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dodrill:
This is comforting for those who are left bereft after death - but for the person dying - it scares me - to just be switched off? Not an easy pill to swallow - yes its our spirit that God breathed into us that gives us being that goes back to Him - that is a joy - but to be switched off or not to wake up - who wants to cease being? maybe this why these pagan theories were so popular

Dave in Tenn:
That's why the question in scripture isn't "where do I live/go when I die?" but "If a man die, shall he live again?"  Paul preached Resurrection--Christ's and ours--and that was the crux of what caused some to scoff, some to desire to "hear more" and some to believe.

In the many years between church and BT, I entertained all sorts of imaginings about what life after death would be.  I couldn't list all the 'thoughts' I had, from heaven and hell to the end of existence/being "switched off".  The one I never considered, however, was the one taught in Scripture.  And that's the one that brings me comfort.  I'm at something of a disadvantage because I don't have any kids, but I'm pretty sure I could explain the truth for young ears that would be 'good news'.  It's only grown-ups who need the fairy tales, I think.   

dodrill:
That is why our only hope is the Resurrection - thanks Dave
When we are alive and well it is easy to remember - but I think when that time comes for each of us there is fear and trepidation
I've held a loved ones hand when his last breathe left his body - it is surreal

Dave in Tenn:
Ladies, please forgive me if I come across too preachy or as a religious hobbyist loving to debate doctrine.  I don't love these truths because they make me right and everybody else wrong, and certainly not because I'm better.  I love them because they themselves are better.  I had a heart attack in my mid 40's which came awfully close to killing me, and spent a good number of months fearing every time I went to sleep I would wake up dead.   ;)  I've grappled with these questions not from a philosophical or theological standpoint, but as someone who felt he was about to find out for himself.  Every thought was confusion until I just believed what He said. 

As I said, I don't want to picket funerals and I'm not against ANY thing that brings a comforting thought to people in distress.  A couple of shots of vodka will do a man good too.  I know that God is in control and all ends well, even if they don't.  But I don't know any better than anybody else what 'awaits' us.  I just know I'm going to be disappointed if it gets boring after a while or doesn't exceed in goodness the evil that preceded it.

Back to my cave.           

dodrill:
Thanks Dave - sorry if I added my objections - who are we to complain - like it says death and taxes - everybody owes
I speak as a fool I know - but I am only starting to understand LOVE and I am still afraid of dying or is that paying

Thanks Dave - your honesty is beautiful
and scripture is true - I think its me that needs a cave

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