[Por_sha911]

Originally Posted by M.D. Holloway

Not upset. From what I have witnessed folks take the after life as a trump card and don't put in the work while we they are around - dying for a cause so to speak. While we all pound chests and say that we would die for our country and God, why not live for it and create peace?

If we all knew, really knew that there was nothing after we die, would we live the way we do? I don't think so. I think people would take better care of their bodies, minds, families and maybe others. In the long run we would all be better off. We would be more into the present with a eye on the future to maintain as healthy a life and society as possible.

This concept of heaven is a scapegoat IMO...

You've got it "bass ackwards". The SOB that lies cheats and steals thinks there is nothing after this life so better get what you can regardless of the pain he causes others. I think that people would be more kind and loving if they understood that they are going to answer for the things they do in this life. You can get away with it here but there is an all seeing God that doesn't grade on a curve and Johnny Cochran won't be able to plea bargain you a better deal.

The concept of no afterlife is wishing and hoping you won't have to answer for your actions. Whistling past the graveyard.