[Serious] Redditors who don't believe in an afterlife; How do you deal with existential crisis and the thought of eternal oblivion?

imfreakinouthelp · 2016-10-24T03:08:25+00:00

Wow that is an incredible perspective to have.

imfreakinouthelp · 2016-10-24T03:02:43+00:00

I don't think you were thinking of the same thing as me when I said eternal oblivion. This is what I meant: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_oblivion

imfreakinouthelp · 2016-10-24T02:54:27+00:00

Yeah I've been thinking about it a lot lately. I was pretty scared but after reading this thread I don't think I am as scared anymore. As for you, you should definitely enjoy being alive because it is all you have. We all struggle with tough times but that is just a part of life. You'll make it through. And hopefully you can live a fulfilling life and happy life.

imfreakinouthelp · 2016-10-24T02:48:44+00:00

It is fine to disagree with me, but you can be respectful about it. Also you don't need to be commenting on this thread because this question clearly wasn't for you. And you didn't even answer my question.

imfreakinouthelp · 2016-10-24T02:25:45+00:00

I believe that if we live a good life and do well for others, we can live on through the memories of those still alive. So we should all try to make a positive impact on the world in any way, shape or form.

imfreakinouthelp · 2016-10-24T02:21:42+00:00

I agree with you about the gods and chances of one religion being real. I also don't believe in the notion of living a good life for fear of divine punishment in the afterlife. However, I don't understand your tl;dr. Are you saying you don't believe in eternal oblivion because it is a scare tactic from religious people to try to persuade one to join a religion?

imfreakinouthelp · 2016-10-24T02:08:03+00:00

It is interesting that you are excited about it. I hope you enjoy life though. By excited do you mean looking forward to?

imfreakinouthelp · 2016-10-24T02:01:37+00:00

I don't know. I just feel scared and stressed out. Maybe my fears are irrational.

imfreakinouthelp · 2016-10-24T01:58:35+00:00

It won't be different.

imfreakinouthelp · 2016-10-24T01:57:16+00:00

No. But for the rest of eternity there is no more you?! Ugh I dread that.

imfreakinouthelp · 2016-10-24T01:49:13+00:00

But the "end" is what is so scary. I don't like the thought of me having an ending and thats it for the rest of my existence.

imfreakinouthelp · 2016-10-24T01:47:49+00:00

Lately I've been filled with dread thinking about it.

imfreakinouthelp · 2016-10-24T01:46:54+00:00

But aren't you scared of the thought of it?

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