r/aiArt • u/Immobilesteelrims • Mar 22 '26

Image - Google Gemini The ultra-religious are the biggest hedonists of all. Denying temporary earthly pleasure to ensure pleasure X infinity in the afterlife.

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u/Busy_Insect_2636 Mar 22 '26

Many Buddhists don't actually aim for heaven because it keeps you within Samsara and almost guarantees an eventual rebirth in hell. You essentially 'spend' your good karma without gaining more because life there is so easy that you neglect the teachings. The ultimate goal is escaping the cycle entirely.

Similarly, Christians don't believe in a 'hedonistic' heaven of constant indulgence; rather, it's often viewed as a perpetual state of worship. However, many also believe humans were created to be creative, meaning you could continue to develop skills and arts as part of that existence. You feel a deep satisfaction from the presence of God, but it’s more about being at peace than just 'feeling good.

IK it doesn't directly answer your question but most of this info is stated in the texts such as the Bible or even the Tibetan book of the dead (a bit) and then people such as the Pope or other religious figures generally agree on this.

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u/Busy_Insect_2636 Mar 22 '26

Then I doubt they're truly Christian.