by Borderlands of Rojava » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:30 pm
by Antarcticanie » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:33 pm
by Vu Den Voc » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:33 pm
Borderlands of Rojava wrote:Salvation. The common goal that ties many religions together across the world. Throughout history man has sought to achieve the ideal afterlife and in dualistic religions this often was under the threat of being condemned to a not so fun afterlife if one failed to obey the rules of his religion. When you give people the choice of eternal suffering vs eternal joy and pleasure, the latter usually wins out. But what would you do for a place in heaven?
Let's imagine that God appears before you one day and he tells you "I will save your soul if you put your faith in me, but there is a condition to that." Intrigued, you listen in. "Right now, you are facing eternity in hell. Not kinda hot but bearable hell. Not dark and disappointing hell. You are literally going to face the most painful eternal damnation imaginable. You will be tortured in the most excruciating ways forever after you die, but if you do as I say, you will be rewarded with paradise." "What do I gotta do?" You respond. "I want you to prove your loyalty to me," God tells you. He hands you a photo. "This man is named John Allister. He lives at 5497 Parkway Avenue, only a few blocks away. John is a good man, and he has a family of 5. I want you to kill him. You can do it any way you see fit but he must be killed before midnight in three days time and you have to do it in front of at least one of his family members. If you kill John, I will give you a place in my kingdom." Horrified, you ask God "but why?" "I don't need to tell you why," God says. "If it makes you feel better, John will also be rewarded with paradise. He won't be damned." You're caught at a crossroad now. Do you murder an innocent man to save your soul, or do you accept eternal torment so John can live out his life in peace? What would you do NSers?
by Borderlands of Rojava » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:33 pm
Antarcticanie wrote:As of right now, off the top of my head, I kill him. Haven't given it much thought, though. Might update as I consider it.
by Borderlands of Rojava » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:34 pm
Vu Den Voc wrote:Borderlands of Rojava wrote:Salvation. The common goal that ties many religions together across the world. Throughout history man has sought to achieve the ideal afterlife and in dualistic religions this often was under the threat of being condemned to a not so fun afterlife if one failed to obey the rules of his religion. When you give people the choice of eternal suffering vs eternal joy and pleasure, the latter usually wins out. But what would you do for a place in heaven?
Let's imagine that God appears before you one day and he tells you "I will save your soul if you put your faith in me, but there is a condition to that." Intrigued, you listen in. "Right now, you are facing eternity in hell. Not kinda hot but bearable hell. Not dark and disappointing hell. You are literally going to face the most painful eternal damnation imaginable. You will be tortured in the most excruciating ways forever after you die, but if you do as I say, you will be rewarded with paradise." "What do I gotta do?" You respond. "I want you to prove your loyalty to me," God tells you. He hands you a photo. "This man is named John Allister. He lives at 5497 Parkway Avenue, only a few blocks away. John is a good man, and he has a family of 5. I want you to kill him. You can do it any way you see fit but he must be killed before midnight in three days time and you have to do it in front of at least one of his family members. If you kill John, I will give you a place in my kingdom." Horrified, you ask God "but why?" "I don't need to tell you why," God says. "If it makes you feel better, John will also be rewarded with paradise. He won't be damned." You're caught at a crossroad now. Do you murder an innocent man to save your soul, or do you accept eternal torment so John can live out his life in peace? What would you do NSers?
Kind of reminds of that one story of Arabham and his son. Although Arabham did not kill his son, i'm assuming that god would still make me kill the guy. I would because i'm loyal to god i guess
by Nanatsu no Tsuki » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:35 pm
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by Borderlands of Rojava » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:36 pm
Nanatsu no Tsuki wrote:The thought of an afterlife or ‘salvation’ fills me, and always has, with dread. I wouldn’t do a thing to earn a place in heaven.
by Nanatsu no Tsuki » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:37 pm
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by Borderlands of Rojava » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:38 pm
by Nanatsu no Tsuki » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:39 pm
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by Dominioan » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:40 pm
by Borderlands of Rojava » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:41 pm
Dominioan wrote:I am assuming God won't lie. And if he gets to go to heaven, then I will do it.
by Dominioan » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:41 pm
by Kowani » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:43 pm
by Borderlands of Rojava » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:43 pm
Kowani wrote:This is not a god worth believing in.
Hell it is.
by Kowani » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:45 pm
by The New California Republic » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:45 pm
by Vu Den Voc » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:48 pm
by Vu Den Voc » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:48 pm
The New California Republic wrote:How do I know it's god? It sounds like some kind of demon that is trying to coerce me into murdering someone it doesn't like.
by La Paz de Los Ricos » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:49 pm
by Nanatsu no Tsuki » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:50 pm
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by The New California Republic » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:50 pm
by Vu Den Voc » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:52 pm
La Paz de Los Ricos wrote:Any god that assumes I'm capable of murder is not omnipotent, therefore not all-knowing, therefore disappointing, therefore not worth my time. Plus, at least it'll be hot in Hell. I hate the cold.
by Vu Den Voc » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:55 pm
The New California Republic wrote:
No. I've read the Bible many times, I know that God hasn't tried to coerce someone into murdering a specific person in front of at least one family member by promising a free pass into Heaven as a test of faith.
by La Paz de Los Ricos » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:57 pm
Vu Den Voc wrote:La Paz de Los Ricos wrote:Any god that assumes I'm capable of murder is not omnipotent, therefore not all-knowing, therefore disappointing, therefore not worth my time. Plus, at least it'll be hot in Hell. I hate the cold.
i know your most likely joking (hopefully) but if your not, hell is not hot like lava (where it glows) no its complete darkness, with the feeling of being sweaty,hot, and being cold. NOT FUN.
Borderlands of Rojava wrote:Not kinda hot but bearable hell.
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