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Here's a little more detail about what happens when we die:
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When the spirit leaves the body, there is a breaking of the silver cord, as it is called, and thereby all connection between the spirit and the body is severed for all eternity - never again can that spirit enter that body, and neither can any other spirit, although, I know, it is claimed by some spiritualists that another spirit may inhabit the cast-off body. But this is all wrong, for no spirit ever enters the body which has once been the home of another spirit, and, hence, claims made by some of the wise men of the East that such a thing can be, have no foundation in fact.
When this tie has been once severed, there are certain chemical laws affecting the physical body, and certain spiritual laws affecting the spirit, which absolutely render it impossible for the spirit to again enter the body; and as you have been informed, we all, mortals and spirits and angels as well, are governed by laws which have no exceptions, and never vary in their workings. So I say, when once the spirit and body separate, it is for all eternity, and the spirit then becomes of itself, a thing apart, controlled entirely and exclusively by laws governing the spirit body.
What does the spirit of man do when it leaves the physical body for eternity (http://tinyurl.com/y9fxhny - broken link)
Here's a little more detail about what happens when we die:
Since you seem to have it on good authority..... tell us about possession then please. It appears there is a fight for the physical body and one spirit loses.
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...and, hence, claims made by some of the wise men of the East that such a thing can be, have no foundation in fact.
So you are saying that you are wiser than they are and that they were 'mistaken' then?
the part of us that is the soul or spirit is eternal
it exists before entering the physical body, it continues to exist after leaving the physical body at what is called "death"
evolved cultures and civilizations have known this for eons
it is only the more primitive cultures and civilizations that deny the existence of a soul or spirit
Muslims believe that the present life is a trial in preparation for the next
realm of existence. When a Muslim dies, he or she is washed and wrapped
in a clean, white cloth (usually by a family member) and buried after a
special prayer, preferably the same day. Muslims consider this a final
service that they can do for their relatives and an opportunity to
remember that their own existence here on earth is brief.
Surely, God is just. He will punish the tyrants, whose crimes are beyond
count - having tortured and killed hundreds or thousands of innocent
people, created great corruption in society, enslaved numerous persons to
serve their whims, etc., because man has a very short life span in this
world and because numerous individuals are affected by one’s actions
adequate punishments and rewards are not possible in this life. The Quran
very emphatically states that the Day of Judgment must come and that
God will decide the fate of each soul according to his or her record of deeds:
But those who disbelieve say, “The Hour (i.e. the Day of Judgment) will not come to us.†Say, “Yes, by my Lord, it will surely come to you. [God is] the Knower of the unseen.†Not absent from Him is an atom’s weight within the heavens or within the earth or [what is] smaller than that or greater, except that it is in a clear register - That He may reward those who believe and do righteous deeds. Those will have forgiveness and noble provision. But those who strive against Our verses [seeking] to cause failure (i.e. to undermine their credibility) - for them will be a painful punishment of foul nature. (Quran, 34:3-5)
The Day of Resurrection will be the Day when God’s attributes of Justice
and Mercy will be in full manifestation. God will shower His mercy on those
who suffered for His sake in the worldly life, believing that an eternal bliss
was awaiting them. But those who abused the bounties of God, caring
nothing for the life to come, will be in the most miserable state. Drawing
This isn't a debate about whether or not one goes to heaven or hell.
Just want to know if people believe that there is an existence after our physical body dies.
Nice, pleasant thought but no I don't believe there is life of any definition after death.
I was nothing before birth and I will be nothing after death.
Since you seem to have it on good authority..... tell us about possession then please. It appears there is a fight for the physical body and one spirit loses.
So you are saying that you are wiser than they are and that they were 'mistaken' then?
The reference is about reincarnation as there is no such thing.
After the physical body ceases breathing for all time, the spirit body and the soul (which is contained in the spirit body) passes over into the spirit world. The soul never disassociates itself from the spirit body.
Did you ever see that movie "Ghost?" There is a scene where this man is in the hospital and he dies and his spirit body lifts out of his body. This is a pretty good movie that explains what happens after we die.
I knew this gal who was a Buddhist and she told me that they believe that upon death our souls go to a big warehouse of souls in the next world and they just hang out there until it's their time to be reborn. This line of belief is preposterous.
When we die, we look exactly as we do when we're alive... head, arms, legs, hands, feet, hair, teeth, eyes... the whole shebang, but we're spirits and not people.
The reference is about reincarnation as there is no such thing. After the physical body ceases breathing for all time, the spirit body and the soul (which is contained in the spirit body) passes over into the spirit world. The soul never disassociates itself from the spirit body
And I was saying that you spoke/wrote as if you had been told this by 'someone who knew' what happened. Why do you say there is no such thing as reincarnation? Many religions believe this and it is a good model for life after death.
How can you say that one spirit never leaves the body until after death when there are cases of possession that clearly have 2 entities fighting for ownership. What do you think about this then?
Yes I saw the movie 'ghost' it was a good movie. I like the one called "Michael" too with John Travolta as the angel.
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