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May 28th, 2006
Santa Cruz, California
Received by F.A.B.
I am here, Nietzsche*.
Yes, you have no idea what I wish to say. I have observed
from the beginning your profound disagreement with the
essence of my thought, but you have shown a willingness to
be tolerant and put aside your own way of thinking in
deference to mine. I congratulate you for that.
My way of thinking has not radically changed from what it
was when I was a mortal. You have envisioned that immense
suffering would be my fate over here. Well, the truth is,
just as I was unhappy on Earth, I am unhappy over here,
though I am grateful to be free of my madness and my
physical ills.
I still cannot discern any value in Christianity, so I
have not sought to investigate. There seems to be no basis
for any of its claims.
When I came over here, though it was most surprising to be
alive without my body, I saw that the universe, this new
reality, did not either confirm or deny my beliefs, so I
have naturally pursued the same line of reasoning as on
Earth, which you can learn about from my books.
I have not seen a God, nor do I observe any special divine
providence governing things. So, lacking proof, I can only
conclude that, unpleasant as it is, my way of thinking is
true.
You extended courtesy to me by trying your best to be
respectful and tolerant of me, and so I return the favor
by thanking you and wishing you a healthy and happy life.
Sincerely, Nietzsche
* Note:Nietzsche (October 15, 1844 – August 25, 1900), a German philologist and
philosopher, produced critiques of contemporary culture, religion, and philosophy centered around a basic question
regarding the positive and negative attitudes toward life of various systems of morality. (From Wikipedia) It
is particularly ironic that one of his famous quotes is: "In heaven all the interesting people are missing."
But presumably since he is not happy, he is not truly in heaven yet.
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