Quote Originally Posted by bob banana
by RESINATE:
People spend too much time wondering about a future that is neither proven or documented, whilst the issues of 'here' and 'now' go unaddressed


but wit the future it hasnt happened so u cant comment about it , u have to speak OF it, if u get what im sayin.....
Err, no...sorry, I don't.

What is the point of worrying about something that hasn't yet happened?
The future does not affect your life now, does it?

I think you misunderstand my reference of 'future'...I'm talking about life-after-death.
People live their lives in accordance to a set of ideals and rules, to secure their place in the afterlife, whilst forgoing their enjoyment of actual life and treading upon those who do not subscribe to their percieved ideals.

Like in the recent US elections.
I heard that a cleric told his 'flock', that to not vote for Bush, would be an affront to their God - thus, the 'flock's' mindset was not about the issues of the day, but rather a security of acceptance in their 'heaven'.
Thus, they worried more about their 'future' in an unproven haven, than the present day issues that affect the living world.

The real future (ie, tomorrow) will only be affected by the actions of today - we can use educated probability to foresee an outcome, therefore, we can talk about the future (in some cases) as being set.