Why religion threatens with hell

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On ١٢‏/٦‏/٢٠٢٦ at 8:43 AM, Jirh said:

It's not the opposite perspective. It's complementary.

And I kinda already explained it with the metaphor I gave right after -- about the fortress and the city.

Normal religious people build strong fortresses of dogmas and beliefs to protect the weak city of their inner psychology.

But what happens when the threat is imminent and the enemy (death) is at the door?

The city immediately panics and enters a state of craze. It's weak on the inside even though it looks strong on the outside (wealth, youth, health, etc...).

So what's the solution?

Building a stronger city, or in other words, developing true spirituality and anchoring oneself in truth rather than beliefs and dogmas. That way, when death comes, and it will, the city is prepared for it. It will not fight it but welcome it as the new ruler.

Also a big part of fear is just clinging. Normal religious people cling to everything. Spiritually enlightened people can have everything, but they cling to nothing, as they understand life and death and the law of impermanence.

But while it's possible to have a lot and still be detached, it's an extremely difficult balance. And it's just a lot easier to let go of many things and be closer to death by just not requiring much of life in the first place. This can happen by developing asceticism and gratitude. And that can make you truly happy, which enhances your peace with death too.

All of this is pointing to the ancient wisdom of "dying before you die". Get close to death deliberately. That way it becomes familiar, and you don't fear it as much anymore.

Thanks for clarifying that was insightful.

 

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On ١٢‏/٦‏/٢٠٢٦ at 8:29 AM, Lunatic said:

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