Why do people try so hard to save their life?

It's all around us, people going to extreme measures to just save their life and for what? What is so great about this world that makes people want to fight to live so badly? We all know that we are gonna die eventually, so whats the point?

Exisiting is all we have, brah. Can't not exist, now can we?

What is so great about this world that makes people want to fight to live so badly?

whitetiger3521

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If you have to ask this, you need help

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What is so great about this world that makes people want to fight to live so badly?

metroidfood

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I hear much about these Five Guys and their burgers :o Are they really that tasty?

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What is so great about this world that makes people want to fight to live so badly?

mmmwksil

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I hear much about these Five Guys and their burgers :o Are they really that tasty?

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What is so great about this world that makes people want to fight to live so badly?

mmmwksil

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I hear much about these Five Guys and their burgers :o Are they really that tasty?

It's ok nothing special, there is plenty of other places you can go that's just as good if not better.

So you're saying we should just give up trying to survive and wait for the death to come and get us?

Next time I see a car coming toward me to run me over, I'll just stay relax and wait to die :)

Seriously bro, get real.

Because nobody likes uncertainty and the unknown. I don't care if you are the most religious person in the world, everyone is scared and has their doubts of what may happen after you die. It is better to do something you already know (live) that take a giant leap into the unknown.SF_KiLLaMaN

[QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"]Because nobody likes uncertainty and the unknown. I don't care if you are the most religious person in the world, everyone is scared and has their doubts of what may happen after you die. It is better to do something you already know (live) that take a giant leap into the unknown.SaudiFury

I agree with these fine gentlemen

Because we only have one life. Death is inevitable for all living things, so why not make the most of it?

It's ok nothing special, there is plenty of other places you can go that's just as good if not better.

whitetiger3521

Guess I'll have to try a burger there once. Lettuce, tomato, pickles... but no onions :o

[QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"]Because nobody likes uncertainty and the unknown. I don't care if you are the most religious person in the world, everyone is scared and has their doubts of what may happen after you die. It is better to do something you already know (live) that take a giant leap into the unknown.SaudiFury

Why try to extend your life only for it to be taken anyways?

Why try to extend your life only for it to be taken anyways?

whitetiger3521

It is in our human nature to procrastinate

[QUOTE="SaudiFury"][QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"]Because nobody likes uncertainty and the unknown. I don't care if you are the most religious person in the world, everyone is scared and has their doubts of what may happen after you die. It is better to do something you already know (live) that take a giant leap into the unknown.whitetiger3521

Why try to extend your life only for it to be taken anyways?

It is human instinct to survive. Don't believe me..why have you not killed yourself already? That's why.

[QUOTE="SaudiFury"][QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"]Because nobody likes uncertainty and the unknown. I don't care if you are the most religious person in the world, everyone is scared and has their doubts of what may happen after you die. It is better to do something you already know (live) that take a giant leap into the unknown.whitetiger3521

Why try to extend your life only for it to be taken anyways?

Everybody has their own reason to want to live. My reason to live is to take care of my family and not have them grieving because I'm gone. Another person my want to live because there are some things they haven't done in their life yet that they want to do before they pass. Others are flat out scared of what will happen after you die, whether you are going to Heaven or Hell, getting reincarnated, or just going into an unconscious state for eternity.

When people start talking the way you're talking that tells me I need to take notice and wonder what's going on in their life. I would recommend that you talk to somebody you care about with your concerns rather than start a thread on OT about it. Maybe that's what you need to see that life is worth it to most people. Or better yet, how your family would feel if you was no longer here.

Because there's a lot of cool stuff to do. If I die, I can't watch anime, play video games, kiss, go for walks, shop for clothes or listen to music anymore.

The alternative (death and...nothing) sounds cool, but I'll get there eventually. No need to rush it.

This reminds me of the "what's the point of marrying someone attractive when they're just going to get old?" thread from a few days ago.

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It is human instinct to survive. Don't believe me..why have you not killed yourself already? That's why.

Omni-Wrath

Because I would rather death come to me instead of me taking my own life. There is a big difference between the two

Why do I get this feeling like this is a troll thread? No matter how riveting or wise our posts are, TC is just gonna respond with "Why live, if you're just gonna die" kind of responses... :P

Why do I get this feeling like this is a troll thread? No matter how riveting or wise our posts are, TC is just gonna respond with "Why live, if you're just gonna die" kind of responses... :P

KamuiFei

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metroidfood

Stop looking at all the negative things in live and focus on the positive things. Hell, it doesn't even have to BIG things. Just the small things will work. [QUOTE="metroidfood"]

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JustPlainLucas

You cannot tell me this world is everything you ever wanted and everything is so awesome that you just can't leave. Of course people have loved ones that they do not want to let go of and that is probally the main reason why people are scared of death. Not to mention the unknown which is really nothing unknown depending on your personal beliefs.

It's all around us, people going to extreme measures to just save their life and for what? What is so great about this world that makes people want to fight to live so badly? We all know that we are gonna die eventually, so whats the point?

whitetiger3521

I hope not. :P

[QUOTE="JustPlainLucas"]Stop looking at all the negative things in live and focus on the positive things. Hell, it doesn't even have to BIG things. Just the small things will work. [QUOTE="metroidfood"]

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whitetiger3521

You cannot tell me this world is everything you ever wanted and everything is so awesome that you just can't leave. Of course people have loved ones that they do not want to let go of and that is probally the main reason why people are scared of death. Not to mention the unknown which is really nothing unknown depending on your personal beliefs.

Believing something to be and the reality of it are two different things. People may believe there is an afterlife for instance, but that doesn't mean that they know for certain that it exists. Also, some people belive there is nothing after death, that your life ends and you cease to exist in all capacities. For some, they believe this is their only shot, their only window of existence. I think that is a pretty good reason to cling onto life.

[QUOTE="JustPlainLucas"]Stop looking at all the negative things in live and focus on the positive things. Hell, it doesn't even have to BIG things. Just the small things will work. [QUOTE="metroidfood"]

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whitetiger3521

You cannot tell me this world is everything you ever wanted and everything is so awesome that you just can't leave. Of course people have loved ones that they do not want to let go of and that is probally the main reason why people are scared of death. Not to mention the unknown which is really nothing unknown depending on your personal beliefs.

And why can't they tell you that? The world could be everything someone ever wanted.

And no matter what one's beliefs are, the afterlife is unknown; your belief is a guess.

One word: Hope.Elann2008

Just one word doesn't really explain anything. Hope for what? A better future for the next generation? Hope that people will stop being violent psychotic killers? Or what?

It's all around us, people going to extreme measures to just save their life and for what? What is so great about this world that makes people want to fight to live so badly? We all know that we are gonna die eventually, so whats the point?

whitetiger3521

It's all around us, people going to extreme measures to just save their life and for what? What is so great about this world that makes people want to fight to live so badly? We all know that we are gonna die eventually, so whats the point?

whitetiger3521

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[QUOTE="JustPlainLucas"] Case in point. Anyway, if you look at it that way, "We're all going to die sometime," you might as well just off yourself now. And no, that's not a suggestion. Just a saying.Omni-Wrath

You cannot tell me this world is everything you ever wanted and everything is so awesome that you just can't leave. Of course people have loved ones that they do not want to let go of and that is probally the main reason why people are scared of death. Not to mention the unknown which is really nothing unknown depending on your personal beliefs.

And why can't they tell you that? The world could be everything someone ever wanted.

And no matter what one's beliefs are, the afterlife is unknown; your belief is a guess.

:lol: "the world could be everything someone ever wanted" is a bunch of bull**** and you know it.

[QUOTE="Elann2008"]One word: Hope.whitetiger3521

Just one word doesn't really explain anything. Hope for what? A better future for the next generation? Hope that people will stop being violent psychotic killers? Or what?

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[QUOTE="Elann2008"]One word: Hope.bluetadomonk

Just one word doesn't really explain anything. Hope for what? A better future for the next generation? Hope that people will stop being violent psychotic killers? Or what?

Oh yeah dexter on me huh? :lol: riiiiight. I'm not complaining I just would like to hear what this guys "hope" is all about.

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Just one word doesn't really explain anything. Hope for what? A better future for the next generation? Hope that people will stop being violent psychotic killers? Or what?

whitetiger3521

Oh yeah dexter on me huh? :lol: riiiiight. I'm not complaining I just would like to hear what this guys "hope" is all about.

We all know that we are gonna die eventually, so whats the point?

whitetiger3521

As an immortal, this intrigues me as well.

The only reason everyone tries so hard to stay alive is because they want to know how "A Song Of Ice And Fire" ends.

Because it makes for a kick-ass story.

Because something is greater than nothing. Honestly if you prefer nothing then you're a pretty bland, unexciting person.

And this world is great. I'm not one of those whiny people who want everything to cater to them. I didn't ask for it to be the way it is, but I didn't create it, and the alternative isn't exactly riveting so I'll gladly accept it.

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[QUOTE="whitetiger3521"]

You cannot tell me this world is everything you ever wanted and everything is so awesome that you just can't leave. Of course people have loved ones that they do not want to let go of and that is probally the main reason why people are scared of death. Not to mention the unknown which is really nothing unknown depending on your personal beliefs.

whitetiger3521

And why can't they tell you that? The world could be everything someone ever wanted.

And no matter what one's beliefs are, the afterlife is unknown; your belief is a guess.

:lol: "the world could be everything someone ever wanted" is a bunch of bull**** and you know it.

Just because you went a little emo on how you view life does not mean others do not like the world. Some peopl enjoy their lives and ike the world. Sure, most people don't think the world could be everything someone everwanted ,but many live on despite knowing the world is not perfect.

The only reason everyone tries so hard to stay alive is because they want to know how "A Song Of Ice And Fire" ends.

OrkHammer007

This is an accurate statement. This is why suicide rates are down.

My lifetime checklist: I still have lots to do.

• Graduate from College [in progress]
  
• Have sex [check]
  
• Get married
• Have children
• Buy a Dodge Challenger
• Own a house
  
• Complete developing my first game [in progress]
• Celebrate the first Black President [check]
• Celebrate the cure for cancer
• Be part of a growing Atheist movement [in progress]
• Celebrate the discovery of life in outer space
• Ride my first flying car
• Celebrate Man's first step on Mars
• Use my first Quantum Computer
  
• Celebrate the first Publically Atheist President
  More to add...

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starfox15

My lifetime checklist: I still have lots to do.

• Graduate from College [in progress]
  
• Have sex [check]
  
• Get married
• Have children
• Buy a Dodge Challenger
• Own a house
  
• Complete developing my first game [in progress]
• Celebrate the first Black President [check]
• Celebrate the cure for cancer
• Be part of a growing Atheist movement [in progress]
• Celebrate the discovery of life in outer space
• Ride my first flying car
• Celebrate Man's first step on Mars
• Use my first Quantum Computer
  
• Celebrate the first Publically Atheist President
  More to add...

Blue-Sky

I don't know about you guys but I genuinely enjoy being alive.

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What is so great about this world that makes people want to fight to live so badly?

mmmwksil

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

I hear much about these Five Guys and their burgers :o Are they really that tasty?

It's all around us, people going to extreme measures to just save their life and for what? What is so great about this world that makes people want to fight to live so badly? We all know that we are gonna die eventually, so whats the point?

whitetiger3521

You look death directly in the face and are told you'll be dead very soon, and for some reason I suspect your apathy and indifference would rapidly disappear pronto.