Prefix: I am not religious in the sense that I subscrive to a single religion and its beliefs. I do however believe there is a Creator, some kind of higher intelligence that called everything into being somehow. You may label me agnostic, perhaps. I have read into many different belief systems and I seem to find a red thread that runs through them all.
For this thought experiment I would like to use the Bible. In the Bible it is written that we, as humans, are in a fallen state. We might be fragments of Lucifer that get to roam around in a Godless society praying and lamenting in hopes of being saved. People that die over their beliefs supposedly go to Heaven/Valhalla/Nirvana or any other form of positive afterlife. Those who remain unbelievers get to go to Hell. If I look around in the world, it's nothing short of brutal. Of course there are ways to make your existence liveable, enjoyable, bareable - but not for everyone. There's wars, famine, natural disasters, heck even seasons and our meat suit deteriorates as time passes by and we are plagued by all kinds of diseases, discomforts and issues with it. The 'weeping and gnashing of teeth' seems to be universal, no matter what status you carry. Sure there's better and worse, but basically all beings go through suffering in their lives. So who's to say this is not Hell?
It also is written many times over 'Do not fear'. Catching the bus is a pretty fear-inducing thing. If I juxtapose what is written with the act of suicide it could be interpreted that you shouldn't fear exiting the meat suit and perhaps it's a one way ticket of Hell. I am aware that the Bible tells us that murder is a sin, however murder is the unlawful killing of a human being. As far as I am aware the act of suicide is not prohibited by law and would therefore not necessarily be considered to be murder.
I might sound insane, because I probably am, but I'm lowkey trying to prove to myself that a righteous suicide might be a ticket ouf the Hell we're living in. People who say they love life and make their lives into a heavenly experience, I am happy for them, but if they look outside of themselves there's no denying that this world has endless amounts of needless suffering and we're in a constant fight for survival.
Any thoughts, ideas, opinions? I'm hoping for some interesting debate or perspectives. I'm curious as to what people on SaSu might think of this view.
For this thought experiment I would like to use the Bible. In the Bible it is written that we, as humans, are in a fallen state. We might be fragments of Lucifer that get to roam around in a Godless society praying and lamenting in hopes of being saved. People that die over their beliefs supposedly go to Heaven/Valhalla/Nirvana or any other form of positive afterlife. Those who remain unbelievers get to go to Hell. If I look around in the world, it's nothing short of brutal. Of course there are ways to make your existence liveable, enjoyable, bareable - but not for everyone. There's wars, famine, natural disasters, heck even seasons and our meat suit deteriorates as time passes by and we are plagued by all kinds of diseases, discomforts and issues with it. The 'weeping and gnashing of teeth' seems to be universal, no matter what status you carry. Sure there's better and worse, but basically all beings go through suffering in their lives. So who's to say this is not Hell?
It also is written many times over 'Do not fear'. Catching the bus is a pretty fear-inducing thing. If I juxtapose what is written with the act of suicide it could be interpreted that you shouldn't fear exiting the meat suit and perhaps it's a one way ticket of Hell. I am aware that the Bible tells us that murder is a sin, however murder is the unlawful killing of a human being. As far as I am aware the act of suicide is not prohibited by law and would therefore not necessarily be considered to be murder.
I might sound insane, because I probably am, but I'm lowkey trying to prove to myself that a righteous suicide might be a ticket ouf the Hell we're living in. People who say they love life and make their lives into a heavenly experience, I am happy for them, but if they look outside of themselves there's no denying that this world has endless amounts of needless suffering and we're in a constant fight for survival.
Any thoughts, ideas, opinions? I'm hoping for some interesting debate or perspectives. I'm curious as to what people on SaSu might think of this view.
