Life After Death: Fact or Fiction

**CosmicPal** · 10-09-2004, 05:12 PM

I was watching this documentary a few days ago regarding the subject, life after death. I am curious to know how the Planet feels about life after death: Do you believe in it? Or do you believe that we are nothing but a physical being that once it expires- that is it. You’re as good as gone.

Halloween is coming up, so I thought I’d bring this up, and see how everyone feels...I’m not interested in stirring debates or embarrassing anyone- I’m just curious. You can share a story if you wish, or simply say you do or don’t believe- and leave it at that.

I do have an experience that to this day, I myself simply cannot explain: One night I left my mother’s house in Overland Park to drive home, after having dinner with her. We were both surprised to discover it was snowing. She kissed me on the cheek and told me to be careful- which I was- somewhat...

Anyways, I’m going north on 69 and approaching the 435 overpass when I see a lot of blinking red lights in the blizzard-like snow conditions. I had a Subaru 4-wheel drive vehicle at the time and doing 50 for I wasn’t concerned about the weather, even though I should have been. Anyways, I’m fast approaching the overpass when it dawned on me the red lights were now all steady. Someone had lost control of their vehicle on the overpass and wiped out in front of a dozen cars. I didn’t know this. I couldn’t see through the blinding snowfall, not to mention I was in an upgrade.

Before I knew it, I was inches from the vehicles in front of me. Life as I knew it was over. That was all I recall- this rare, undeveloped feeling of having died without actually dying. There was nowhere for me to go. I couldn’t slam on my brakes for I would have lost control of my own vehicle and encountered certain severe injury, if not fatality. I couldn’t tap on my brakes for the distance between me and the rear vehicles in this “near pile-up” was too short. Therefore, I thought it was over for me. I recall yelling out loud, “Please God, spare these people!” In one unselfish act of kindness, I asked that I didn’t hurt (or certainly kill) anyone...

But, the strangest and quite honestly one of the most beautiful experiences in my life happened there on a snowy highway- it was as though someone suddenly took complete control of my vehicle and pointed it toward the guardrail- out of harms way of anyone- including myself. My car bounced off the guardrail like a rubber ball, sideswiped another vehicle, and bounced off the guardrail again. Only minor damage was done to the car I hit. My car, however, was totaled. But, I was inherently alive.

Trust me- my instincts did not point my automobile in the right direction. I know my own instincts. I can’t quite explain the feeling I had at that moment, and it may be that the adrenaline was so high, so profound that my (our) brain exceeds even my (our) our own expectations. That can be easily measured- but I still somewhat believe someone was “watching over me.”

It’s not a life after death story, but if there is “life after death” someone was there, with me, in awesome spirit- guiding the way.

Hammock Parties · 10-09-2004, 05:20 PM

Your car slid on the ice.

Anyway, life after death is bullshit. That's my blunt opinion.

Hydrae · 10-09-2004, 05:21 PM

Yes I believe in an afterlife. What format it will be in though, no idea.

Hammock Parties · 10-09-2004, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

Yes I believe in an afterlife. What format it will be in though, no idea.

Hey, if there is a hell, it can't be worse than being a Chiefs fan.

Hydrae · 10-09-2004, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JBret

Hey, if there is a hell, it can't be worse than being a Chiefs fan.

You could be stuck as a Cubs fan.

Hammock Parties · 10-09-2004, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

You could be stuck as a Cubs fan.

True.

go bo · 10-09-2004, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JBret

Hey, if there is a hell, it can't be worse than being a Chiefs fan.

*ahem* watch it, sport...

|Zach| · 10-09-2004, 05:21 PM

I believe in life after death...

Slayer Diablo · 10-09-2004, 05:41 PM

I have a slightly different view on life after death... We all hear about how other cultures have believed that you become a guardian angel or you suffer in hell for all eternity or just wonder the earth until the end comes; however, what about all the other possibilities? I think that there may be a form of reincarnation in which we become a guardian angel of "ourself" in a parallel universe. The basic concept is that you correct the mistakes of your life through the "you" of the parallel universe, and when the other "you" dies, his/her/its soul combines with yours. If there seems to be a failure (which would be indicated by the other "you" wanting to commit suicide at any point in "your" life, or just dissatisfaction at the end), then combination of you and "you" move on to the next parallel universe and try to fix what was believed to have been wrong with the previous lives. There's not a way that I can think of in which you could figure out which "life" you're on, but would you really want to know how many times you've screwed up your life? For all we know, Donald Trump could be on his 537829th attempt at life while the majority of Planeteers are on their 5th-21st attempts.

Hammock Parties · 10-09-2004, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Loser Diablo

I have a slightly different view on life after death... We all hear about how other cultures have believed that you become a guardian angel or you suffer in hell for all eternity or just wonder the earth until the end comes; however, what about all the other possibilities? I think that there may be a form of reincarnation in which we become a guardian angel of "ourself" in a parallel universe. The basic concept is that you correct the mistakes of your life through the "you" of the parallel universe, and when the other "you" dies, his/her/its soul combines with yours. If there seems to be a failure (which would be indicated by the other "you" wanting to commit suicide at any point in "your" life, or just dissatisfaction at the end), then combination of you and "you" move on to the next parallel universe and try to fix what was believed to have been wrong with the previous lives. There's not a way that I can think of in which you could figure out which "life" you're on, but would you really want to know how many times you've screwed up your life? For all we know, Donald Trump could be on his 537829th attempt at life while the majority of Planeteers are on their 5th-21st attempts.

It's too bad your clone guardian angel can't drive very well.

Slayer Diablo · 10-09-2004, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JBret

It's too bad your clone guardian angel can't drive very well.

You kidding? That's probably how the jackass died!

keg in kc · 10-09-2004, 06:04 PM

I'm not religious in any sense of the word, but I wouldn't discount it; anything is possible. In any case, I can certainly understand the attraction of the concept of eternal life. The thought of reincarnation (in whatever form) is infinitely more comforting than the image of an empty rotting corpse in a cold grave. But fact or fiction? Who am I to say...

Jenson71 · 10-09-2004, 06:12 PM

I find it a little discomforting to think that when we die, we will never, never, never come back or go anywhere. To be just lost in the universe for eternity. There has to be something.

Slayer Diablo · 10-09-2004, 06:20 PM

What would it be like if we didn't come back or go anywhere? It can't really be said that you'd feel or see anything, because you're completely shut down...and for eternity. It can't be anything like a coma, because in a coma you're at least able to dream or get lost in your memories. So what is death to someone who's completely wiped out?

Jenson71 · 10-09-2004, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Loser Diablo

What would it be like if we didn't come back or go anywhere? It can't really be said that you'd feel or see anything, because you're completely shut down...and for eternity. It can't be anything like a coma, because in a coma you're at least able to dream or get lost in your memories. So what is death to someone who's completely wiped out?

Well, sure I wouldn't care then, but I care now. I dunno. Still discomforting.

10-09-2004, 05:12 PM	Topic Starter
CosmicPal Learn it. Know it. Live it. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Casino cash: $10004900	Life After Death: Fact or Fiction I was watching this documentary a few days ago regarding the subject, life after death. I am curious to know how the Planet feels about life after death: Do you believe in it? Or do you believe that we are nothing but a physical being that once it expires- that is it. You’re as good as gone. Halloween is coming up, so I thought I’d bring this up, and see how everyone feels...I’m not interested in stirring debates or embarrassing anyone- I’m just curious. You can share a story if you wish, or simply say you do or don’t believe- and leave it at that. I do have an experience that to this day, I myself simply cannot explain: One night I left my mother’s house in Overland Park to drive home, after having dinner with her. We were both surprised to discover it was snowing. She kissed me on the cheek and told me to be careful- which I was- somewhat... Anyways, I’m going north on 69 and approaching the 435 overpass when I see a lot of blinking red lights in the blizzard-like snow conditions. I had a Subaru 4-wheel drive vehicle at the time and doing 50 for I wasn’t concerned about the weather, even though I should have been. Anyways, I’m fast approaching the overpass when it dawned on me the red lights were now all steady. Someone had lost control of their vehicle on the overpass and wiped out in front of a dozen cars. I didn’t know this. I couldn’t see through the blinding snowfall, not to mention I was in an upgrade. Before I knew it, I was inches from the vehicles in front of me. Life as I knew it was over. That was all I recall- this rare, undeveloped feeling of having died without actually dying. There was nowhere for me to go. I couldn’t slam on my brakes for I would have lost control of my own vehicle and encountered certain severe injury, if not fatality. I couldn’t tap on my brakes for the distance between me and the rear vehicles in this “near pile-up” was too short. Therefore, I thought it was over for me. I recall yelling out loud, “Please God, spare these people!” In one unselfish act of kindness, I asked that I didn’t hurt (or certainly kill) anyone... But, the strangest and quite honestly one of the most beautiful experiences in my life happened there on a snowy highway- it was as though someone suddenly took complete control of my vehicle and pointed it toward the guardrail- out of harms way of anyone- including myself. My car bounced off the guardrail like a rubber ball, sideswiped another vehicle, and bounced off the guardrail again. Only minor damage was done to the car I hit. My car, however, was totaled. But, I was inherently alive. Trust me- my instincts did not point my automobile in the right direction. I know my own instincts. I can’t quite explain the feeling I had at that moment, and it may be that the adrenaline was so high, so profound that my (our) brain exceeds even my (our) our own expectations. That can be easily measured- but I still somewhat believe someone was “watching over me.” It’s not a life after death story, but if there is “life after death” someone was there, with me, in awesome spirit- guiding the way.
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10-09-2004, 05:20 PM	#2
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $800478	Your car slid on the ice. Anyway, life after death is bullshit. That's my blunt opinion. __________________ Chiefs game films
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10-09-2004, 05:21 PM	#3
Hydrae MVP Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Newport, Or Casino cash: $-1163000	Yes I believe in an afterlife. What format it will be in though, no idea. __________________ My 2024 Adopt-A-Chief: Rashee Rice
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10-09-2004, 05:21 PM	#8
\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $3016768	I believe in life after death...
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10-09-2004, 05:41 PM	#9
Slayer Diablo Cross with me Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $9994900	I have a slightly different view on life after death... We all hear about how other cultures have believed that you become a guardian angel or you suffer in hell for all eternity or just wonder the earth until the end comes; however, what about all the other possibilities? I think that there may be a form of reincarnation in which we become a guardian angel of "ourself" in a parallel universe. The basic concept is that you correct the mistakes of your life through the "you" of the parallel universe, and when the other "you" dies, his/her/its soul combines with yours. If there seems to be a failure (which would be indicated by the other "you" wanting to commit suicide at any point in "your" life, or just dissatisfaction at the end), then combination of you and "you" move on to the next parallel universe and try to fix what was believed to have been wrong with the previous lives. There's not a way that I can think of in which you could figure out which "life" you're on, but would you really want to know how many times you've screwed up your life? For all we know, Donald Trump could be on his 537829th attempt at life while the majority of Planeteers are on their 5th-21st attempts.
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10-09-2004, 06:04 PM	#12
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	I'm not religious in any sense of the word, but I wouldn't discount it; anything is possible. In any case, I can certainly understand the attraction of the concept of eternal life. The thought of reincarnation (in whatever form) is infinitely more comforting than the image of an empty rotting corpse in a cold grave. But fact or fiction? Who am I to say...
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10-09-2004, 06:12 PM	#13
Jenson71 fides quaerens intellectum Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United States Casino cash: $8330900	I find it a little discomforting to think that when we die, we will never, never, never come back or go anywhere. To be just lost in the universe for eternity. There has to be something.
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10-09-2004, 06:20 PM	#14
Slayer Diablo Cross with me Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $9994900	What would it be like if we didn't come back or go anywhere? It can't really be said that you'd feel or see anything, because you're completely shut down...and for eternity. It can't be anything like a coma, because in a coma you're at least able to dream or get lost in your memories. So what is death to someone who's completely wiped out?
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