I feel a little bit sorry for anyone who cannot think of any other good reason to be a decent human being than that some invisible spirit haunts their body which may or may not be punished for being sinful or immoral.
I ccan think of dozens of reasons to be a decent human being... none of which involve ghosts.
Suicide is an easy way out, and is for cowards. As far as where your soul goes, it is not for any of us to decide or condemn.
I'm not saying im not a decent human being, and I adhere to the laws set forth in this land (albeit many polluted).
I was referring to all athiest's post's above me - They are correct. You, me or anyone who denies God, or his existence DOES NOT adhere to any kind of moral values set by any kind of religion. Personal values, codes of conduct, right from wrong are taught to us by who? and a better question - WHY? Why be a 'good' person? Cheat, steal, and do whatever you feel like, if you can get away with it, right? no God, no conscience. Logically, If you have no soul you have no conscience. Understand that we are here in by some cosmic mistake! We are just a collection of cells, just meandering along in society, souless.
what could be more sad.
First understand 'Why' to be a decent person. If there are no consequences to any of our actions here in life, other than doing what our laws tell us to do, it's party time!