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Religions > Atheism |
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"Nerd Gerl" |
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26 Feb 2004 12:11:25 AM |
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A Conversation With John Popelish |
John Popelish wrote in message <403D8D3D.CF8AB869@rica.net>...
Nerd Gerl wrote:
Think you'll still
be an
atheist on your death bed?
I can't say for certain, but that is the way I am headed. I think
about death almost every time I throw a leg over my motorcycle. It
clears the mind of extraneous thoughts that might make death more
likely.
Are you afraid to not be, forever?
I don't understand that question. Death right now is a mere decision I
merely put off every day. So no, I am not afraid to die (if that's
what you're asking). I'm afraid to leave unfinished projects behind.
When the projects are finished, then I'll die.
I have no desire for any afterlife I can imagine. I also have no
expectation that anyone's afterlife imaginings might happen.
Do you think that you might be atheist on your death bed?
No. I know too much.
R U in alt.atheist
Note that atheist is an adjective. I am atheist, not an atheist (as
in a member of an organized group). The word simply describes
something I don't have (god beliefs). Likewise, I am bearded, not a
bearded.
(snip)
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John Popelish
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| User: "John Popelish" |
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| Title: Re: A Conversation With John Popelish |
26 Feb 2004 12:36:36 AM |
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Nerd Gerl wrote:
John Popelish wrote in message <403D8D3D.CF8AB869@rica.net>...
Are you afraid to not be, forever?
I don't understand that question.
I am asking if it worries you that your life, mind, consciousness will
end soon, on a cosmic time scale.
Death right now is a mere decision I
merely put off every day. So no, I am not afraid to die (if that's
what you're asking). I'm afraid to leave unfinished projects behind.
When the projects are finished, then I'll die.
It is good to see someone who is taking responsibility for their final
decision. Once a sentient being is certain of the eventuality of
their own death, this final decision should be seriously considered.
Circumstances may take the choice of exactly when to die out of your
hands, but that is no excuse for not doing any planning. Does this
sound reasonable to you?
Do you have expectations of an afterlife?
I wonder why people can't bring themselves to refer to it as
afterdeath.
I have no desire for any afterlife I can imagine. I also have no
expectation that anyone's afterlife imaginings might happen.
Do you think that you might be atheist on your death bed?
No. I know too much.
I am painfully aware of the limitations of my knowledge.
I bump against them almost daily.
R U in alt.atheist
I am reading your posts in alt.atheism if that is what you mean.
--
John Popelish
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| User: "oldwetdog old*wet*dog@netscapeD0Tnet" |
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| Title: Re: A Conversation With John Popelish |
26 Feb 2004 01:27:08 AM |
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Please do not cross post,
thanks.
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| User: "oldwetdog old*wet*dog@netscapeD0Tnet" |
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| Title: Re: A Conversation With John Popelish |
26 Feb 2004 01:18:53 AM |
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Please do not cross post,
thanks
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| User: "Clothaire" |
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| Title: Re: A Conversation With John Popelish |
26 Feb 2004 06:46:39 PM |
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On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 23:18:53 -0800, oldwetdog
<old*wet*dog@netscapeD0Tnet> wrote:
Please do not cross post,
thanks
Please do not cross post,
thanks
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