Vt.co. – Arnold Schwarzenegger shared his candid thoughts on heaven, religion, and the afterlife during a one-on-one conversation with long-time friend and actor Danny DeVito.
Schwarzenegger, now 77, is often viewed as “a man of the people” and is known for being one of the most popular actors in Hollywood history. However, the Austrian Oak’s opinion on the afterlife is bound to leave people divided.
During their insightful chat, DeVito – known for his roles in Matilda and It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia – asked Schwarzenegger about the future. The Terminator himself didn’t mince words, offering his perspective on what happens after we die.
“It reminds me of Howard Stern’s question to me. ‘Tell me, governor, what happens to us when we die?’ I said, ‘Nothing. You’re six feet under. Anyone that tells you something else is a f***ing liar,'” Schwarzenegger candidly responded.
“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 each other now, we will never see each other again like that.”
The action legend admitted that discussing death is uncomfortable, but he expressed skepticism about the concept of heaven, calling it a “fantasy”.
“When people talk about, ‘I will see them again in heaven,’ it sounds so good, but the reality is that we won’t see each other again after we’re gone. That’s the sad part. I know people feel comfortable with death, but I don’t,” he shared.
Schwarzenegger, who has experienced the loss of numerous friends within the bodybuilding industry over the years, has developed his own unique perspective on heaven.
“To me, heaven is where I put a person who I love dearly, who is kind, who is generous, who made a difference in my life and other people’s lives,” he explained.
