In one of our Philosophy classes, a professor once posted a premise – what if there is no heaven and there is no hell? WHAT IF? … I had never thought of that before.
But, what if there is really no heaven and there is no hell? … would this change living the lives as we do? What about of being and living good or bad?
I believe there is heaven and there is hell; that there is a place for the good and the bad after life; that there is more sense in being good; and that there is a better meaning in just living and dying.
There is a grand design and purpose in living in this earthly life; of dealing with pains and suffering; of deprivations and richness; of being poor and being rich; of believing in something and someone bigger than all these.
The thing is, living the moment the best we can is in itself satisfying and gratifying. Life is more than just worrying about the facts of tomorrow; for the things and choices of today are ingredients for a better tomorrow. The choice of being and living good; and being and living bad is a moment’s personal choice not to be based on what lies after and beyond that is a thing of faith.
But, WHAT IF there is no heaven and there is no hell? … then, there is more explaining for the sages to do and a bigger faith for me … and us. I keep my faith and live good anyway and anyhow.











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