Significance of Death

Along with the gods Reaction Paper

People are frightened by the simple mention of death. They view death as
inevitable and unfathomable. Understanding death means understanding life
because it is part of the puzzle that is the soul and life itself. The soul sustains
the body during our current state of being alive, but after death, the body and
soul are no longer connected.

In a 2017 Korean fantasy action film entitled ‘Along with the gods: The
Two Worlds’ directed by Kim Yong-hwa and based on the webtoon series by
Joo Ho-min, Along with the Gods. It stars Ha Jung-woo, Cha Tae-hyun, Ju Ji-
hoon and Kim Hyang-gi.

The story of Kim Ja-hong, a firefighter who died while attempting to save
a child from a burning building, is told in the film. Deok-choon, Hewonmak,
and Gang-rim, three grim reapers known as the guardians of death, later meet
him and accompany him through the seven gates of hell to receive his final
judgment. Ja-hong is regarded as a paragon (someone who died a good death),
and the three grim reapers have high hopes for him because, if he succeeds, he
will be reincarnated and his guardians will be credited and have their own
reincarnations.

“When a person reaches the Afterlife, they are judged 7 times over the
course of 49 days. Tried by deceit, indolence, injustice, betrayal, violence,
murder, and filial impiety, only the souls who pass all trials are reincarnated.”
– Buddhist Scripture

There are seven trials and hells that the main character of the movie has
to go through: The Volcano of the Damned in the Hell of Murder, the Hell of
Indolence, the Hell of Deceit, the Glacial Canyon in the Hell of Injustice, the
heavenly passage of the Hell of Betrayal, the Hell of Violence, and the eternal
dessert for the Hell of Filial Impiety. Those hells represent the sins a person
might or could commit, namely; Betrayal, Violence, Filial Impiety, Murder,
Indolence, Deceit, and Injustice.
 The topic of death passes through all cultural, philosophical, and
personal barriers. Its significance is deeply rooted in the human experience and
leads us to ask questions about the purpose of life, where we fit into the scheme
of things, and how short life is. In the movie, the reminiscence of every sin Ja-
hong committed is discussed and given a thorough examination of whether it is
reasonable and moral even though it crosses the laws in the underworld.

To conclude, I would like to cite this line excerpt from the movie and it
was quoted by the king of the Afterlife, Yeomra: “All humans live with sins.
But only a few ever have the courage to beg for forgiveness and only a fraction
of them are truly forgiven.” If there’s a chance to redeem yourself, do it. Own
your sins. Repent and learn from it.

What did you learn about yourself and about the Lord in the camp? How will
you apply what you have learned to others?

Good aftie wakads, ti kayat ko met nga i-Share from the camp is dy rules nga
na-implement during that 3-day camp. There are 3 categories dyay nga rules;
the general camp rules, group rules, kn lecture rules. But I would like to
highlight only one of those rules nga nakaadalak ken nakaReflect-ak.

First thing is dyay we are not allowed to leave the premises without the
permission of the facilitators and staffs. Nu kailangan mi nga agExcuse to go to
the restrooms or ada apan mi alaen ijy barracks, kailangan ada ti kadwa mi,
either by twos or threes kasi nu agmaymaysa kami nga magna magna lang,
mabalin kami nga mahuli dagijy facilitators and maikulong kami ijy Jail. Once
nga naikulong kami ijy Jail, dagijy kaGrupo mi ket need da dakami nga
piyansahan.

We are divided into groups and every group ket ada initial money nga 15k at
the start of the camp which we call confidence fund at mababawasan yun kada
ada rules nga maViolate mi. And one of which ket dy piyansa nu ada member
mi nga mahuli ken maikulong ijy jail.

Ti naadal ko ijy nga rule ket the usual qoutation nga mang mangeg tayo ijy
school, dy “No man is an Island”. That in life, han mo nga kayanen nga
maymaysam. Most of the times you will be needing a companion, and of course
at all times, you will be needing God.

Kayat ko nga isingit dituy nga part dyay war games me, wherein ada ti string of
crepe paper nga itali mi iti any part of our body. And that piece of paper ket
kailangan mi nga i-Protect tapnu haan nga maala ti daduma nga group, kasi nu
maala da, matic out kamin.

In that game, that paper signifies dy ada kenyam. Either your wealth, your
dignity, your possessions or anything nga dakel ti value na kenyam that you
needed to protect tapnu han nga mapukaw kenyam. And because valuable
kenyam dyay, adu ti kayat na nga mangala. At all means uray masaktan ka kas
kada badekan dakan, even if you cry out for help, uray kakaasi kan, piliten da
ladta nga alan.

1 Corinthians 10;13 says “God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted
beyond what you are able” That verse does say that God is faithful and that he is
with us, but it doesn’t say nga haan na datayo itedan ti challenge nga haan tayo
kaya. Itedan daka kitdi ti situations nga mangipakleb kenyam, situations that
will bring you at your lowest.

That happens in reality, why? Kasi God wants us to remember him and trust in
his power. Kasi pansin niyo? Often times maremremember tayo lang ni God
during the hard times? God gives you more than what you can handle because
he wanted us to realize nga ada ni suna even at our darkest at pinakamalagim na
kabanata ng buhay natin. He does this to make you put your trust in him and
cast all your burdens in Him.
2 Corinthians 1:4 says “He comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can
comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
With this bible verse, I conclude that no man is an Island.

How does the Reality of Death define our Lives?

Fear is formed within

us. The simple mention of death makes us tremble because of the common
belief that death is a terrifying thing to experience. However, a writer,
cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist and trainer named Donald Robertson
said; “Philosophy has taught [us] to be grateful for life and yet unafraid of
dying.”

Death stands in the

confused space occupied by things that are both unpleasant but entirely natural.
It is a natural and ongoing in life, and yet we are terrified of it. We are afraid
of death because we believe it threatens to end something—most likely a reality
we have not yet to experience or one that we treasure most. For example is
wealth, freedom, popularity, or anything that makes one’s world go round.

But for me, I do not

agree that death defines our way of living. It is something that all of our bodies
will do. We came from the earth and, like a tree, we must return to it. But just
because death is going to happen doesn't mean I have to prepare for it or
concentrate on it. Instead of focusing only on my death, I prefer to concentrate
on making plans for my peace and happiness while I am still alive. And besides,
the idea of death is linked to a sense of fulfillment and completion. I would like
to state how I define peace and happiness while I still have a breath of life; and
that is to die in content and in fulfillment of my mission here in this world.

There is a saying:
yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is
called the present. Matthew 6:23 also states, “Therefore do not worry about
tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of
its own.”

Reference: https://www.thephilosophyofeverything.com/blog/2020/8/30/the-
philosophy-of-death