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Lightkeeper said:I think people would live harder, faster and rougher. If they don't have to worry about salvation, some might be more likely to kill, steal, etc. Others may live healthier in order to prolong their life.
If no one believed in an afterlife, I think everyone would be living the moment.Faust said:What if no one believed in an afterlife?
How do you think we would act towards each other?
How do you think we would live our lives?
Faust.
As if every day was our last, which is how we should live life anyway.Faust said:What if no one believed in an afterlife?
How do you think we would live our lives?
Faust.
But then, if one expects eternal bliss for believing in [X], 10 years in prison is not something to fear, either.No*s said:However, I can see a lot of what you're saying being true also...nothingness is not something to fear.
Mr_Spinkles said:But then, if one expects eternal bliss for believing in [X], 10 years in prison is not something to fear, either.
well since i don't and have never really concerned myself with what may or may not happen when i die i'd probably act the same way i do right now...Faust said:What if no one believed in an afterlife?
How do you think we would act towards each other?
How do you think we would live our lives?
Faust.
That makes perfect sense to me Master.Master vigil said:Hmmm... Well, if there was no afterlife or heaven that is seen as more important than this world, I believe people would worry more about this world. And therefore take better care of it. Live every moment for here and now, and make sure this place is a great place. Does that make sense?
Does this include the idea of rebirths or just the heaven and hell concepts?Faust said:What if no one believed in an afterlife?
How do you think we would act towards each other?
How do you think we would live our lives?
Faust.