As a theist, how do you view this life in comparison to an afterlife? I believe that if an afterlife of some sort exists, it shouldn't mean that this life is 'but a test,' or we should look at this life, the here and now, as less then 'what awaits.' A troublesome concept to me, is that the Abrahamic faiths try to convince believers that this life is some sort of cosmic dress rehearsal for the upcoming 'bigger show,' which is heaven. Or hell, in some cases.
I don't like the idea of that. What do you think?
I don't like the idea of that. What do you think?