Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Monday, June 21, 2010

Answering The Question, Is A Tombstone The Last Stop For Every Human Being In Life?

By Tom Tree

Is a headstone the last stop for every human being in this life? For many years, this question has been asked in many forms. When you buy a headstone for someone, you demonstrate love and respect. It is possible that the dead and the living will benefit. Here is a possible explanation.

When you question the final destination, you might actually bring forth more questions. Does a headstone represent the final act? Is that all there is? It is the final act on this earth. However, what really lies beyond death's doors. This question has an answer.

The answer is not simple. It lies within certain areas of proof. These can often be referred to as gray areas. No one has yet been able to prove existence beyond the grave. You might believe it so. However, belief does not equate to fact.

You can have strong faith in your religious convictions. One of your friends may believe in a different religion. You could argue the validity of your beliefs. However, it is very unlikely that it will do much good. Neither of you can be proven right. Neither can be proven wrong. You may reach a stalemate.

Your opinion will guide your faith to your belief system. Are headstones the last journey? This may be true. There is no doubt that headstones bring comfort to the living. That should be sufficient reason for them. There is a chance they can benefit the dead, too. This gives even more reasons to have them.

Summary

Is a headstone the last stop for every human being? There may not be a way to prove which reply is correct. Headstones are a good way to show your respect and love. They aid the living with the grieving process. They help you to retain fond memories. There is a chance that the dead are looking on, also. Headstones may be of benefit to living and dead.

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