Interesting thoughts. I think the whole concept of becoming a vampire is directly related to the "Christmas present" mentality you mention. Everyone envies the young - well, vampires get to be young forever. They're always sexy, always healthy, and no matter how many days they have behind them, they always have infinite presents to open ahead. But, as was mentioned on somebody's journal, immortality can get boring and more days isn't always better.
However, there is one big difference between you and vampires, namely: "My hope as a Christian is that someday I'll have the fullness of being I am made for in whatever it is that constitutes heaven." Vampires are definitely not going to heaven. If they're lucky, they go poof and then there's nothing. Angel and Spike seem to be convinced they're going to hell, which is decidedly worse. So, if that's the alternative, I can definitely see the appeal in wanting to live forever.
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Date: 2009-06-03 11:32 pm (UTC)However, there is one big difference between you and vampires, namely: "My hope as a Christian is that someday I'll have the fullness of being I am made for in whatever it is that constitutes heaven." Vampires are definitely not going to heaven. If they're lucky, they go poof and then there's nothing. Angel and Spike seem to be convinced they're going to hell, which is decidedly worse. So, if that's the alternative, I can definitely see the appeal in wanting to live forever.