Accepting death is hard

All people die, rich and poor, high-brow and low-brow. Species die out, and civilizations go under. Death, decline and destruction are natural parts of the creation.

More than 99% of all species that have ever lived have become extinct. So, why are we so concerned about the extinction of Homo sapiens?

This is not a nice thought, even though it is reality-based; it makes us depressed. Most people prefer pleasant thoughts. 

Self-knowledge can make you disappointed

Selfish people are seldom aware of their selfishness. Stupid people are seldom aware of their stupidity and misers are seldom aware of their stinginess.

Some people believe that they are Christians, but they refuse to turn the other cheek, and they store up for themselves treasures on earth.

Some believe that they are reliable and honest, but they talk behind your back, others believe that they are happy and have a positive outlook on life.

What about you? Are you also deceiving yourself? Do you also try to be positive? Do you also refuse to see for yourself where you are coming from?

Confession of faith

I don't believe that Jesus Christ

was born of the Virgin Mary.

I believe he suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

I believe he descended to the dead.

I don't believe that he rose again.

I don't believe in the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting.

I believe that global warming or nuclear war will wipe out humankind.

I believe that earth is the only planet with life in the universe.

I understand clearly that I have a very limited knowledge.

I consider myself stupid.

I consider all people stupid.

I consider all religions, political ideologies, and philosophies stupid.

You are born somewhere, and you will die somewhere.

Death is not a mystery, life is.
Life is an incredible mystery.

The elephant in the room

Only a small minority of the world's population cares about climate change and tries to live environmentally friendly. The vast majority, both in poor and rich countries, have more important things to think about.

We will not change; we want more stuff; we want cool cars, electric gadgets, and cheap airfares. We want bigger houses, fancy clothes and more money... We are desperately craving more money even if we are billionaires. We are like drug addicts.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2010/apr/29/environmentalism-dark-mountain-project