How would you conquer fear of death?

Answer 1

This is a lot easier than most people think.

The fact is, everyone dies. It's part of life. No amount of fear will stop it from happening, so it's silly to waste time and energy on it. Once you make up your mind about the truth of this, you will find your peace... at least that's how it worked for me.

Now, if you mean, how do you conquer fear of what may happen to you AFTER you die, that is another question. Many find their peace in religion, but it seems that only religious people fear what may happen after they die. Most non-religious people think NOTHING happens after you die... and I imagine they follow the thought process I mentioned at the beginning.

Answer 2

It is natural to fear death. It's the reason birds fly away when they sense danger, and fish swim away as fast they can when a predator appears. If you truly did eliminate that fear, you might start neglecting to take basic steps for self protection. Not a good idea!

It's vital to keep that fear in perspective, however. Many lives are wasted when the person spends so much time in fear of death that they never truly experience the joys that life holds. But it is also a good thing to remember that this life will not continue forever, in fact that it may end unexpectedly at any moment. That is a powerful motivation for spending your time wisely, and accomplishing the most good you can within your limited lifespan.

Many people say that the key is to trust that you will live on with God in the afterlife. But that's just means death doesn't really exist -- you don't actally die, you just change -- so why would you fear something that isn't even real?. If you truly believe that, the way you believe that concrete is hard and iron is heavy, I can see how that would eliminate the fear of death itself, if not the fear of the suffering that may accompany the process of dying. But I've seen people waste their lives that way too, looking at life as a chore they want to get through with as soon as possible so they can start their new life in Heaven. To me that's almost as sad as cowering in the corner and being afraid of your shadow.

No matter what you believe, if you have lived life to the fullest, you will have fewer regrets when your life finally comes to an end.

Answer 3

I would start by understanding exactly what death is and what it means. The Scriptures teach that death is the absence of life. There is no consciousness of any kind in the condition known as death – therefore there is no pain or torment associated with it. Some fear death because they fear they are going to some place of torment and anguish.

I would finish up by coming to an understanding of the promises recorded at 1 Corinthians 15:26 and Revelation 21:4, which state respectively: “As the last enemy, death is to be brought to nothing” and “death will be no more.”

Answer 4

I don't have a fear of death. I am a born again Christian and will go to heaven when I die. I believe that I have more of a concern, not fear about the Manner of death. I would hate to have a long, painful, lingering death, be burned, or drown. But as a medical professional I also know that unless it is by Some sort of torture that burning or drowning happen it is over in a relatively short period of time.

Answer 5

That is a very good question. I do not personally know anyone who is not a little bit afraid of death and if they say they are they are crazy or a fool. If they are Chrisitan or Muslim stating they are not afraid means they do not fear God which the scriptures state you should. God may be merciful but you should still fear him. But let me put it this way from being around a lot of death. When I have seen people die either naturally or in accidents at the last moment when death is inevitable something gives them peace and know they will be alright. This may be natural instinct of knowing you will be replaced with your offspring or god/s comes to them in there hour of need. Just remember the fear of death keeps you alive in the most important time of needs. However if you are pondering it all of the time...I suggest maybe God is calling to you and do your own research recheck your belief system... Just my ramblings.

Answer 6

Dear Friend....Fear of Death has held sway over humanity too long. Death is an illlusion. We can all conquer our fear of death not my ''faith,'' but a deep sense of ''knowingness'' that comes from a ever-widening expansion of consciousness that embraces "infinity." Infinity is what is, what was, and what is to be. If we ''intuitit'' the concept of infinity then we can know in our hearts that there is somewhere from whence we came and somewhere from whence we return. Consciousness is eternal. What we have experienced and learned is a part of our permanent, unqiue soul that connects us to a Higher Universal Intelligence. No Soul dies before its time (except for murder).
Therefore when your soul is ready to release its' physical form for this lifetime, then it has attained its purpose for this lifetime.
We experience death every moment...one moment is born, then dies to the next moment. It is a natural cycle of our Universe.
You will not die before your time, no matter what. Have a deep knowingness that this is true. Separate illusions (fear of death) to the Real (Our Soul if Infinite) and when our chosen time has come, we can meet it as a warrior or warrioress, knowing that we are not ever alone at that moment of transition and that you have conquered the fear of death. In Goodwill, [e-mail]

Answer 7

Interesting question. I don't have fear of death but remember a time when i did. The more spiritual i became the more i relised that death or the afterlife will only be another dimension in the infinite universe. When I realised my soul is infinite through meditation and an out of body exoerience, I realised that the source of life and creation in the universe is good and is what we must connect to. Fear is our only enemy, death is just a transitional phase.

Answer 8

Fear of death exists in the absence of knowledge. We do not have a soul as the religious would have us believe. We are a soul that has a body. The body dies and fears it's approach (the body is a living thing and we feel what it feels). We do not die and that makes the fear of death a mute point. Consider this Jamaican expression: "Everybody want go to heaven, but nobody want die!".

Answer 9

I would put all my faith in the man that conquered death hell and the grave. Jesus Christ is ALIVE and because he Lives I will never die
spiritually and some day soon I will receive a new Glorified Body that
will never physically die.I could be in the group that does not physically die but are just CHANGED and meet Jesus in the air.1Co 15:54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
1Co 15:55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
1Co 15:56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
1Co 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Do like the Plillipian Jailer and you will be set free of the fear of death Act 16:30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
Act 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
I know personally that when the time comes for me to leave this walk of life if by death Jesus will hold my hand and lead me through that door without fear and there is a chance that I want have to die at all just
be changed.I pray that you will believe and receive Jesus as Lord so you
will have the victory over death.
In Christ in Love,
TJ57

Answer 10

By studying the Bible and learning that when we die we go back to the ground from which we came.-Gen.3:19.
Also discovering that the dead are not aware of anything.The Bible likens death to a deep sleep. - Eccl.9:5;John 11:11-14.
The Bible does not teach an immortal soul that leaves the body upon death,or that our spirit leaves our body and travels around the place.These are all pagan teachings.
So by studying the Bible and learning the truth about death,I now have no fear of death.I also know that those asleep in death are in God's memory awaiting a resurrection. - Acts 24:15;John 5:28