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Originally Posted by MageB420666
What if there is no afterlife?
Does that mean the whatever we do in this life does no lasting harm? Because after we are dead.... it essenstially would mean nothing to us.
If it was proven that there was no afterlife, would society as we know it fall apart because those that are afraid of doing wrong are assured of nothing bad happening to them after death?
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If everyone thought only of themselves then your conclusion would be correct and that is what defines some mental illness.
However even if our existance ends, our ripple created by our actions on the planet continues. So if you care at all about another who is still alive ( a child, loved ones, society in general) you will still work to create a positive ripple that continues after your death, as you will want to minimize the suffering of those you care for. Perhaps that is why some participate on this very forum.
An afterlife is not necessary for the vast majority of people to do good.
It is a very small percentage that feel nothing for anyone else.