Thought Exercise: Hypothetical for God Lovin’ Folk

[Hawki97]

No need to confirm your faith to all of us or say this hypothetical is wrong because it’s not correct or possible. This is a thought exercise and I promise god will not be watching the thread so you don’t need to worry about eternal repercussion in answering.

The scenario: Right after you died there was a period of five minutes where it is explained to you that there is no god and you will be returning to dust. No afterlife. No bliss. No nothing. Everything is over.

The question: What would your feelings be finding that out? Would you be angry/upset that you spent so much of your time and treasure on something that didn’t exist? Would you feel contentment that you led a principled life you’re happy with? Some in between? Something else?

Let’s hear your thoughts.

Also, no asking non-religious folk the opposite scenario (e.g. finding out there is a god). Start your own thread you bastards.

 

[Colonoscopy]

I bet those pedo-priests don't really believe in an afterlife

 

[Moral]

Also, no asking non-religious folk the opposite scenario (e.g. finding out there is a god). Start your own thread you bastards.

 

[LuciousBDragon]

where it is explained to you that there is no god

Depends. Who or what does the explaining?

 

[LuciousBDragon]

Also, no asking non-religious folk the opposite scenario (e.g. finding out there is a god). Start your own thread you bastards.

What would your feelings be if it was explained to you exactly 5 minutes before your death, plain as day, that there is indeed a religion and you spent your life in the wrong?

EDIT - I did not read your directions

EDIT - I lied. I read it, I just don’t care

 

[Hawki97]

Depends. Who or what does the explaining?

Who? The one that holds the definitive truth in this hypothetical.

Funny though, this response is one of my expected responses from the believers. Basically, even in the face of absolute truth that "it's over" they would be in denial and hold on to their faith. Humans are an interesting breed.

 

[Hawki97]

What would your feelings be if it was explained to you exactly 5 minutes before your death, plain as day, that there is indeed a religion and you spent your life in the wrong?

EDIT - I did not read your directions

EDIT - I lied. I read it, I just don’t care

I do not indulge those that cannot follow rules.

 

[NDallasRuss]

Who? The one that holds the definitive truth in this hypothetical.

Funny though, this response is one of my expected responses from the believers. Basically, even in the face of absolute truth that "it's over" they would be in denial and hold on to their faith. Humans are an interesting breed.

But that should also be the first question from the non-believers. If it's over when I die, and I've died, then who or what is doing the talking?


And to answer the original question, I guess my thought would be some version of "Well, I tried to be as good as I could be, and I was able to see and do as much as I could see and do. I made a positive impact on as many people as I could so hopefully they'll miss me a little, and their memories of me don't fade away too quickly."

 

[LuciousBDragon]

Who? The one that holds the definitive truth in this hypothetical.

“The one that holds the definitive truth”

You realize that is like an A+ definition of God right?

 

[Rifler]

So things are as I've always suspected,.. I'm good.

 

[LuciousBDragon]

Who? The one that holds the definitive truth in this hypothetical.

Funny though, this response is one of my expected responses from the believers. Basically, even in the face of absolute truth that "it's over" they would be in denial and hold on to their faith. Humans are an interesting breed.

In fairness, it’s not WHAT I’m told, it’s HOW I’m told.

You know the old saying, “it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.”

 

[Hawki97]

But that should also be the first question from the non-believers. If it's over when I die, and I've died, then who or what is doing the talking?


And to answer the original question, I guess my thought would be some version of "Well, I tried to be as good as I could be, and I was able to see and do as much as I could see and do. I made a positive impact on as many people as I could so hopefully they'll miss me a little, and their memories of me don't fade away too quickly."

In this hypothetical, the person telling you has a name tag that says "All Knowing Steve" and in your soul you know it's correct. Because All Knowing Steve injects this awareness that his words about it being the end are absolute and definitive into your soul via one of the Men In Black silver dildos.

 

[Hawki97]

In fairness, it’s not WHAT I’m told, it’s HOW I’m told.

You know the old saying, “it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.”

I describe both the what and how in my post above. Sorry if you don't like silver dildos.

 

[Hawki97]

“The one that holds the definitive truth”

You realize that is like an A+ definition of God right?

Not in my hypothetical. Get your own thread rule breaker.

 

[LuciousBDragon]

Not in my hypothetical. Get your own thread rule breaker.

Nah, yours is more fun to hijack.

 

[LuciousBDragon]

I describe both the what and how in my post above. Sorry if you don't like silver dildos.

You never said what the “what” is.

- Is it like a fortune cookie I open?
- Is it like a billboard I float by?
- Do I have a smartphone after I die and I get a text message? If so, you paying that post-mortem cell phone bill? I ain’t payin’ it.


Literally, what the what yo????

 

[Bonerfarts]

No need to confirm your faith to all of us or say this hypothetical is wrong because it’s not correct or possible. This is a thought exercise and I promise god will not be watching the thread so you don’t need to worry about eternal repercussion in answering.

The scenario: Right after you died there was a period of five minutes where it is explained to you that there is no god and you will be returning to dust. No afterlife. No bliss. No nothing. Everything is over.

The question: What would your feelings be finding that out? Would you be angry/upset that you spent so much of your time and treasure on something that didn’t exist? Would you feel contentment that you led a principled life you’re happy with? Some in between? Something else?

Let’s hear your thoughts.

Also, no asking non-religious folk the opposite scenario (e.g. finding out there is a god). Start your own thread you bastards.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

What would your feelings be finding that out? Disappointed but not surprised.

Would you be angry/upset that you spent so much of your time and treasure on something that didn’t exist? No. I like the community of church and I think overall faith has been a positive in my life.

Would you feel contentment that you led a principled life you’re happy with? Overall, yes. A lot depends on when I die....I still feel I have a lot to see and do and would be disappointed I didn't make those things happen

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

I bet those pedo-priests don't really believe in an afterlife

Or they think saying 10 Hail Mary's really do absolve them.

 

[alaskanseminole]

Would you feel contentment that you led a principled life you’re happy with?

 

[LuciousBDragon]

In this hypothetical, the person telling you has a name tag that says "All Knowing Steve" and in your soul you know it's correct. Because All Knowing Steve injects this awareness that his words about it being the end are absolute and definitive into your soul via one of the Men In Black silver dildos.

So “all knowing Steve” exists outside the plane of our natural existence and in the supernatural? So like an angel or something? So there is indeed more than this world?

 

[DeangeloVickers]

Disappointed. Not in the life lived but the fact I won't be reunited with loved ones who've passed, in the afterlife.

 

[Hawki97]

So “all knowing Steve” exists outside the plane of our natural existence and in the supernatural? So like an angel or something? So there is indeed more than this world?

Whatever it takes to make that silver MiB dildo hit your soul deep enough to not question All Knowing Steve's version of events as absolute. Sorry bud, in my hypothetical, it's over. You are not allowed to word twist your way into shaping it into something that you're more comfortable with.

 

[Hawki97]

You never said what the “what” is.

- Is it like a fortune cookie I open?
- Is it like a billboard I float by?
- Do I have a smartphone after I die and I get a text message? If so, you paying that post-mortem cell phone bill? I ain’t payin’ it.


Literally, what the what yo????

What is in the OP. "Right after you died there was a period of five minutes where it is explained to you that there is no god and you will be returning to dust. No afterlife. No bliss. No nothing. Everything is over."

How is the silver MiB dildo. Via that flash thingy and Steve wears sunglasses. Sorry, no fortune cookie.

 

[LuciousBDragon]

What is in the OP. "Right after you died there was a period of five minutes where it is explained to you that there is no god and you will be returning to dust. No afterlife. No bliss. No nothing. Everything is over."

How is the silver MiB dildo. Via that flash thingy and Steve wears sunglasses. Sorry, no fortune cookie.

I still don’t understand how I am being communicated with after I am clinically dead.

“Steve” like some sort of inter-dimensional spirit or something? A ghost? And why do you keep talking about dildos? That’s odd…..

 

[Hawki97]

I still don’t understand how I am being communicated with after I am clinically dead.

“Steve” like some sort of inter-dimensional spirit or something? A ghost? And why do you keep talking about dildos? That’s odd…..

I have given you everything you need to answer the hypothetical. I will entertain this tomfoolery no longer. Good leaders know when to let the staff figure things out on their own. It is now up to you to decide to participate or not.

And dude...what would YOU call that thing in Will Smith's hand? And don't lie...I see your naughty posts about OPs mom. And so does Steve.

 

[LuciousBDragon]

I have given you everything you need to answer the hypothetical. I will entertain this tomfoolery no longer. Good leaders know when to let the staff figure things out on their own. It is now up to you to decide to participate or not.

And dude...what would YOU call that thing in Will Smith's hand? And don't lie...I see your naughty posts about OPs mom. And so does Steve.

I can’t even get started on your hypothetical because it purposes a scenario that in order for it to exist would negate the hypothetical!

FWIW - in MiB I called that thing the “tampon looking night-night machine”

 

[Hawki97]

I can’t even get started on your hypothetical because it purposes a scenario that in order for it to exist would negate the hypothetical!

FWIW - in MiB I called that thing the “tampon looking night-night machine”

Then I’m afraid in your capacity you will be unable to participate. Better luck next time! My threads are the only thing good on HORT.

Edit to add: That East guy with the boobs and butts is pretty good too.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

And to answer the original question, I guess my thought would be some version of "Well, I tried to be as good as I could be, and I was able to see and do as much as I could see and do. I made a positive impact on as many people as I could so hopefully they'll miss me a little, and their memories of me don't fade away too quickly."

I hope you aren't a Christian - especially not a Catholic - because you just defended yourself by admitting to 4 sins.

I'll let @BrianNole777 explain if that isn't clear.

 

[LuciousBDragon]

Then I’m afraid in your capacity you will be unable to participate. Better luck next time!

 

[BrianNole777]

I'd be relieved that Satan wasn't getting me for all eternity.

 

[Moral]

I'd be relieved that Satan wasn't getting me for all eternity.

Unless the theories of role reversal of Satan being the benevolent savior and God being the the spreader of suffering are true. Imagine your face if you got criss-cross-apple-sauced into Heck.

 

[BrianNole777]

Unless the theories of role reversal of Satan being the benevolent savior and God being the the spreader of suffering are true. Imagine your face if you got criss-cross-apple-sauced into Heck.

Yep.

Everyone has some false beliefs.

 

[RagnarLothbrok]

I’m non-religious, but I always believed if the only reason someone was practicing their religion is for a posthumous reward then they are doing it for the wrong reasons.

 

[BrianNole777]

I’m non-religious, but I always believed if the only reason someone was practicing their religion is for a posthumous reward then they are doing it for the wrong reasons.

Eternal reward is one of the main messages of the Gospels.

The Gospels literally mean "Good News."

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[NDallasRuss]

I hope you aren't a Christian - especially not a Catholic - because you just defended yourself by admitting to 4 sins.

I'll let @BrianNole777 explain if that isn't clear.

I honestly don't know what the 4 sins are/were in that, but if having a positive impact on people so they miss you, and experiencing life first-hand rather than through the internet or reality shows, are sins, then I'm gonna be better off without that religion.

 

[NDallasRuss]

In this hypothetical, the person telling you has a name tag that says "All Knowing Steve" and in your soul you know it's correct. Because All Knowing Steve injects this awareness that his words about it being the end are absolute and definitive into your soul via one of the Men In Black silver dildos.

I'd be pretty shocked just getting confirmation that we do, in fact, have souls.

 

[ISUBryce]

No need to confirm your faith to all of us or say this hypothetical is wrong because it’s not correct or possible. This is a thought exercise and I promise god will not be watching the thread so you don’t need to worry about eternal repercussion in answering.

The scenario: Right after you died there was a period of five minutes where it is explained to you that there is no god and you will be returning to dust. No afterlife. No bliss. No nothing. Everything is over.

The question: What would your feelings be finding that out? Would you be angry/upset that you spent so much of your time and treasure on something that didn’t exist? Would you feel contentment that you led a principled life you’re happy with? Some in between? Something else?

Let’s hear your thoughts.

Also, no asking non-religious folk the opposite scenario (e.g. finding out there is a god). Start your own thread you bastards.

Honestly, no I wouldn’t be upset. My belief has given me a confidence in my place in the world and the future. It helps me deal with hardship. My time isn’t that valuable and neither is my treasure.

 

[Joes Place]

No need to confirm your faith to all of us or say this hypothetical is wrong because it’s not correct or possible. This is a thought exercise and I promise god will not be watching the thread so you don’t need to worry about eternal repercussion in answering.

The scenario: Right after you died there was a period of five minutes where it is explained to you that there is no god and you will be returning to dust. No afterlife. No bliss. No nothing. Everything is over.

The question: What would your feelings be finding that out? Would you be angry/upset that you spent so much of your time and treasure on something that didn’t exist? Would you feel contentment that you led a principled life you’re happy with? Some in between? Something else?

Let’s hear your thoughts.

Also, no asking non-religious folk the opposite scenario (e.g. finding out there is a god). Start your own thread you bastards.

I like this option much much better:

 

[Hawki97]

Eternal reward is one of the main messages of the Gospels.

The Gospels literally mean "Good News."

Keep Your Focus on Building Treasures in Heaven

This pandemic shutdown is, if nothing else, a time for us to hit the “reset button” in our lives. As money and livelihoods are slipping away and diminishing, we remember that everything in this world is fleeting. As Ecclesiastes says, all is vanity! Our tenuous existence is a reminder that we...

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I had a girlfriend once that used to say “good news!” And then she’d give me a beej. We may find common ground yet godly man.