How Many More Years Will You Be Around to Post To This Forum? Thread 156258
THE HISTORY OF LIFE EXPECTANCY "Life Expectancy is a term that seeks to apply information from the past to predict what might happen in the future. This time tested statistical average has grown in stature year after year and is now one of the leading health performance metrics in the world. It reflects the health of a country's people and is often used to measure the quality of healthcare they receive. Life expectancy at birth, from a global perspective, is the average number of years a newborn infant would be expected to live if health and living conditions at the time of its birth remained the same throughout its life. One of the best ways to grasp the significance of this important global metric is to understand its History.
In the Chart below you can see how dramatically some countries have improved over time by Year and Gender. Sadly you will also notice some countries have gone in the opposite direction. Use the Drop Down provided to select the variables you want to see and the dynamic Chart will do the rest. You may also highlight as many countries as you want to help you compare and keep track of them. Just click on the country name and it will turn yellow and will remain yellow until you click it again to remove it or you exit this page. NOTE: When you are finished reviewing this Chart you should review Life Expectancy By Age:" http://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/your-life-expectancy-by-age
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyRather like JS357 said, it's interesting to note how people like you, who are convinced they will have eternal life, can nevertheless seem to be so concerned about life expectancy. But if religion helps you to come to terms with the inevitability and finality of death, or cope with the vicissitudes of life, and if subscribing to the ideology that a religion gives you creates some meaning and purpose for you in your everyday life, then good for you.
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Originally posted by FMFIndeed - one would think that someone who is convinced an eternal, blissful life awaits them after death would be happier about the prospect of dying, yet there seem to be very few believers in the afterlife who seem genuinely anxious to die.
Rather like JS357 said, it's interesting to note how people like you, who are convinced they will have eternal life, can nevertheless seem to be so concerned about life expectancy. But if religion helps you to come to terms with the inevitability and finality of death, or cope with the vicissitudes of life, and if subscribing to the ideology that a religion gives you creates some meaning and purpose for you in your everyday life, then good for you.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWell given that I already contributed infinity to the infinity thread, I might as well stick to finite numbers for future posts.
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On a more serious note: are you saying that heaven doesn't have an internet connection?
Originally posted by KazetNagorraIt is as though they came to believe in an afterlife because they were afraid to die, but the new belief hasn't dampened all the fear.
Indeed - one would think that someone who is convinced an eternal, blissful life awaits them after death would be happier about the prospect of dying, yet there seem to be very few believers in the afterlife who seem genuinely anxious to die.
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According to the data, I have about 11 years or so, maybe less because I rank high in other areas.
But it matters not to me. I want to live as long as I can to preach the Good News and help some people and annoy the rest.
The bible calls death an enemy.
I will not be in the presence of the Lord when I die because this is not what the bible teaches.
It teaches that we "sleep" a nice term for dead, until Christ returns and raises us up.
In death there is no sense of time, no thoughts, no anything.
We do not praise or thank the Lord when we are dead.
I will provide bible references upon request.
Originally posted by checkbaiterLike I said, if the Bible helps you to cope with death, navigate the ups and downs of life, and it gives your life meaning and purpose ~ and keeps you on the straight and narrow, morally ~ then good for you.
I will provide bible references upon request.
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Originally posted by FMFThanks, I feel better now that you approve.
Like I said, if the Bible helps you to cope with death, navigate the ups and downs of life, and it gives your life meaning and purpose ~ and keeps you on the straight and narrow, morally ~ then good for you.
Originally posted by twhitehead"27 United Kingdom 80.5" Years..........
Well given that I already contributed infinity to the infinity thread, I might as well stick to finite numbers for future posts.
On a more serious note: are you saying that heaven doesn't have an internet connection?
http://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/your-life-expectancy-by-age
"On a more serious note: are you saying that heaven doesn't have an internet connection?"
twhitehead, "an internet connection" won't be necessary. Why would that be so?
To me the issue here is uncertainty.
You can be a reckless smoker,drinker,etc. however this doesn't necessarily mean an earlier death.
As it is with people who try to be as healthy as possible , who get lung cancer without ever having a ciggie.
To me this uncertainty gives much grief to those who misunderstand life. Or should I say the "basics of life"
Of course these basics will not be taught in schools because it would get rid of a lot of fear that surrounds mortality,religion ,etc. and hence less fear = less money for the wrong people.