Afterlife

[Regina Filangie]

I would love to hear your thoughts on whether or not you think there is an afterlife. I lost someone very dear to me and have been trying to find some peace. I'm not a religous person, I fall squarely in the not sure category when it comes to God, heaven, etc.

[the iron horse]

I'm a Christian and believe there is life after death. I'm not sure
what else to say at the moment. I don't want you to think I'm getting
preachy. Sorry about your loss.

There is a book, I like, on the subject giving the Biblical
view by Randy Alcorn titled Heaven.

You said you were not religious, but if you are interested in
a Christian answer, it is a good book.

http://www.amazon.com/Heaven-Randy-Alcorn/dp/0842379428

[BEAL]

I don't think so.

What exactly moves on? Your thoughts? Conscious? If thats what we think, what is keeping it from moving on right now? There are explanations for "out of body experiences" so that's not it.

For those that have heard stories of people have visions, how is that different than a dream?

We are all made of atoms, when we die our atoms are returned to the cosmos. Some of those atoms will set off into regions we have never seen, others will be reused to form a new objects/life.

I couldn't think of anything more beautiful and reason enough to make this life even more meaningful.

If there is life after death (so silly to even say it), what is the point of this life? Is the next life more important? Is there life after that one??

The best answer is "unlikely", and that's because we are still discovering more and more about our realm and ourselves. But until there's even a shred of evidence, enjoy this life.


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[Galeongirl]

I don't think there is, but I'll never know for sure. It's the same to me as god or santa, if you believe in it, it exists for you. But that does not mean it exists for everyone. If it gives you peace of mind to believe in such a thing as the afterlife, by all means do so.

[Irvine511]

probably not, but there could be.

[anitram]

I don't know if there is, so I try to make the best of this life here.

If there is a heaven, I hope to see all my doggies up there.

[bono_212]

Originally Posted by Galeongirl

I don't think there is, but I'll never know for sure. It's the same to me as god or santa, if you believe in it, it exists for you. But that does not mean it exists for everyone. If it gives you peace of mind to believe in such a thing as the afterlife, by all means do so.

Well, if it does exist, wouldn't you eventually know fore sure?

[Galeongirl]

Ha, fair point.

[bono_212]

Schrodinger's afterlife.

[deep]

Originally Posted by anitram

I don't know if there is, so I try to make the best of this life here.

If there is a heaven, I hope to see all my doggies up there.

In heaven dogs are allowed to sniff dog butts all day long

[diamond]

Originally Posted by Regina Filangie

I would love to hear your thoughts on whether or not you think there is an afterlife. I lost someone very dear to me and have been trying to find some peace. I'm not a religous person, I fall squarely in the not sure category when it comes to God, heaven, etc.

Regina-

There definitely is.


I've met so many people who've pierced the veil by having NDEs experiences, and came back to tell all about it.

These are not whackos who live in a van down by the river, but sensible educated people, with professions, so on and so forth.

I have one such friend, Jeff Olsen. His book is found here, on Amazon, it has great reviews:

I Knew Their Hearts: The Amazing True Story of a Journey Beyond the Veil to Learn the Silent Language of the Heart: Jeff Olsen, Lee Nelson: 9781599559865: Amazon.com: Books

Also, go see or rent: Heaven is For Real:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-ewaCVARtM

One last piece of advice, don't listen to any naysayers, who will pounce and pile on in this tread, or in life. Find out for yourself, Truth is available for all who seek it.

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[U2DMfan]

Originally Posted by diamond

I have one such friend, Jeff Olsen. His book is found here, on Amazon, it has great reviews:

I Knew Their Hearts: The Amazing True Story of a Journey Beyond the Veil to Learn the Silent Language of the Heart: Jeff Olsen, Lee Nelson: 9781599559865: Amazon.com: Books

Also, go see or rent: Heaven is For Real:

Truth is available for all who seek it.

At a price, of course.

Sorry to be so cynical about it.

I feel the same way about proselytizing antitheists.

[Irvine511]

Originally Posted by U2DMfan

At a price, of course.

Christian marketing is a very real, very profitable thing.

[Galeongirl]

As it always has been.

[deep]

Same as it ever was...

[cobl04]

Oh my god what an awful word

[diamond]

Originally Posted by U2DMfan

At a price, of course.

Sorry to be so cynical about it.

I feel the same way about proselytizing antitheists.

I can understand your cynicism.
There are a lot of hucksters out there.
I do know of some authors that take their proceeds and donate it all to the poor.

I think that's the best recourse.

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[nbelcik]

My grandfather passed away a week and a half ago and this is a question I've been greatly struggling with. I'm struggling to figure out just what religious beliefs I believe in, I consider myself nominally Christian, but I'm moving towards atheism. I just wish I knew whether he was still around in the afterlife if there is one, or if he's just gone.


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[Galeongirl]

He'll always live on in the memories of the people that loved him.

[Regina Filangie]

Originally Posted by nbelcik

My grandfather passed away a week and a half ago and this is a question I've been greatly struggling with. I'm struggling to figure out just what religious beliefs I believe in, I consider myself nominally Christian, but I'm moving towards atheism. I just wish I knew whether he was still around in the afterlife if there is one, or if he's just gone.


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This sums up exactly how I feel. Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond.