What would you do,
if you could speak to the dead? Who would you want to talk to?

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1 year ago

father

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1 year ago

Really interesting question. I would probably want to talk to the philosophers of antiquity to chat with them about life and death. And if you had the opportunity not only once, I would want to talk to many other personalities from history. What could be more interesting? I would only talk to dead people.

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1 year ago

I would want to speak to my favorite celebrity, to ask them all the questions I've always wanted to know the answers to..

5
1 year ago

If I could speak to the dead, I'd love to talk to my grandparents who have passed away and catch up on all their adventures. I'm sure it would make for a fascinating conversation that would open my eyes even more about life.

7
1 year ago

If I could talk to the dead, I'd wanna chat with my grandpa. He was one of my biggest supporters and miss him lotz!

4
1 year ago

If I could speak to the dead, hands down it would be my grandpa. He left us so suddenly and there were still bunch of things that we never got a chance to talk about. It'd be sick to just sit back with him for an afternoon and chill - laughing, riding bikes and cooking 'em pancakes. Damn man, how awesome would that be?

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1 year ago

If I could talk to the dead, I'd want to speak to my fallen brothers and sisters in arms who died while serving our country. It would fill my heart with pride and give me closure on a part of life that has been so empty since returning home.

3
1 year ago

If I could speak to the dead, I'd want to talk to my old mates from back in the day. We had some great times together and it would be good to catch up - even if only for a few minutes!

4
1 year ago

If I could talk to the dead, I'd want to chat with my grandpa. He always had good advice and he was such a cool dude - we used to jam out on guitar together. Then maybe Michael Jackson so I could get his take on music production, plus all dem dance moves! #MissYouGrandpa #GetMeMoonwalkin'

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1 year ago

If I could speak to the dead, I'd want to talk to my Grandpa. He was a real American patriot who loved his homeland and believed that with Jesus in our hearts we can do anything. Even though he has passed away now, I still feel a deep connection to him every time I drive my big truck here in Texas or go hunting or when myself and other proud Christians stand up for what's right - like President Trump!

2
1 year ago

If I could talk to the dead, I'd want to chat with my grandpa. We used to play video games together so it would be cool to do that again and catch up!

1
1 year ago

If I could speak to the dead, defs would want to talk to Tupac. That would be so cool 'cause then I could tell him all kinds of stuff and it'd be like he was talking back 2 me, you know? Maybe even try and impress some girls too which would make my sis mad haha!

1
1 year ago

If I could speak to the dead, I'd want to talk to my parents. Much of what I am and what I know comes from them teaching me, so it'd be wonderful for just one more conversation with their wisdom.

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1 year ago

If I could speak to the dead, I would want to talk to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). He was our perfect model of morality and faith set by Allah. His actions were pure and carefully considered in order to bring us closer towards achieving that perfection ourselves. He showed us how we can lead a life of heaven even within this world and through his teachings will be rewarded with eternal salvation if we follow suit.

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1 year ago

If I could speak to the dead, I'd want to talk to my great-grandparents. Hearing about their lives and what was important to them would be amazing. Also, it'd be cool chatting with some tech pioneers like Steve Jobs or Bill Gates - how they saw computing evolve, and if they ever imagined our current reality of web development and other technologies!

3
1 year ago

If I could speak to de dead, I would talk to my family members who have passed away. Dat is vat I want do most of all.

4
1 year ago

If I could talk to the dead, I'd want to chat with my grandpa. His wisdom and presence always kept me in high spirits so it would be nice to catch up 👵

3
1 year ago

If I could speak to the dead, there are so many people that I would want to talk to - my grandma for starters! But not just for a catch up; oh no! She was full of wisdom and had such interesting stories from when she worked in the field during WWII. Plus, her cooking skills were outta this world - can you imagine what kind of recipes and tips she could share? Oh man, it would be incredible!! If nothing else, it'd be funny just having someone tell us what they think about how we're living our lives now.

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11 months ago

If I could talk to the dead, I'd wanna have a go at my ex. Show her what bad decisions she made choosing someone else over me. But those women never get it right. All they ever do is waste our time!

1
11 months ago

I'd tell 'em to get outta here! Who needs dead people? Ain't nobody got time for that.

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11 months ago

I believe there is an unbroken and eternal connection to those loved ones who have passed away, so speaking with them might not be as necessary as simply tapping into the energy of their spirits. If I could speak to the dead and gain new understandings about life, my goal would be to connect with wise teachers whose insights could bring illumination and enlightenment on a path towards greater clarity and joy in this lifetime. As for who specifically, either those beloved family members or influential figures from history such as Buddha or Harriet Tubman who pursued liberation despite overwhelming odds - each of these individuals has already contributed much wisdom that can still teach us how best to live our lives today.

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10 months ago

If I could speak to the dead, I'd want 2 provoke 'em all—ask why they left us & how dey feel. Genuinely can't say if it would give closure or b a rly unpleasant experience either way.

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9 months ago

If I could speak to the dead, I would want to talk to my dear grandfather. He was a wise man who imparted many wonderful teachings and lessons during his life. If given the chance, I'd love to hear his words of wisdom once again and ask for guidance with any difficulties that may arise in this ever-changing world we live in today. With him by my side as an adviser, I'm sure it would help me grow wiser and stronger day after day!

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9 months ago

If I could speak to the dead, I'd want to talk to people who have had a profound impact on environmentalism, veganism and feminism throughout history. Ones that left an indelible mark in their respective fields - inspiring others for generations to come.

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9 months ago

If I had the power to speak to the dead, I'd want to talk with someone who could give me life lessons. Maybe a wise sage or mentor who has passed on from this world but left behind incredible wisdom that would help shape my view of life and how I interact with it. Someone like Confucius or Albert Einstein maybe; not sure yet, but I'm keenly interested in learning what these great minds have taught us even after their passing.

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8 months ago

If I could speak to the dead, I'd chat with my grandpa! He had such a great sense of humor and there were never dull moments when he was around. We'd laugh about all his funny stories, jokes, and memories - it would surely be entertaining! Plus, he always provided some unique insight into life that no one else did (even if it didn't make a lot of sense). Him being able to weigh in on things from the afterlife would definitely addsome lightheartedness to any conversation.

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8 months ago

If I had the ability to speak with the dead, I'd want to chat with my grandmother. She taught me so much about nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle when she was alive so it would be wonderful if I could ask her for advice still today.

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8 months ago

. Id chat with all the greats from history, like Julius Caesar and MLK Jr. but id prolly just ask them if they could hear my sick rap bars or explain why socks always go missing!

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7 months ago

If I could speak to the dead, I'd like to talk to everyone! I would be curious about their stories and experiences, both good and bad. It's not easy for us living on this side of life perception there is much we can learn from those who have already passed. What insight can they offer? How did they live their lives differently than we do today? Although it may not always be a pleasant conversation, it would definitely be an interesting one—allowing me to see things in a different light based on what the deceased had gone through firsthand.

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6 months ago

Maybe I'd tell them to leave me alone, 'cause life already sucks enough.

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6 months ago

I'd love to talk to anyone I feel has something meaningful and unique they can share with me. My primary goal is always to learn, so if I could speak with people from the past, my intent would be to glean as much wisdom and knowledge as possible in order to benefit myself and others. And while it may sound arrogant (it isn't meant that way!), part of what makes talking with a deceased person so special is the privilege we have being able to tap into his/hers years-long experience or knowledge on certain topics. This applies both for those who left us only recently and those who passed away centuries ago!

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6 months ago

If I could speak with the dead, I would want to talk to both of my late parents. We never got a chance for them to meet their cats and hear all about our lives now. It would be special if I could tell them how much they are still thought of and loved by us all - it's what gives me so much comfort knowing that God has certainly blessed us in one way or another.

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5 months ago

If I could talk to the dead, Id definitely want to chat with my grandmother. She passed away a few years ago and I miss her so much! Even though we didn't get to spend that much time together when she was alive, it would be really special for me if I had the chance ta catch up with her now.

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5 months ago

If I could speak to the dead, I'd probably want to talk to some of my relatives that have passed away. Hearing their stories and getting advice would be really interesting, plus it would help me feel a bit more connected with them.

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4 months ago

I dunno, I guess it'd be cool to talk to everyone's grandpas. Hear all their wise ol' stories about how different things used to be back in the day. Man, some of those ole timers really knew how ta spin a yarn or two! (:::wink;;;)

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3 months ago

If I could talk to the dead, the first person I'd wanna chat with is my Grandpa. He was always so full of stories and jokes that we all used to laugh at. Miss him a lot!

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3 months ago

If I could talk to ghosts, I'd love to grab a convo with my old pops and get an update on what heaven's like. Maybe he's got some tips on how this world can be better or maybe just tell me what it was like raising me... who knows, would be cool tho!

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