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Major Nikon

(36,899 posts)

12. It sounds like it still does matter

Reply to Pendrench (Reply #11)

Fri Nov 29, 2019, 09:26 PM

Nov 2019

For me helping others is its own reward. The only person I seek approval from is myself when I look in the mirror. The only life I’m worried about is my own mortality.

If you are doing it to appease someone you think is paying attention and/or to avoid disapproval, then it’s pretty incredible to think the idea of reward and punishment doesn’t enter your mind.

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When the pope evolves do the people in hell get parole? [View all] Major Nikon Nov 2019 OP

Trying to use logic on an illogical system will give you a headache. Merlot Nov 2019 #1

George Carlin asked Cartoonist Nov 2019 #2

I survived Catholicism...nasty business, thankful for attaining the age of reason. Moostache Nov 2019 #3

Does the Pope shit in the woods? 3Hotdogs Nov 2019 #4

Hi Major Nikon - Thank you for posting this thought provoking question. Pendrench Nov 2019 #5

If the perception is subject to change, how do you tell good from bad? Major Nikon Nov 2019 #8

Hi Major Nikon - thank you for taking the time to reply to my post. Pendrench Nov 2019 #9

You don't need religion for that Major Nikon Nov 2019 #10

I think that the concept of heaven and hell are still valid, but it is how they Pendrench Nov 2019 #11

It sounds like it still does matter Major Nikon Nov 2019 #12

Hi Major Nikon - that is a very interesting point. Pendrench Nov 2019 #13

It's for you to decide how you feel about it Major Nikon Nov 2019 #15

Hi Major Nikon - Understood. Pendrench Nov 2019 #16

The Pope doesn't decide who goes to heaven or hell, he merely heads a church denomination. braddy Nov 2019 #6

No. Igel Nov 2019 #7

nope. Too bad for them. They chose poorly. Voltaire2 Nov 2019 #14