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where are my loved ones?

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Cherrytree59 Mon 26-Oct-15 16:50:57

Please believe I am not trying to be contentious when I ask if people who are lucky to have faith in a god, (what ever their religion) also believe in the devil and hell or if they are just a metaphor for evil in order to explain such terrible things such as war murder etc etc

This is something that I find difficult, I come from a religious background. My father would quote "it is easier to for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than it is for man to enter The Kingdom of Heaven" so if this is the case,
where are my loved ones who have passed on now??
I find it easier to deal with that they are now just dust, than that there is a possibility that they maybe burning in hell!

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Luckygirl Sat 31-Oct-15 23:09:36

Near death experiences have been shown to be caused by lack of oxygen to the brain. I am sure that out of body experiences are the same.

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Nelliemoser Sat 31-Oct-15 23:28:59

I don't believe in an after life. But all I would say is that if someone finds comfort solace and strength from religious belief in this and in a God then that is up to them.
Providing those people only espouse a religious view that goes for kindness and peace to all. As moderate Islam tries to.
(Most of the other major religions have gone through periods of oppressive and violent doctrines.)

I do think meditation offers a great deal of benefit and comfort for those stressed and anxious. Does it matter if it's a "God" or an individual brain calming system? If it does not harm any one else and makes you feel good go for it.

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