Tom Ganks
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I learned that a dear friend of mine from my graduating highschool class had taken his own life. This happened 4 days ago, and I'm just now hearing about it. Trying to shake it off these past few hours.
It frustrates me though, on top of the grief. He had a very positive attitude with people and never showed signs of severe struggle. I'm still in the dark on what caused him to do this. But I made this thread to tell you why this bugs me so much. I do not intend to insult or disturb the views of others.
He never really brought it up to me, but I know he comes from a family of strong faith in God. Although the cause of his decision is most likely unrelated, I am baffled as to why he would leave behind so many friends and loved ones without even considering the risk and damage. And what in the world could have made him commit such a thing when he has all his life ahead of him?
I believe theism can somewhat influence suicide in a particular situation (given the person is completely disregarding sin), and can make someone value their life less, and only think for the moment, believing all of their worries and troubles will vanish in the afterlife.
Now I'm not saying there's no afterlife, but I believe the entire point of living is to live longer, and find self satisfaction and enjoyment.
As an athiest, you would think I would find living pointless, and have nothing to look foreward to, but in fact, it's quite the opposite. I actually value existence even more, now that I believe life has a deadline. And I wish to strive towards a grand future before departure. And leave behind a legacy, and most importantly, knowledge. Life is an opportunity.
Eternal Serenity sounds nice and all, but why take the chance? Why throw away everything just because of a hunch? Why not try to overcome and become a better person?
I'm not telling you to disbelieve. I'm just trying to tell you to live life as if there were none after. Then you may believe as you choose.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7ltcHJybG8
It frustrates me though, on top of the grief. He had a very positive attitude with people and never showed signs of severe struggle. I'm still in the dark on what caused him to do this. But I made this thread to tell you why this bugs me so much. I do not intend to insult or disturb the views of others.
He never really brought it up to me, but I know he comes from a family of strong faith in God. Although the cause of his decision is most likely unrelated, I am baffled as to why he would leave behind so many friends and loved ones without even considering the risk and damage. And what in the world could have made him commit such a thing when he has all his life ahead of him?
I believe theism can somewhat influence suicide in a particular situation (given the person is completely disregarding sin), and can make someone value their life less, and only think for the moment, believing all of their worries and troubles will vanish in the afterlife.
Now I'm not saying there's no afterlife, but I believe the entire point of living is to live longer, and find self satisfaction and enjoyment.
As an athiest, you would think I would find living pointless, and have nothing to look foreward to, but in fact, it's quite the opposite. I actually value existence even more, now that I believe life has a deadline. And I wish to strive towards a grand future before departure. And leave behind a legacy, and most importantly, knowledge. Life is an opportunity.
Eternal Serenity sounds nice and all, but why take the chance? Why throw away everything just because of a hunch? Why not try to overcome and become a better person?
I'm not telling you to disbelieve. I'm just trying to tell you to live life as if there were none after. Then you may believe as you choose.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7ltcHJybG8
