I was suggesting that since all worlds according to them, or all of their lives according to them, would involve a physical body... Where as my definition of living beyond this life would not include a physical body.
right except that the ultimate goal is spiritual union with god, which could be considered a life of sorts after this, and there is no physical body in that ultimate goal. bodies are for experiencing what you need to experience to achieve union, once union is achieved there is no physical body.
Additionally, physicality is embraced as actively engaging the soul/spirit in an uplifting way. (Example, their general beliefs about sex).
that is true. or at least it is true as far as the scripture, basics of the belief is concerned. as with most religions the reality of living within that belief system is a little different.*g*
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Date: 2007-12-13 05:40 pm (UTC)right except that the ultimate goal is spiritual union with god, which could be considered a life of sorts after this, and there is no physical body in that ultimate goal. bodies are for experiencing what you need to experience to achieve union, once union is achieved there is no physical body.
Additionally, physicality is embraced as actively engaging the soul/spirit in an uplifting way. (Example, their general beliefs about sex).
that is true. or at least it is true as far as the scripture, basics of the belief is concerned. as with most religions the reality of living within that belief system is a little different.*g*