Karma: a poll

[steve2470]

41. yes I take the long-term view also

Scenario #1: Karma exists, you do tons of good, you get it back during life and then in the afterlife.
Scenario #2: Karma exists, you do tons of good, you get it back during life, but there's no afterlife.
Scenario #3: Karma does not exist, you do tons of good, you get little to nothing back, there's an afterlife.
Scenario #4: Karma does not exist, you do tons of good, you get little to nothing back, there's no afterlife.

#1 = a win if you believe in karma (best possible scenario) <~~~This is what I hope for.

#2 = at least your life was better and other people's was also, even with no afterlife.

#3= you get little to no reward during life, but God grants you your afterlife.

#4= others lives are better, yours is what it is. To me, #4 is the most dreary scenario. However, at least you helped improve other's lives, even if your own was not improved. There's no afterlife, oh well.

I'm not here to convince anyone of the existence of karma or of an afterlife. IMHO, that's a futile exercise. We all have our own values/beliefs/opinions, and I don't impinge on anyone else in any way. If you disagree with me 100%, that's cool. I'm a very liberal Christian. I live and let live, and don't interfere or impinge upon others. All of this helps me get through the harsh realities of life, and harms no one. I wish everyone well.