Hello readers! :D
I thought I would update with my thoughts and views as of late, on life, death, and all the stuff in-between. ;P
It's ironic how we evolved to be aware of our life, to instinctually do everything we can to survive and stay alive, and yet we all will die no matter what we do. Is that the reason my gut tightens and my heart beats faster when I consider that I will one day experience life no more?
My survival instinct?
Or is it the knowledge that one day I will be unable to revisit the movies and works that I hold dear in my heart, one day I will be graced by this world and it's wonders no longer, one day all I care about will go on without me. That one day my lovely family and friends will be lost to me forever.
It's odd to think there are so many people in the world that one could not possibly get to know them all. To think that we could die, leaving nothing behind that testifies of our existence except for faint memories, and never forge connections with all those around us. To testify of and resonate with their existence, to validate it in those few precious moments we spend with them, a stranger now but soon no longer.
It seems to me that the reason corruption and greed dominate politics and ruin utopian ideals in societies is due to the fear of lack, the power of the ego and the power-issues it causes, and the fact that as humans we don't balance population with resources.
We don't follow natures intended path of equilibrium and thus we introduce a wide gap in the quality of life for our fellow humans as a society.
One could say that we need large populations to increase the likelihood of good genetics and resourceful children being born, but that argument could be countered by incorporating recent technological advancements such as genetic engineering.
With genetic engineering we could have small populations of only intelligent people who would be able to advance the aims and accomplishments of mankind with rapid strides, who may eventually eliminate the need for balancing population with resources one day.
If there is enough for the people then everyone can truly be equal and theft and the like would have no meaning or purpose any longer. (in theory)
This is just an idea, there are probably numerous reasons why this is a bad idea, but I just don't understand what good comes out of uncontrolled and rapid population growth.
Everyone knows that as population increases, space, quality, and resources will decrease causing major issues and problems for everyone.
But then theres the issue of 'what if everyone wants to have children? Shouldn't they be allowed to?'.
The problem here is a conflict of what we should do and what we should have the right or what we as a people want to do.
But honestly, would you want to have a child if you were only able to do so by putting him through terrible conditions and by causing major issues that would plague him/her for generations?
(^^ bit extreme, but it's true. This is population increase is alarming, and will also increase pollution levels amongst other problems.)
As a society we seem to be disinterested in the facts of reality, we need to open our eyes and act accordingly. We don't need any enlightened despots, we need enlightened citizens who are aware of issues of national and global scope, and who act accordingly!
We have to consider the bigger picture more so than we consider the whims and fancies and desires of ourselves!
It's a noble sacrifice and one that is necessary for total equality.
(as far as this theory goes, there could be better alternatives idk)
I don't understand how we could possibly continue to live on after death, it just doesn't make sense. To me it seems like a selfish, and rather convenient, belief for one to take up. Why should we live forever?
Why? Because we want to? Because we didn't get enough time on Earth?
Nope, that is a greedy and selfish idea even if it's rooted in soft and fluffy idealism and the idea of living forever with your family and friends.
I don't need to live forever. I am okay with what I was given.
I do not like the idea of desiring for more than what I recieved in this life, it seems like it would impune my whole existence to surrender myself to the fantastical desires of infinite life and mesmerizing heavenly wonders.
It's too conventient too, it serves too many functions in one's life, from helping people cope with death, to giving them a sense of self worth and community, and ultimately giving them a set of codes to live by that makes them feel good as a person. Is there anything wrong with believing in a religion, even if it was false? Not at all!! It is actually far better to believe in religion than not to, as it certainly frames your life in a positive light, and gives you a way to deal with life and tragedies, etc etc.
It is a wonderful way to raise children, as it is a wonderful influence and serves as a positive role-model to your children.
It teaches them morals and wholesome values, things that make wonderful and great adults one day.
If it's false it is a beautiful lie, one that God would approve of for giving the world hope, and if it is true, then it is a beautiful existence that we have been blessed with, but then again it is beautiful either way.
Now that I have thoroughly destroyed the beauty of this web-page with my long rambling, and terrible formatting, I shall wrap up this post and go back to my daily work and life. :)
Religion may or may not be true, but to me it seems to be selfish to believe in life after death and to want it, it seems to show no appreciation for what life God did give us here on Earth.
Religion helps us by serving multiple functions in our lives that otherwise would be left empty and cause us much grief, functions such as mitigating the agony of death, directing our sense of purpose and validating our sense of self worth, and giving us a wonderful sense of community and importance in the grand scheme of things. It takes that empty feeling of the whole matter of the truth behind existence and paints it with vibrant and lovely greens, dashing blues, luscious reds, and all the magnificent colors of the rainbow.
Religion is a stronghold against political corruption, and as we can see once we separated the state it became self-evident that politics was the corrupt influence, not the Religion. (maybe, maybe not)
But in this day and age Religion is a unifying force and a purposeful force, something that has and can help many people find peace with themselves and the world.
All of the above only makes it seem more likely to me that religion is untrue, because it is too convenient and it would be easy for church leaders or the like to justify fabricating such a belief for the greater good of mankind.
Like I said, there is nothing wrong believing in it even if it was false: it is a wonderful tool, resource, and influence on your life, and it will inevitably make you a happier and more peaceful person.
But I suppose this information could also be interpreted as evidence that religion is true, given that God would create such a device that would take care of our needs and help us through this life, which is what religion is purported to do: tell us God's plan for us and give us a focus and direction.
I haven't drawn conclusions on this matter, but I do feel that God exists, whether or not we are intended to live forever.
But it does seem likely that we were sent down here to experience God's creation, and to study it and marvel at how beautifully and intricately he designed and weaved this reality and existence. It's truly a masterpiece.
But alas, that is a comforting thought, and comforts and desires and emotions can lead a man astray from reality and give authority and validity to mere illusion.
I do believe I have expressed my views well enough for now, and so I bid you ado.
Til next time I write you, my dear citizens of the vast and inter-connected Web and it's unique and awesome culture, farewell!
Sincerely,
~James Dodon
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