Comments on: Thoughts on Individuality and Death http://www.scottcorner.org/2008/thoughts-on-individuality-and-death/ A Notebook of Ideas and Experiences Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:16:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Mom http://www.scottcorner.org/2008/thoughts-on-individuality-and-death/#comment-3434 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:42:39 +0000 http://www.scottcorner.org/2008/thoughts-on-individuality-and-death/#comment-3434 I truly believe in an actual God (our spiritual Father), and in His Son, Jesus Christ, who is our brother. Why do people have to make my religion so complicated, or life so complicated? When we try to do that, we make a jumble of common sense. I longingly look forward to that day when I will be reunited with my husband and other family members. To not believe that would be utter despair and ridiculousness. When my mother passed away, she was given a blessing by two priesthood holders in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: one of comfort and peace. My mother was always afraid of dying, but in those last two days of her life, she was truly at peace and knew that our Heavenly Father loved her and was waiting to welcome her. Her visage was one of joy and peace. Can I deny the Holy Spirit? No. Will I pray for those who do not understand? Yes. I will never give up on those who are trying to quell that Spirit in their own lives. And neither will Heavenly Father. I agree with Jon when he says that his father has become more powerful since his death. I feel that, too, and have had it manifested to me several times. He has the ability on the other side of the veil to work doubly hard to help instill the Spirit of God in his children, and influence their lives in a way he never could in this life. This is my testimony. I truly believe in an actual God (our spiritual Father), and in His Son, Jesus Christ, who is our brother. Why do people have to make my religion so complicated, or life so complicated? When we try to do that, we make a jumble of common sense. I longingly look forward to that day when I will be reunited with my husband and other family members. To not believe that would be utter despair and ridiculousness.

When my mother passed away, she was given a blessing by two priesthood holders in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: one of comfort and peace. My mother was always afraid of dying, but in those last two days of her life, she was truly at peace and knew that our Heavenly Father loved her and was waiting to welcome her. Her visage was one of joy and peace. Can I deny the Holy Spirit? No. Will I pray for those who do not understand? Yes. I will never give up on those who are trying to quell that Spirit in their own lives. And neither will Heavenly Father.

I agree with Jon when he says that his father has become more powerful since his death. I feel that, too, and have had it manifested to me several times. He has the ability on the other side of the veil to work doubly hard to help instill the Spirit of God in his children, and influence their lives in a way he never could in this life. This is my testimony.

]]> by: Captain http://www.scottcorner.org/2008/thoughts-on-individuality-and-death/#comment-3419 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:18:48 +0000 http://www.scottcorner.org/2008/thoughts-on-individuality-and-death/#comment-3419 Hi there. Lately, I have been doing a lot of translation for a Buddhist religion (they call themselves an "institute"). I have been intrigued on their views of life, the purpose thereof, and what they think of the afterlife. There are some great works by Kukai, a great Buddhist master (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C5%ABkai) that you might find interesting. One thought on the soul, or spirit, that I found particularly beautiful was that the soul, or intangible part of a person, is not found within, but is an emotional reaction to a connection with another person, place, or object. This mindset puts our "souls" outside of us and more in the ethereal plane than any real object. The analogy goes on to say that these connections are important and should be treasured but should not hold you back on your progression towards enlightenment. Take it for whatever you think it is worth, but I think it's a nice sentiment. Cheers, Captain Adam Hi there.
Lately, I have been doing a lot of translation for a Buddhist religion (they call themselves an "institute"). I have been intrigued on their views of life, the purpose thereof, and what they think of the afterlife. There are some great works by Kukai, a great Buddhist master (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C5%ABkai) that you might find interesting.

One thought on the soul, or spirit, that I found particularly beautiful was that the soul, or intangible part of a person, is not found within, but is an emotional reaction to a connection with another person, place, or object. This mindset puts our "souls" outside of us and more in the ethereal plane than any real object. The analogy goes on to say that these connections are important and should be treasured but should not hold you back on your progression towards enlightenment.

Take it for whatever you think it is worth, but I think it's a nice sentiment.

Cheers,
Captain Adam

]]> by: Jon Scott http://www.scottcorner.org/2008/thoughts-on-individuality-and-death/#comment-3418 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:46:34 +0000 http://www.scottcorner.org/2008/thoughts-on-individuality-and-death/#comment-3418 As someone once said..."You can't win, .... If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine." --Obi-Wan Kenobi-- Although this is a mere statement in a movie I believe my father has become more powerful than we can possibly imagine. and despite the philosophies of man, which can be from confusing up to totally not making sense to any rational person, i believe i will see my father again in as i once was able to. to hug him. to honor him. anything less than that would be short of true joy. I know my Father lives, i know he loves me. I am a child of God. As someone once said..."You can't win, .... If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine."
--Obi-Wan Kenobi--

Although this is a mere statement in a movie I believe my father has become more powerful than we can possibly imagine. and despite the philosophies of man, which can be from confusing up to totally not making sense to any rational person, i believe i will see my father again in as i once was able to. to hug him. to honor him. anything less than that would be short of true joy. I know my Father lives, i know he loves me.

I am a child of God.

]]> by: Ryan Scott http://www.scottcorner.org/2008/thoughts-on-individuality-and-death/#comment-3417 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:48:35 +0000 http://www.scottcorner.org/2008/thoughts-on-individuality-and-death/#comment-3417 A spirit is a unique individual, eternal in nature. The body is likewise unique but mortal. When a person dies, their spirit goes to a heaven where they live, work, and associate with those who have gone before them. One day, the body will again take form, this time perfected, and spirit and body will reunite, never to die physically again. And, just as the body and spirit are reunited and perfected, so will our memories and experiences be reunited and perfected. The only true hope--the only true comfort--comes from faith (belief, action, power) in true principles. A spirit is a unique individual, eternal in nature. The body is likewise unique but mortal. When a person dies, their spirit goes to a heaven where they live, work, and associate with those who have gone before them. One day, the body will again take form, this time perfected, and spirit and body will reunite, never to die physically again. And, just as the body and spirit are reunited and perfected, so will our memories and experiences be reunited and perfected. The only true hope--the only true comfort--comes from faith (belief, action, power) in true principles.

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