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As an atheist Heaven's Gate claims are as legitimate (and outlandish) as those of Christians or Buddhists, whose to say they aren't reborn on an alien planet?
by MomoXenosaga 5y ago
As an atheist Heaven's Gate claims are as legitimate (and outlandish) as those of Christians or Buddhists, whose to say they aren't reborn on an alien planet?
So let's call it "assumed perished".
- caddemon 5y agoCatholicism strictly forbids suicide, I grew up being taught you could go to hell if you commit suicide. I assume it is similar for the other mainstream branches of Christianity. I'm no longer religious, and I understand where you are coming from questioning what ought to qualify as a cult versus a religion, because there are some cases where the difference isn't too clear (besides membership numbers). But any belief system that is actively encouraging suicide has clearly crossed a line.
- stickfigure 5y ago> But any belief system that is actively encouraging suicide has clearly crossed a line. Does "handle these venomous snakes, God will protect you" count?
- caddemon 5y ago"Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death". So not quite, but I see your point. Thanks for the laugh (sincerely).
- coolso 5y agoI tip my fedora to you good sir.