I’m in my 60s now — so, naturally, I think of death quite often… Seriously — have you ever noticed how many guys (and I do mean guys) check out at 63? Well, I have. It’s almost like we have a “Logan’s Run” set up. As soon as you turn 63, your life-clock goes off and it’s Carousel time, never to return. For the last 60-plus years, death is not something I’ve given much thought…
~ ACT VI ~ A couple of things … First — Along with all of God’s other attributes, can He be too forgiving? Second — All of us, the good, the bad, and the ugly, we all live and breath in the presence of God. My opinion on Hell is this: being “cast into hell” is being ushered into a place where God has chosen not to be. A place where He has withdrawn His…
~ PART V ~ No. I did not make this up. Most of this quote came from the Los Angeles Times (09/20/2004) — but since the LA Times has an annoying paywall, here is the same quote (and article, I believe) from another source. One rule that I was taught: if you give, do not expect anything back. It’s called “giving” for a reason. This list of names was put together in 2011. Since then,…
~ ACT IV ~ If you don’t know (that’s okay) Richard Dawkins is avowed atheist, an evolutionary biologist by training, probably best known for his 2006 book The God Delusion. Dawkins is a pleasant guy possessing a quick wit and he’s a fine writer, as well. Personally, I don’t think God would be too enthused about sending Dr. Dawkins out of His presence. In 2011, the right frame above (“Umm! Nice!”) would not have been…
~ ACT II ~ Death and the Afterlife. Everyone has an opinion as to what happens when we shuffle off this mortal coil. One of my uncles (a pastor) used to hope that Heaven was one softball game after another. Doubt if he was serious, but still, if you like softball, and he did … Some serious responses: • Nothing. Your brain is you. Your brain dies. You are gone.• You return to the same…
