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Comment by Grace Fitzpatrick on February 22, 2011 at 10:12pm

i think initially it is easier for theists, however, over time, I am beginning to think it is easier for atheists.  My father died last summer.  I think I cried harder than almost everyone, but I am doing better nine months later.  For one thing, I'm not counting the months.  I wouldn't have realized it had been 9 months if a relative hadn't pointed it out to me a few days ago.  I am so sorry about your cat.  My kitty is 10 and it would break my heart to loose him.

Comment by Ken on February 22, 2011 at 9:01pm

Sorry to hear about your cat Dianna. Our beagle (named after Darwin) passed away last October. He was part of the family for over 16 years and it has left a hole in our lives. We do take comfort in that we were with him when he passed and he had a very good life.

I think you are correct about the appeal of life after death for theists. In my opinion it is an easy answer or crutch for them. We have to make the most of our time while we are alive and we will live on through the memories of our friends and family. All the more reason to reach out and positively affect as many people as possible.

Comment by Dianna Barnes on February 22, 2011 at 4:27pm

Hi everyone, kinda enjoyed the snow but looking forward to the end of winter. We had our 20 year old cat put to sleep last week. She would have been 21 in May. The house feels a little empty. We loved her, she was a housecat,  had an easy life and got lots of attention. Gets me to thinking about religion's obsession with life after death. Do you think part or most of the appeal is that it's an answer? I do. I have had family members die. It's like,I know they are dead, and at the same time I can't comprehend that. I have noticed the more emotionally attached I was to them the harder it is. Guess cause I had more to lose. I think we do have an afterlife, we are in the memories of others. That's enough for me. I know I handle the pain of death of a loved one like so many religious people do. We cry, we hurt. Go through the stages of grieving and eventually come out the other side. Then the differences start. They think they will all be reunited in this abstract happy land. Whereas I can accept the reality and take comfort in knowing they are dead. No sorrows worries or regrets. And they are in my memories. Well, that's my 2 cents worth for the day.Welcome to all the new members.

 

 

 

 

 

Comment by Tyler J. Jenkins on February 22, 2011 at 1:27pm

Been a while since I've been on here. Just wanted to drop by and say hey.

Comment by Ken on February 18, 2011 at 7:47pm

Hello from Austin, TX.  I grew up in SE Kansas.  What a state.

Comment by Michael Gilmore on February 16, 2011 at 12:02am

I always say A Tes Souhaits (French for To your health/wishes)

 

because then you can do the word game of Athee Souhaits (Atheist Wishes)

Comment by John Quinn on January 19, 2011 at 5:33pm

he "blessed himself?"  hah, that seems to be a common thread in religion..  but yeah, I wish more people wouldn't give a damn what people think.  Everyone gives too much of a damn what people think xD

Comment by Dianna Barnes on January 19, 2011 at 4:51pm

Hi everyone, I don't say anything if I get blessed after a sneeze. I don't say anything if someone else sneezes either. I was at work one time when a co-worker sneezed and I didn't say anything. There were just the two of us in the room. The guy gave me a strange look then blessed himself. My husband, sometimes, likes to have fun with people. If someone says God bless you to him, he has asked them what would they say if God sneezed? As far as I know no one has ever responded to that. I have never believed in God or supernatural anything. My husband has been a nonbeliever since somewhere in Jr. High. I am 56, he is 63 and we seem to have reached a time in our lives where we don't give a damn what people think.

Comment by Leon on January 19, 2011 at 11:17am

German for god Bless you is "Gott beschuetze dich"


Sorry for comment spam. But on positive note we learned a little german today :P

Comment by Leon on January 19, 2011 at 11:13am

Gesundheit < is correct spelling and it simply means Health in English, according to mum.

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