Is there any hope for mankind?

Originally posted by wolfgang59
I don't even understand the question!

What does "hope for mankind" mean?

What is it that we might be hoping for?

The real hope for mankind is to continue living even forever.

Man was not created to die. Dying is not natural.

(Psalm 37:29) The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.

and it will be life in peace.

(Psalm 37:11) But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.

It will be the peace of God

(Isaiah 11:9) They will not cause any harm Or any ruin in all my holy mountain, Because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah As the waters cover the sea.

Originally posted by roigam
1. The real hope for mankind is to continue living even forever.

2. Man was not created to die.

3. Dying is not natural.

1. Quite a few people on this forum have argued quite forcefully
that they do not wish to live forever. So you are wrong on that point.
(And btw: who made you spokesperson for mankind??)

2. Man or mankind (if that is what you mean) was not created and has no purpose.

3. Think you might be wrong on that one too. 🙄

Originally posted by wolfgang59
1. Quite a few people on this forum have argued quite forcefully
that they do not wish to live forever. So you are wrong on that point.
(And btw: who made you spokesperson for mankind??)

2. Man or mankind (if that is what you mean) was not created and has no purpose.

3. Think you might be wrong on that one too. 🙄

Man or mankind (if that is what you mean) was not created

So you believe. You don't know that.


and has no purpose.

So you believe. You don't know that.

Originally posted by Fetchmyjunk
[b]Man or mankind (if that is what you mean) was not created

So you believe. You don't know that.


and has no purpose.

So you believe. You don't know that.[/b]

For all practical purposes ... I do.

Originally posted by wolfgang59
For all practical purposes ... I do.

In your mind, yes.

Originally posted by Fetchmyjunk
I have edited the OP. Does your lack of belief in God provide any hope for mankind?

No, of course not. (Strange question. Have 3 of your own: )

1. Does your belief in God provide false hope?
2. Does your lack of belief in Thor provide any hope for mankind?
3. Does your lack of belief in the flying pixie monster provide any hope for mankind?!

My 'hope' for mankind (whatever hope means in this context) is not based on a God I don't believe in. I personally think humankind could go on to colonize other planets and exist very differently than it does today. Man's future however lies firmly in his own hands, unless of course we are all wiped out by some massive meteor.

Originally posted by roigam
The real hope for mankind is to continue living even forever.

Man was not created to die. Dying is not natural.

(Psalm 37:29) The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.

and it will be life in peace.

(Psalm 37:11) But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.

It ...[text shortened]... se the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah As the waters cover the sea.

Dying is natural. It is the Ego's desire to preserve itself (because it is so special) that creates a struggle with the inevitable.

Originally posted by Fetchmyjunk
This question is open to all religions and belief systems or (simply beliefs). What hope does your religion/beliefs hold for mankind?

That we can have a peaceful and harmonious society despite our different worldviews.

Originally posted by BigDoggProblem
That we can have a peaceful and harmonious society despite our different worldviews.

I would concur and add the hope that more and more people can take more control of their lives and enjoy more security and stability through improved health and access to quality education, justice and human rights.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
You can say its bias but i really do think that we (Jehovahs witnesses) have the most beautiful message out of all religions. The earth will become a paradise as God intended originally. Mankind will eventually be free from sin and thus death, mourning and disease will be no more, peaceful loving people will be able to live forever on this restored paradise using their minds and talents to the full.

So now the JWs have their own entire religion, untainted by those infidels, the Christians? I always suspected they thought as much.

Originally posted by Fetchmyjunk
Let me rephrase this: Outside of the death and resurrection of Jesus, is there any other hope for mankind?

This is like asking, "Aside from its use in dark places, is there any use for the light bulb?"

Originally posted by BigDoggProblem
Dying is natural. It is the Ego's desire to preserve itself (because it is so special) that creates a struggle with the inevitable.

If dying was natural we would welcome it and rejoice, no one rejoices about having to lose a loved one.

Originally posted by Ghost of a Duke
No, of course not. (Strange question. Have 3 of your own: )

1. Does your belief in God provide false hope?
2. Does your lack of belief in Thor provide any hope for mankind?
3. Does your lack of belief in the flying pixie monster provide any hope for mankind?!

My 'hope' for mankind (whatever hope means in this context) is not based on a God I ...[text shortened]... ever lies firmly in his own hands, unless of course we are all wiped out by some massive meteor.

Or our own ignorance.