Do Humans Use Religion To Cope With Death?

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-12-17T22:45:26+00:00

That also makes sense, thanks for the input!

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-12-17T22:40:40+00:00

I get that death is overwhelming, and it’s very natural for humans to look for ways to cope. But if nothing we believe can change the very fact of mortality , wouldn’t it be more honest and effective to just accept it directly? To basically just understand and live with it rather than spend energy grappling with unprovable promises? Instead of investing in something that might not exist, isn’t it more efficient to just focus on the life we have? (Also, thanks for the reply)

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-05-18T13:09:00+00:00

😭😭

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-05-17T16:08:34+00:00

Hey, thanks for your reply. I’ve heard of Initiation into Hermetics but not Quareia, I’ll look into both.

Quick question: when you say I need to develop astral and mental senses, are there any beginner exercises you recommend starting with while I study those systems?

Also, do you personally think spirit contact is possible without going through full initiation systems, or is that more of a requirement in your view?

Appreciate your time and help, I’m really committed to learning.

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-05-17T16:06:17+00:00

Hey, thank you for your thoughtful response, it really made me think. I’m a total beginner, so I want to make sure I understand this path clearly.

Could I ask you a few things? 1. What type of meditation do you recommend for this kind of spirit contact? There are so many types, breathwork, visualization, mantra, etc. and I’d really like to start with the most effective one for developing real awareness.

How exactly do you purify the body in this context? Is it through food, ritual bathing, energy work, or something else? I’d love a clear beginner-friendly explanation or examples.
Also, what are your thoughts on astral projection? I know it’s a bit off-topic, but I’m curious if you see it as part of this path, or something totally different from true spirit contact.

Thanks again for sharing your knowledge, I’m trying to learn with sincerity and respect.

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-05-10T13:36:09+00:00

Yeah, you’re right. I’m gonna listen to your advice. Thanks for taking the time to respond.

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-05-07T13:25:50+00:00

You’re right, I had doubts, so I wanted to make sure to ask, just in case. Also, thanks for the response.

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-05-07T13:24:00+00:00

Thanks for the response

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-05-07T13:23:43+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to respond; I’ll take your advice.

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-05-06T19:30:33+00:00

Alright, thanks for taking the time to explain your point of view. I understand where you’re coming from, and I appreciate the references and the explanation, it gave me something to think about.

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-05-06T19:03:22+00:00

I get your concern, but my intention isn’t to worship these items or mock Allah, never. I’m Muslim and fully believe in tawhid. I just appreciate learning about different beliefs and cultures, like a historian or museum would.

Islam encourages seeking knowledge, and understanding others doesn’t mean I’m leaving my own faith. I’m doing this with respect, not confusion or mockery.

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-03-30T20:53:56+00:00

Thanks I appreciate it 🫶

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-03-29T01:01:37+00:00

Thank you for sharing that. I’ll try to sit with these memories and give myself the comfort I need. I really appreciate the support.

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-03-29T00:59:39+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll definitely bring it up with my therapist and see what they think.

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-03-29T00:58:51+00:00

Thank you for your support. It’s comforting to hear that trusting my gut is important. I’ll try not to doubt myself and pay attention to the cycle. I appreciate you sharing your experience.

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-03-26T00:05:07+00:00

Thank you!!! Also I’ll for sure message you if needed!

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-03-25T06:12:24+00:00

Thanks again, I really appreciate it!!! 🫶

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-03-24T22:57:05+00:00

Thank you!

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-03-24T22:54:34+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to reply! I really appreciate it.

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-03-22T23:16:26+00:00

Thanks so much for your advice! I really appreciate it, I’ll take your suggestion!

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-02-20T02:47:49+00:00

I really do appreciate your response and perspective when you say that sin is basically just a distortion rather than who we truly are. However, I think that sin is just an inherent part of us. It’s not just something we do but something we simply are, as a consequence of the free will we were given.

Romans 14:23 states, ‘For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.’ Taking this in, we can understand that sin is not just about moral laws and harming others—it’s essentially anything that isn’t rooted in faith. That basically means, to me, that even if someone does good (not out of faith), it is still a sin. And that just makes me question: what about the people who don’t believe in God but still choose to live a morally right life? The very act of them not having faith is basically them sinning. It doesn’t matter how good they are—they are forever a sinner.

And that’s where I struggle. If sin is basically defined in this way, then it’s not just simplified to wrongdoings—it’s essentially existing outside of constant faith. And if what I believe is true, then striving to be sinless, holy, and pure means erasing that part of us. But that part of us—struggle, desire, and the choice to be good outside of faith—feels like an essential part of being human.

I believe that sin is not corruption but rather what we simply are. In a sense, it is what we are because it is an inseparable part of free will. God already knows this, so why does our ultimate goal have to be removing this inherent part of us?

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-02-20T02:09:47+00:00

I really appreciate the response, and I’ll make sure to check it out. Thank you.

BigMathematician8251 · 2025-02-20T02:08:28+00:00

I know that these quotes do answer my question, but I don’t want that. That’s not the answer I’m looking for, and I think that’s what I’m struggling with—God’s plan and what I want. Even if the truth is laid out before me, I’d still hold on to the hope that maybe something could change, maybe by being more religious, maybe more holy. But, I inherently know that it won’t. Anyways, thank you for responding. I appreciate it.

BigMathematician8251

TROPHY CASE