It seems the characters in the story descended in to immoral behavior out a fear of death. That fear was strong enough that any alternative seemed justified and acceptable. Perhaps they took it to be an obvious given and assumed without questioning that life is better than death, as so many of us do.
It seems the characters in the story descended in to immoral behavior out a fear of death. That fear was strong enough that any alternative seemed justified and acceptable. Perhaps they took it to be an obvious given and assumed without questioning that life is better than death, as so many of us do.
It seems interesting to observe, especially on a science related blog, that there is actually no proof that life is better than death. And yet, like the characters in the story told above, we so often so strongly believe we know.
As readers are likely aware there are some fascinating reports offered by some who have been declared clinically dead for a period of time, and then were revived. I came across such a report today and found it quite compelling.
It seems impossible to come to any firm conclusion about near death experiences, but if they contain any truth that puts a whole new spin on apocalyptic stories. Imagine we have a global nuclear war and billions of people die, and then go on to have the kinds of experiences described in the video above. Are nuclear weapons an express lane to heaven?
If you buy the claim that the characters in the tale above are acting from a fear of death, then our relationship with death seems a very relevant aspect to apocalyptic stories. Just yesterday discovered a very well done Substack which address this topic head on.
On Coming Home a pair of brothers are creating a growing collection of quality videos of their interviews with people who have had near death experiences. Make of these reports what you will, but they do seem relevant to the subject of apocalyptic outcomes.
It seems the characters in the story descended in to immoral behavior out a fear of death. That fear was strong enough that any alternative seemed justified and acceptable. Perhaps they took it to be an obvious given and assumed without questioning that life is better than death, as so many of us do.
It seems interesting to observe, especially on a science related blog, that there is actually no proof that life is better than death. And yet, like the characters in the story told above, we so often so strongly believe we know.
As readers are likely aware there are some fascinating reports offered by some who have been declared clinically dead for a period of time, and then were revived. I came across such a report today and found it quite compelling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmnQDUEn7fI
It seems impossible to come to any firm conclusion about near death experiences, but if they contain any truth that puts a whole new spin on apocalyptic stories. Imagine we have a global nuclear war and billions of people die, and then go on to have the kinds of experiences described in the video above. Are nuclear weapons an express lane to heaven?
If you buy the claim that the characters in the tale above are acting from a fear of death, then our relationship with death seems a very relevant aspect to apocalyptic stories. Just yesterday discovered a very well done Substack which address this topic head on.
https://cominghomechannel.substack.com/
On Coming Home a pair of brothers are creating a growing collection of quality videos of their interviews with people who have had near death experiences. Make of these reports what you will, but they do seem relevant to the subject of apocalyptic outcomes.