Like Unto A Garden

The fear of death spawned the idea of a soul, for those of us who cannot accept the possibility of ceasing to exist when we die.


If we can overcome fear of death, we can be happy.

The only way some human animals can achieve this, is by pretending that there is no death... hence the idea of an eternal "soul"

The more humans figure out about the brain, the chemical reactions and neuron transmissions, the more we find out that the brain (which is matter) is what fosters consciousness, and when our brain is damaged, the consciousness is damaged as well. When the brain dies, so does consciousness... as far as we feeble human animals can tell.

Like i say, i am certain of nothing (this could all just be a dream derived from a god for all i fuckin know)... but as Carl Sagan once most inspiringly said,

"Extraordinary claims, requires extraordinary evidence"

Where there is evidence to back up my claims in accordance with the idea of ceasing to exist when we die, there is NONE to back up the idea of an eternal "soul"

I believe neither though, because i accept the fact that... i do not know.
"Doubt is surely not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd."



A pretty piece of literature though, if i might add.

Originally Posted by Zaehet Strife

I believe neither though, because i accept the fact that... i do not know.

Liar liar pants on fire . I highly doubt that you believe neither. Your passionate bias that favors a godless world says otherwise.

Very good read Mr. Sister

Originally Posted by Zaehet Strife

The fear of death spawned the idea of a soul, for those of us who cannot accept the possibility of ceasing to exist when we die.


If we can overcome fear of death, we can be happy.

The only way some human animals can achieve this, is by pretending that there is no death... hence the idea of an eternal "soul"

The more humans figure out about the brain, the chemical reactions and neuron transmissions, the more we find out that the brain (which is matter) is what fosters consciousness, and when our brain is damaged, the consciousness is damaged as well. When the brain dies, so does consciousness... as far as we feeble human animals can tell.

Like i say, i am certain of nothing (this could all just be a dream derived from a god for all i fuckin know)... but as Carl Sagan once most inspiringly said,

"Extraordinary claims, requires extraordinary evidence"

Where there is evidence to back up my claims in accordance with the idea of ceasing to exist when we die, there is NONE to back up the idea of an eternal "soul"

I believe neither though, because i accept the fact that... i do not know.
"Doubt is surely not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd."



A pretty piece of literature though, if i might add.

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Thank you for your support and humble-criticisms.

Zaehet - I would like to suggest an idea to you. Not out of spite or because I think I am 'right'. You can learn to access your own 'soul', or the part of you that is everlasting. It takes effort on our part, but with patience and a positive attitude, you can slowly transform your 'not knowing' into 'be'ing.

Even so my claims may apparently suggest that I do not believe what you are saying, however, I understand that there is truth in all things and that all things are but half-truths. Such is the paradox of life!

Originally Posted by eye exaggerate

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"And if you have any further questions, Tom, let me show you where that Roman soldier stuck the other spear." ~could not resist~ cn

Originally Posted by cannabineer

"And if you have any further questions, Tom, let me show you where that Roman soldier stuck the other spear." ~could not resist~ cn

Tom - "no, no...we're good"

Originally Posted by Mister Sister

Thank you for your support and humble-criticisms.

Zaehet - I would like to suggest an idea to you. Not out of spite or because I think I am 'right'. You can learn to access your own 'soul', or the part of you that is everlasting. It takes effort on our part, but with patience and a positive attitude, you can slowly transform your 'not knowing' into 'be'ing.

Even so my claims may apparently suggest that I do not believe what you are saying, however, I understand that there is truth in all things and that all things are but half-truths. Such is the paradox of life!

...Hello shaman, erm, mister sister - I like what you're writing here, very mature from what I can see. If you don't mind, I'd like to add something. The soul is feminine and by nature atrophied in males (jmo). We're required to be receptive in order to develop it. At this point in my general understanding, if a man really wants to 'know' the universe, he might have to woo the lady first before projecting is concentrated attention onto (into) her. (pun not so much intended, but perhaps inherent.)

Originally Posted by eye exaggerate

...Hello shaman, erm, mister sister - I like what you're writing here, very mature from what I can see. If you don't mind, I'd like to add something. The soul is feminine and by nature atrophied in males (jmo). We're required to be receptive in order to develop it. At this point in my general understanding, if a man really wants to 'know' the universe, he might have to woo the lady first before projecting is concentrated attention onto (into) her. (pun not so much intended, but perhaps inherent.)

I was looking forward to crafting the near-obligatory pun ... until I saw the last bit there. cn