book on the scientific possibilities of an afterlife? I'm shocked this hasn't been explored.
Can you describe what the pills look like?DreamOutLoud, I can't remember the name of the medication I take. I know my medication doesn't work and I should say something but I want my family to think I'm okay. I don't want them worrying about me. It's not fair to them.
I hope your struggle continues to turn out well.
The afterlife is a non-falsifiable claim, so I don't see what science has got to do with it.
Because you cling to non-falsifiable claims, tradition, etc.
I say this as somebody who began to study theology because he wanted to confirm his religious beliefs and has come out an atheist.
By the way, am I the only person here that's not an athiest?
By the way, am I the only person here that's not an athiest?
By the way, am I the only person here that's not an athiest?
elmel isn't
Can you describe what the pills look like?
And your family shouldn't have anything to do with your medication. It goes into YOUR body. Do you see your psychiatrist alone or with your parents present? You're old enough to be seeing your psychiatrist alone. At your next appointment, bring up your issues and request something different. Your family doesn't necessarily need to know about it, and it's illegal for your doctor to tell them about it. If they want to know why you're changing meds, just say the doctor thought it would be a good idea to try something different.