A few days ago my mom was watching the news and it was talking about the people who got shot in Arizona. Solemnly, my mom mentioned how they were all "good" people, but that seemed obvious to me, why would someone have their life cut short like that if they weren't a good person? Those who died, as I believe, are in a better place. it seems pointless to have someone who was bad die if there is still a chance they could change.
I know what I'm writing is kind of wishy-washy but the reason i wanted to post this is because truthfully as sad as i am for the people who lost the ones they loved, I'm happy that those who died moved on. I feel real pity for the killer though. Does that make me a bad person? that I'm happy for the victim and sorry for the murderer. Is it bad that I wish for whatever caused him to do what he did to be wiped off his brow like sweat from the sun?
That's what passed through my mind as the television buzzed with its blue glow, but I guess asking you these questions is pointless since I have already made up my mind about myself. Truthfully, the reason I post things like this is to confirm them in my own mind, and perhaps to raise question within your own.
I have a question. What if the people who died go to hell? I wouldn't be happy for that. And how could you be happy that they've moved on when they've left family and friends and all the wonderful things that they've known? I feel bad because they left grieving family and friends, those who aren't going to see them agian for years. (going with the idea that heaven exists and they actually make it). I know I wouldn't want to leave my life on earth so suddenly and violently. Id be incredibly sad. Not only for me but for my family too.
ReplyDeleteValid point, Maya. I'm not afraid of death, but I do give it plenty of thought. If I've understood you correctly, then I guess what I've gathered from this is that God or Fate or the Universe or all three are letting those who have fulfilled their lives well, die. Allowing those "good people" to move on to something better than Earth. Meanwhile, souls who still need some work or have lessons to learn (such as the Arizona murderer) must stay. Please correct me if I'm wrong about your point of views, but I think that's a very good explaination of things.
ReplyDeleteTo comment on Kace's question, I suppose those who were killed would go to heaven (or the Afterlife, or any other place such as these). As long as they died after living "good" lives or learning all they needed to from this world. If they went to a place like hell, I would assume they had ignored the lessons, and were set in doing only "bad" things for the rest of their lives. Perhaps, in dying, they may be reincarnated so they could try again and earn a spot in whatever heaven-like place that comes Earth. Of course, that doesn't mean its not all a very sad business. No doubt you are definitly leaving your loved ones behind. I think of it as my death being the next "lesson" for them. A new Earthly challenge to overcome. Actually, one of the best books I've ever read about death is Everafter by Amy Huntley. Its a slight bit of a girl's book (just slightly) but it really touches the "I don't want to leave them behind" factor of dying.
I just want to ask you one question Kase because you must know very well that I want to start a fight on these comments like we did on my plastic zombie post. If you died and went to heaven, if you made it to that amazing land but left others behind, would you actually be sad about it? The whole reason people cry at someones death is because their going to miss them, because they don't know if they will ever see them again, but the one who sits in heaven will see that the ones they left will soon be with them and they will have eternity together. Of course their is the chance that the ones they love on earth will go to hell, but that leaves suspense, not sorrow. And besides, heaven would give you such joy and love there would be no sadness, the pain of your heart is just empty space for joy to fill.
ReplyDeleteWe all know we have different opionions (sp?) on the afterlife. But yes I would be sad that I left all those I love. Even if they joined me in 20, 50 yrs. I would miss them. I value those I love above all else, even myself. I would be sad for myself and for the fact that they're sad. And if even when they did die they went to hell I would be even sadder. I wouldn't care that I'm happy, I would want those I love happy. It's selfish to only care about how you'll be in the better place. (and yes I'm trying to refrain from a straight-out fight, but that's not easy with my personality)
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry but I am non-religious, even though I've been raised Christian. I do not believe in an afterlife or anything like that and ergo I do not see how anyone could be happy about their lives being cut short. Because of this, I find that this piece of writing is very disagreeable, and honestly it is my belief that only cowards believe in heaven. I hope i have not offended anyone, this is only my humble and honest opinion.
ReplyDeleteAre you saying that you are happy for the 9 year old that got shot?
ReplyDeleteThe poor kid had his entire life ahead of him and it was cut short by some psycho killer and you feel sorry for the guy.
Although i can see how you feel sorry for him due to the fact that he was going insane and he can no longer carry on his wayward and there will be the opposite of peace when he is done, because he put a gun against his head pulled his trigger now hes dead his life had just begun but now he's gone and thrown it all away.
he didnt mean to make us cry and if hes not back again this time tomorrow we all must carry on as if nothing really mattered to him.