Modulous writes:
Yes - but the truth of the claims in this thread is not relevant so raising that objection in this thread is irrelevant. You claim 'my mind is set' - but if my mind was set I would not have started a thread to discuss it. I wanted to hear why other people found eternal life attractive, but it turns out that for the most part they have seriously divergent tastes than I do.
You have a notion of eternal life that you find attractive. I'm sure that's very comforting. I don't find it attractive, and I can't be blamed for that! Sorry Buz, you tried - but your incentive scheme isn't as compelling to me (and others) as you might have assumed.
Yah, Mod. I was thinking about my mistake last night in bed. You're asking hypothetically and not literally.
As a 10 year old child, my main reason for commiting to the Biblical life was the fear of the alternative. Then after I got grounded in the Bible and more solid reasons to remain and grow as a Christian I discovered all of the benefits, not only in this life that I've received but promises in the future life. The prophecies and other evidence solidified that commitment.
Bottom line. Seriously consider the evidence for the Biblical record and for no other reason, to begin with, fear Jehovah, the proven true God. According to King Solomon, the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom and that's where you begin to find the wonderful alternative very attractive.
BUZSAW B 4 U 2 C Y BUZ SAW.
The immeasurable present eternally extends the infinite past and infinitely consumes the eternal future.