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Expert: Brian Rogers - 8/28/2008
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QUESTION: I have three important lesson of life:
1. How do you overcome the fear of death and every difficulty and calamities of life?
2. How do you deal with someone who is just give you a hard time and just never stop?
3. Where do we came from, why we are here, and what comes after this life?
ANSWER: Henry,
You begin your email by saying you have three important lessons of life, then precede to ask me three questions.
Do you seek responses to the questions? I am not sure.
Brian Rogers
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QUESTION: Yes,
a factual explanation would be great.
Answer
Henry,
Please forgive my late reply. I have been busy.
1. I don't know. Personally, I do not have a fear of death. I suspect the reason is I have been blessed with a great faith. If the fear is debilitating, I would suggest some counseling. Regarding the difficulty and calamities in life, you only thing a person can do is accept them. It has been my experience that they will come, regardless of one personal relationship with Christ, personal obedience to his commandments or the level of their faith. When I have experienced mine, sometimes I have no issues and go right through it. Other times, I will admit, I cursed at at God in my anger. Looking back, I was not exhibiting faith, trusting that I was in God's hand and that my patience was being severely tested. For me, life is a test and I must ask myself, sometimes daily, if I want to even take the test, let alone pass it. Live is difficult, I know. We can only use our experiences to help others. And hope we get help ourselves when it is needed.
2. I have strong opinions on this. I am utterly convinced that we allow people to treat us the way we do. I have learned the best and surest way to deal with someone who insists on giving you a hard time is to approach them, tell them very firmly what is annoying you, tell them to stop, (don't ask, tell them to stop)and state very clearly that if they do not, the relationship is over. If they do not stop, sever the relationship. I have a younger brother who I am estranged from and it does not bother me. He does like my religious choice and our discussions became heated. I ceased communicating with him. Such is life. I do not hold any guilt or shame because of it.
3. In LDS theology (I do not know your religious affilation), the scope of this is too broad to address here. In short, very short, we believe we came from God, we are here to learn to be like him and what happens after this life depends on how well we pass this test. If you want to discuss this further, I ask you contact me at my private email. brogersclan@gmail.com
Best Regards,
Brian Rogers
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