Arnold Schwarzenegger famously informed Danny DeVito that the religious concept of going to paradise after death was nothing more than a ‘dream,’ sparking heated controversy among ardent supporters.
Schwarzenegger, 77, and DeVito, 80, have had a long-standing friendship that is among the most wholesome in Hollywood.
The couple, who had formerly worked together on legendary projects such as Twins and Junior, made news last year when they appeared at the 2024 Oscars to do a Batman bit.
According to CNN, the cinema titans will soon reunite to work on a new project.
“We’re hoping that sooner than later, we’ll have a nice script to go to work,” the Always Sunny in Philadelphia legend stated at the time.
But before another Schwarzenegger-DeVito film became a possibility, the couple spoke with Interview Magazine about religion.
“What does the future hold for us?” What do you think of our species? Are we going to last? “Tell me, great leader,” DeVito urged.
In response, the seven-time Mr. Olympia champion stated, “We don’t know what happens with the soul and all this spiritual stuff that I’m not an expert in, but I know that the body, as we see it today, will never be seen again like that.”
“[…] Except in a fantasy. When people say, ‘I shall see them again in heaven,’ it sounds great, but the truth is that we will not see each other when we die.
“That is the sad part. I understand that some individuals are at ease with death, but I am not.
It’s fair to say that Schwarzenegger’s ideas on what occurs after death have split many.
One Facebook member commented, “Fantasy? I believe this is just in his head, not for everyone who believes in Our Lord Jesus Christ… I pray that the Holy Spirit of God touches his inner being and leads him to surrender to God at the appropriate moment.”
“The idea that our spirit did not exist before our sojourn on Earth is based on the fact that we cannot recall a period before our arrival on Earth. However, I don’t recall being a one-year-old, which I believe happened. So a lack of recollection does not imply non-existence.
“So all we do know is that no one knows where we came from or where we are heading, but I’m not ruling anything out,” another person explained.
However, a third person responded, “He’s correct.” And a fourth resolved, “I agree.” I will never criticize someone’s views, however. He’s right: once you die, you’re dead. The truth is that faith and belief help individuals cope with their lives.
So what do you think?