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The Limping Lady
The Limping Lady

May-11-2006 15:34

I'm a senior in high school and so close to graduating... but I still have a homework assignment to do that I need your help with. I have to make a survey of people and what they believe. Is there anyone willing to aswer about ten questions for me? actually, if a could get three people, that would be better. I appreciate any and all help. Thanks!

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jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

May-15-2006 10:32

6. Do you believe in an afterlife? What is it like?
Yes I do. I don't know, I don't recall being there. I do think it has something to do with a continued path of spiritual growth. I do think that this life is tied to the next ones. I do hope that when you die there is a situation where you feel everything you made others feel, both good and bad. Just because I like concepts of justice in the end.

7. How does one get to heaven?
Everyone dies, everyone gets an afterlife. The meaning of the word heaven as such has too much of a religion defined meaning. In that sense I do not believe in heaven. But in "a" place you go to before being reincarnated.

8. How did you come to believe all of this?
Experiencing, learning, living.

9. What do you think about the Bible?
If it is used for good, then great. The bible was written by man, not god. Part of it I am sure was inspired by god, as are later versions and interpretations. Other parts and interpretations have nothing to do with god, and are man made, and self serving for whatever purpose the church or the person had.

10. What do you think about the modern American church?
I don't think I can be objective here, as the last time I have been in an American church was more then a few years ago. I do talk with people that go to church, and preach the church. Some people are great and use their religion in a positive way. Other people are down right evil, and probably go to church to either seek redemption, or this is where they get their sheep clothes.

11. What would you change about church?
Almost everything. First thing would be, bringing it synch with the culture of the year of 2006: condoms yes please, homosexuality yes, female priests yes, sex before marriage...definitely yes. Etc.
I do like the idea of people coming together somewhere and do good things, like helping other human beings.....without trying to convert them to you that is.

jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

May-15-2006 10:47

Wait.....I thought the sleuth admin was already god? :)

jai holmes
jai holmes

May-15-2006 11:17

It's really interesting to read other's views and I thank L.L. for that.
Though, After reading LED's thread I gotta ask her,
You believe only in life before death. Now life is a relatively short span (max 100 years if your lucky) in the history of time. Do you really believe you'll never set foot in life again after you die? And you dont care wether you'll go to heaven or hell. Even though I personally feel that life and death, life and death is a continous process and dont put much emphasis on heaven or hell, I would still prefer heaven anyday (If it exists).

I respect everyone's views and just wanted to know bit more about LED's on the subject. :)

Lady Emerald Devon
Lady Emerald Devon
Nomad

May-15-2006 11:42

Well... as far as I am concerned, sure we live for such a little time and we need to make the most of it. I think humans fear of the unknown (what happens when we die) and an arrogance (HEY! I only get to live 100 years? But I'm soo cool there MUST be an afterlife) have contributed to such beliefs that over time have grown into traditions and religions.
Also... what I meant when I don't care is, that I will live my live to the best of my ability at the time. If that's not good enough to gain acess into an after life then so be it.
That's not to say what people believe is dumb or arrogant or misguided.
I like the idea of an afterlife but all I disagree with (and have a lot of problems with) the traditionally accepted (Christian) concept of Heaven and Hell... Mostly because IF God is all loving and all powerful then why the hell would he doom the children created in his like image to hell? (I have more ideas here.. but :D)
And please note that I did say "traditionally accepted".
As for reincarnation, well that's cool. I don't necessarily belive or not believe in it... I don't know and once again... I don't care.. in so much that I live my NOW not in what if.. and what might happen... Heh, am I making any sense??
I think that when we die, we probably just return to the Earth and push up daisies, ashes to ashes, dust to dust -that sort of thing. Or more to my idea of God become a different part of that energy I was talking about earlier.
What I do believe mostly, I think, is that we are all and everything (stones, stars, animals, fungus, our Mommas) interconnected and part of that energy. Hence, I have no problem that God (in whatever form) is everyone and everything, which is ALSO why I have no problem with the fact that people believe in God, Allah, Krishna, Ganesh or whoever.. to me, they are all parts of the same.
So, I guess that's why I'm not worried or care about the afterlife.. if we're all interconnected and part of this energy then no worries mate!

Lady Emerald Devon
Lady Emerald Devon
Nomad

May-15-2006 11:46

Oh, I read this book once (by Christopher Pike, both him and Stephen King have interesting thoughts on these ideas-King more Western and Pike more Eastern perhaps) where this character believed that when you died, you felt everything that you'd ever made anyone else feel 10 times over.

So, if you ever made anyone happy, you'd feel that ten times more powerfully ... or if you ever hurt anyone...

I liked that idea. Kinda like an individual's heaven and hell based on their actions towards others.

Chronestrian
Chronestrian

May-15-2006 12:09

I applaud this thread and your quest for answers. I hope you're also paying attention to the subtle lessons being taught here, regarding religious prejudices, individuals inherent beliefs that THEY are right and everyone else has to be wrong, etc. When given the opportunity to freely voice an opinion, many can't do it without venom and sarcasm. All of these traits seperate us from all other lifeforms here on earth, as we don't just do things out of instinct, but out of choice. It's highly possible that these are strong indicators of a supreme intellect behind this whole world-machine, because this would be quite a boring experiment if all species simply existed on survival instincts.

Chelsea Bando
Chelsea Bando
Well-Connected

May-15-2006 12:22

1. Do you believe in God?
Yes
2. Why or why not?
My soul tells me it is true.
3. Who do you think God is/ what is He like?
God is undescribable.
4. Is Jesus the Son of God? If not, who is he?
Jesus is the Son of God
5. If not God, who/what do you put your faith in?
NA
6. Do you believe in an afterlife? What is it like?
Heaven is the afterlife for the pure, hell is for the wicked, and purgatory is for those in the middle.
7. How does one get to heaven?
Faith and good works
8. How did you come to believe all of this?
My own meandering wanderings through various religions have led me to my current faith. That's the thing about faith. If you don't have it you can't understand it. And if you do, no explanation is necessary
9. What do you think about the Bible?
I think more people should read the Bible, at least the important parts. It is an important text that I have read many sections of.
10. What do you think about the modern American church?
11. What would you change about church? I would make church attendance less mandatory. I only go twice a year because of my hectic schedule. I believe praying at home has its place and inner reflection is often more enlightening than physically attending a place of worship where there are distractions.

JoanofArc124
JoanofArc124

May-15-2006 13:10

1. Yes
2. I was raised in a church family and it all sounds pretty real to me.
3. God is the father, son and holy spirit, he created everything and everybody. He is forgiving .
4. Yes, but he is also God.
5. I believe in God.
6. Yes, eternal life in heaven when you are always happy, or you go to hell and live in pain and torture.
7. Through Jesus by believing he is the son of God and that he died for your sins.
8. My family goes to church so naturally I went too, and I like it.
9. Completely true, no fantasy, it is the word of God.
10. Now we are definently changing to fit to the 21st century style, but we still believe the same thing as we did a century ago.
11. I don't know, may be that people shouldn't change a church to fit for only their views and ideas, but to decide together as a church. Does that make any sense?

Dixie Perkins
Dixie Perkins

May-15-2006 16:36

1. Do you believe in God? Yes.

2. Why or why not? Because I can't see how this universe just came about by chance.

3. Who do you think God is/ what is He like? A father

4. Is Jesus the Son of God? If not, who is he? Yes

5. If not God, who/what do you put your faith in? N/A

6. Do you believe in an afterlife? What is it like? a) Yes b) I don't think anyone knows exactly.

7. How does one get to heaven? Follow God's commandments because they love Him. And trust in God, etc.

8. How did you come to believe all of this? That's how I was brought up, I guess.

9. What do you think about the Bible? I think it's God's word through his inspired writers, and that all of it's valid for us today.

10: What do you think of the modern American church? I think that most "modern" churches are too interested in entertaining people and not in the Bible and truth.

11: What would you change about church? Don't know.

Dixie Perkins
Dixie Perkins

May-15-2006 18:23

Ooops, typo on q. 7. That is supposed to say "follow God's commands because YOU love him." Sorry 'bout that.

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