The Space Alien asked Your Editor about this thing called "Eternal Life." Your Editor's reply is below:
Dear Space Alien:
Lots of folks believe in "eternal life" and hope for this.
When I am dead I want to be dead.
Why would I want eternal life?
What if I wanted to go to a movie or a play. How would I pay for this with no money in my pocket?
What if I wanted to go to a dance. What would I do for dancing shoes?
What if I were hungry? How would I pay for food at a grocery store or food at a restaurant, again, with no money in my pocket?
What if I caught a cold? How would I get the boogers out of my nose without a piece of Kleenex at hand?
This is a lot to think about. And yes, I am thinking.
I hope you are thinking as well!
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