Lol, you are the one showing the ignorance. Since you trying to change people's minds, you should know that "we are all just a series of complicated chemical reactions" can actually be a very strong argument for a monotheistic god. A quick overview. Mind states -> Brain states -> Chemical states -> Physics states... I wonder how physic laws came about...
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A book which I think might make any atheist or agnostic reconsider their beliefs
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Lol, you are the one showing the ignorance. Since you trying to change people's minds, you should know that "we are all just a series of complicated chemical reactions" can actually be a very strong argument for a monotheistic god. A quick overview. Mind states -> Brain states -> Chemical states -> Physics states... I wonder how physic laws came about...
Yea, I've read a book on the subject of life after death experiences, or near death experiences.
In fact my uncle had one he said. Typical moving towards the light scenario. Though, it all ended when he heard my aunts voice calling for him to come back. She was infact yelling at him in real life.
As for the afterlife, if there is one, everyone will "go" to it, regardless if they believe in any "organized" religion or not.
MercenaryForHire
Lifer
Ah, but then you'll be cutting off your arctic advantage. What happens if your next away mission is in Canada? You'll nullify your defense bonus, and any Polar-attribute animals will deal an extra 10% damage.
- M4H
bubbasmith99
Senior member
of course i know that. i just used that quotation because i remember somebody using it as the basis for their atheism in a thread a few weeks back. wow, i'm realy dumb and you're really smart. thanks for putting me in my place
It's all in careful selection of which contracts I take up. I won't take any that pay less than 100,000 GP per hit, and it's been my experience that the only people willing to pay those kind of prices live in tropical areas. I think they're drug lords or Magi or something, but what my clients do when they're not funding my exploits doesn't really bother me.
Would you fags stop hijacking this thread.
It's not even slightly humorous.
It's not even slightly humorous.
Siddhartha
Lifer
Some people ignore information that does not fit their belief systems. This is why I try not to argue about beliefs.
bubbasmith99
Senior member
what about the hundreds and hundreds of accounts that contain very similar details as in the following page:
http://www.near-death.com/forum.html
i hardly believe that "brain nerves firing rapidly" would be responsible for experiences as vivid and surreal as have been characterized by these numerous individuals.
DrPizza
Administrator Elite Member Goat Whisperer
Yes, this was discussed on Penn and Teller's Bullsh*t
Science can duplicate the exact same experiences by depriving the brain of oxygen (as it is deprived at death). A ready source of these experiments is when they spin potential pilots/astronauts around at high speed so they experience high G-forces... the blood is spun away from their brain, they lose consciousness from lack of oxygen, and have the same "near death experiences."
Christians who want to believe that someone made it to heaven, then had to return to their body when someone saved their lives, are saying that "God took them to heaven, but made a mistake." What?! God didn't see that someone was going to administer an electro-cardio shock?! (or whatever they're called)
Science can duplicate the exact same experiences by depriving the brain of oxygen (as it is deprived at death). A ready source of these experiments is when they spin potential pilots/astronauts around at high speed so they experience high G-forces... the blood is spun away from their brain, they lose consciousness from lack of oxygen, and have the same "near death experiences."
Christians who want to believe that someone made it to heaven, then had to return to their body when someone saved their lives, are saying that "God took them to heaven, but made a mistake." What?! God didn't see that someone was going to administer an electro-cardio shock?! (or whatever they're called)
MercenaryForHire
Lifer
I always try to make that little extra effort to be friendly. Ask them how business is going, know what's going on in their field, if there's any big scores I should be on the lookout for. Now that I mention it, Count Escobar in the South Islands has been looking for a good cover man for a few black ops coming up in a week or such. Keep your schedule clear - he's proven to be quite generous with his funding, and he even offers cuts of the take. Last time it was a Porsche transport - that got me a new 911 Turbo on top of my payment. 😀
- M4H
MercenaryForHire
Lifer
Yeah, didn't you people watch Dogma?
- M4H
WarmAndSCSI
Banned
Why don't you guys stop flaming this guy for just presenting to you a book that tells of information and events that may lead you to change your beliefs???
Man, you people are fvcking harsh. I hope you all burn in Hell for being so closed-minded.
Man, you people are fvcking harsh. I hope you all burn in Hell for being so closed-minded.
MercenaryForHire
Lifer
Hey, and while we're recommending children's tales, I suggest the Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and Little Red Riding Hood.
Yeah, but by that time I'm have my Breastplate of Flame, and I'll just absorb the fire damage. 😛
- M4H
Brutuskend
Lifer
Let me just ask one question.
Of those who are saying this is all total bull sh!t how many of your are afraid to die or don't want to think about it?
For me, reading this book took away any fear I had of dieing, even though I don't believe there is some supreme being running things or a heaven waiting for me.
So for that one thing, it was worth the read IMO.
Everyone who reported these experiences, said it was a GOOD experience!
However, in the second book "Reflections on Life After Life" some people who had tried to tale their own life reported their experience as BAD.
Many of us have toyed with the idea of killing ourselves at one time or another, but after reading that book, I would NEVER EVER kill myself.
So for that reason alone, I think the second book is one that people SHOULD read and hopefully BELIEVE
Of those who are saying this is all total bull sh!t how many of your are afraid to die or don't want to think about it?
For me, reading this book took away any fear I had of dieing, even though I don't believe there is some supreme being running things or a heaven waiting for me.
So for that one thing, it was worth the read IMO.
Everyone who reported these experiences, said it was a GOOD experience!
However, in the second book "Reflections on Life After Life" some people who had tried to tale their own life reported their experience as BAD.
Many of us have toyed with the idea of killing ourselves at one time or another, but after reading that book, I would NEVER EVER kill myself.
So for that reason alone, I think the second book is one that people SHOULD read and hopefully BELIEVE
MercenaryForHire
Lifer
Given that I've got a genetic heart problem that could theoretically leave me dead in my sleep any night of my life; no, I'm not afraid of death.
- M4H
MercenaryForHire
Lifer
Been to Hell. Nice place.
Thanks for the excellent travel recommendation, WarmAndSCSI. It's quite the beautiful little town.
- M4H
Siddhartha
Lifer
Are you a Christian?
TROGDORdBURNINATOR
Senior member
I believe that sums it up pretty well. You believe this easily explained away (with science) trash because it brings you comfort and relieves your fear of death. It's much the same as millions of people do all over the world with non-sensical religions which are, at best, obviously contradictory and designed to meet needs such as this book has met for you.
I don't have respect for people like that. It's brave and strong people who can deal with it without a crutch
0roo0roo
No Lifer
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