When you die - what will happen to you?

[Taurus]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

For those of you who have had major surgery or any surgery where they put you under, do you recall being afraid of death the night before and leading up to it?
When they brought you around after the surgery was completed, did you have the same opinion?

I had a knee replacement in 2021 that was more difficult than expected. When I was coming out of the anesthesia, the nurse told me I said "thanks dad" as my first words back, at that time he had been dead for a couple years.

Not sure what happens but I think we continue on with our loved ones on both sides of the veil.

[dvarapala]

Originally Posted by JRD77VET

Just put me in a Superman costume and throw me out of a plane.

If it's your last wish they have to honor it.

[04 commemorative]

I like to think I will see my son again
It would really make me happy. And of course my mom & dad and other family members too.

[Anjdog2003]

If you're good you'll see me. If you're bad you'll see Joe Biden.

[owc6]

I believe that the Father will embrace me in His arms, because He will not see my sin, but only see what Jesus did to atone for all who will ask Him to do so.

[jw38]

Originally Posted by Anjdog2003

I'll be with Jesus

Amen brother...me too!

Originally Posted by owc6

I believe that the Father will embrace me in His arms, because He will not see my sin, but only see what Jesus did to atone for all who will ask Him to do so.

[Yadkin]

Cremation, spread my ashes on the lawn.

[donuts]

I believe We are in the same state that we were in before our bodies were conceived. I will ask Him about the purpose of this season as a human. This flesh is just a huge distraction from reality.

[Allan]

Soul to heaven.
Body cremated then placed in headstone.
All previously paid for!

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

If you do not believe, life after death is not a concern.
If you do believe, your actions dictate your after life.
I believe life is MUCH more than your time spent here on earth, it is the judgment for the remainder of your time.

Interesting. I've never heard that take on it before.

I had Christianity shoved down my throat as a kid, and have rebelled since. I have no idea if there is a "big invisible man up in the sky that runs the world," as George Carlin quipped.

In 73 years I have seen zero evidence for it, and don't expect to ever see any. I have always thought that once one dies, you just cease to exist and rot into nothing like every other creature on the planet.

But the religious people always say you must repent and go to this building every Sunday etc. etc. or you will live in hell for eternity.

Your take, after all these decades of thinking about it, makes more sense than anything I've ever heard.

[KenHorse]

Originally Posted by Bruze

Interesting. I've never heard that take on it before.

I had Christianity shoved down my throat as a kid, and have rebelled since. I have no idea if there is a "big invisible man up in the sky that runs the world," as George Carlin quipped.

In 73 years I have seen zero evidence for it, and don't expect to ever see any. I have always thought that once one dies, you just cease to exist and rot into nothing like every other creature on the planet.

But the religious people always say you must repent and go to this building every Sunday etc. etc. or you will live in hell for eternity.

Your take, after all these decades of thinking about it, makes more sense than anything I've ever heard.

Jews have a different take. Basically, live your life morally and ethically and you'll be rewarded at the end

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by Bruze

Interesting. I've never heard that take on it before.

I had Christianity shoved down my throat as a kid, and have rebelled since. I have no idea if there is a "big invisible man up in the sky that runs the world," as George Carlin quipped.

In 73 years I have seen zero evidence for it, and don't expect to ever see any. I have always thought that once one dies, you just cease to exist and rot into nothing like every other creature on the planet.

But the religious people always say you must repent and go to this building every Sunday etc. etc. or you will live in hell for eternity.

Your take, after all these decades of thinking about it, makes more sense than anything I've ever heard.

I am knowledgeable enough to know that the bold above is not true. Perhaps Catholics subscribe to this. I am not Catholic.

[Red Baron]

Originally Posted by 69camfrk

No dreams. Put under, fade to black. The fear of death is worse than death. You just hope you wake up at the end, but if you don't, you ain't gonna know.

Yeah, we spend too much time fearing too many things. When I awoke from surgery, I was not afraid of death at all. If I had to go under again tomorrow, the fear would probably return.

[SurfnSun]

Originally Posted by Bruze

But the religious people always say you must repent and go to this building every Sunday etc. etc. or you will live in hell for eternity.

Religion and true Christianity are two different things.

What you stated above has nothing in common with Christianity, I've never heard that taught at the churches I attend.

If you believe and trust in Jesus as your savior, you're good. End of story.

If you have a desire to walk with him, then you will be convicted to work on the other stuff. There is no prerequisite or other work that you need to perform. You don't have to give money, get baptised, go to church every time the doors are open. Man has screwed up what God told us by trying to insert himself into the salvation plan.

[Red Baron]

Originally Posted by donuts

I believe We are in the same state that we were in before our bodies were conceived. I will ask Him about the purpose of this season as a human. This flesh is just a huge distraction from reality.

Very interesting take.

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by Aerovette

I am knowledgeable enough to know that the bold above is not true. Perhaps Catholics subscribe to this. I am not Catholic.

It was just a broad statement, not an absolute.

[Onebadcad]

Mine, take it or leave it.

GOD is Omnipotent, Omnipresent and Omniscient.
Those who argue HIS existence, fall flat when trying to explain how a big bang came from nothingness, they do not want to believe, not my concern.
Genesis provides much, but not everything.
Adam and Eve's children married others, so man's creation, without souls, is greater than 6,000 year written history.
As the CREATOR OF ALL THINGS, GOD wants to be united with those HE loves one day soon.
When this is done, it is not the end of civilization, it will go on, many new earths may be created.

IMO, it is sad to think life on earth is all there is, I believe those who put others first, and help to the extent they can afford, are rewarded for their virtues.

I also believe those who are selfish, dishonest and take advantage of others will be tossed in the lake of fire, as John foretold in Revelation.

You can get to Heaven without sitting every Sunday in a church pew.

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by Bruze

It was just a broad statement, not an absolute.

Understood, but if it is a part of why you are rebelling, you can remove that hurdle.

I'll confess I am not saved. I have heard a lot, read a lot, experienced a lot, discussed it a lot, fretted a lot about it. It is troubling for me.

I don't reject it, or rebel. I seek salvation, but never seem to make it across the line. Imagine knowing every strategy, every rule, every requirement of a sport, but are unable to play. That's where I am.

If you are ever open to it, or want to crack the door open again, I would recommend watching The Chosen series.

[KenHorse]

If one is a Commucrat, I understand when you die, you diarrhea

[Red Baron]

And then there is this interesting contemplation:

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