The thought of having another life after death is more comforting than the concepts of heaven and hell. I come from a religious family, and they give me no freedom. They put God before me, their own child, and have even said they would kill me if I did anything against their religion. Yeah, I know it's sad. I kind of wish I came from a Buddhist family it seems more peaceful. I feel sad that I have to waste my life and lose most of my opportunities just so I won't shame my parents. I feel stuck. I think nothing happens after we die, but I wish I could be given another chance at life. I want a new family that loves me. I want a better, new life.
I kind of wish there was something to look forward to, but there isn't, and it kills me every day :(
Totally understandable. The idea that you could live another life, one where you are not you, and things could be different... I can see how that's much more comforting than heaven or hell. Heaven, being rewarded for your good deeds and efforts... great, I left the life I lived behind so I could live it through my 'deeds', yay!! /sarcasm
But then also hell, like... must've been a shit person and now I suffer for eternity. Also yay. /sarcasm
So having another life would be cool, I totally get it. Even I hope for it sometimes! I'm a maladaptive daydreamer though, so it'd be to another world of my choosing and character!
Religion never fails to baffle me in terms of the ironic manner in which people practice it.
Absolutely. I agree with this so much.
I understand historically that there was no ancient civilisation that did not practice religion as a form of moral code. However, it's 2025. I don't see why we have to abide by a religion to be a good person. I do not need a belief in a higher power, nor belief in an idea to be a good person; I have my morals because I know that's what's right.
I'd consider myself a big hater of religions in general. Of course, I would never discriminate against someone because of their religion; if their religion gives them peace, and provides them a guiding force, then I'm all for them practicing it. Also, I really don't care what religion my friends are; you're my friend not because of religion.
Not to mention, the Epicurian paradox???
There's so much more I can say, but honestly...
Jesus Christ ruined my life via my parents, too, friend. I wouldn't mind ripping his esophagus out if he's real.
The U Virginia has an entire department dedicated to this and other 'Perceptual Studies'.
My life was also ruined in part due to religion. I'd also like to see the man himself - but that is my emotions speaking. The immense pain I underwent as a result of religion has warped me for good (on religions). In fact, I used to believe so hard in it as a child. I prayed every night, went to Sunday mass, read the bible back and forth (of different translations, versions, old and new testaments)... but it is this dedication that became the catalyst for doubt in religion.
I began to question. I began to notice, and spot things. And perhaps I am not one smiled down upon, but... nights of prayer unanswered... if there is a God, they must've turned their back on me long ago. And so, I too, turn my back against them.
I think that religion and science and state should be separated. I actually think it's a form of abuse to push this narrative in schools too. While I consider myself an athiest, I've dabbled in the Temple of Satan (not Church of Satan, paraded by values of LaVey) and find that to be much more in line with my own beliefs and morals. It takes my self-control not to respond in kind whenever people on the street approach with those little books about Jesus or rock up at your door not to pull out the statue of Baphomet and be like,
"Hey, I'm definitely not the right house..."
i also don't believe in reincarnation, but if i could choose to believe in an afterlife reincarnation would be it. i'd like to reincarnate into a humpback whale.
they're such beautiful and majestic creatures : ))
Absolutely based. That's a vibe.
I myself would love to be transported into a fictional world of my choosing as the main character. Perhaps, given my indecisive ass, the ability to swap worlds and characters as I see fit (maladaptive daydreamer here). I'd totally zoom into Love and Deepspace; I feel more love there, funnily enough. They're just programs, games designed for a profit but... perhaps that says something when I feel more genuine feelings there than the world I live in (I sound super edgy here but I swear--).
