If you believe that there's a better existence after this one...& please don't say fear of the unknown because from what I've viewed here folks seem to have very strong opinions about an afterlife.
This isn't meant to be offensive.
2006-09-04 19:10:37 · 26 answers · asked by Ivyvine 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Cathy, you appear to be on the right track. If you're a Christian, and I think you might be, then this is exactly what the scriptures are telling us. Jesus said that he has conquered death and the grave, and that we should not fear death. That was one of the reasons for the resurrection, to prove to us cynical human beings that nothing is too difficult for God and that we may follow in his, Christ's, footsteps.
Unfortunately, Christianity is full of half-truths and error; for example most people still believe that we are destined for life in some ethereal "heaven" whereas the Bible clearly states that we will live eternally on the earth.
So yes, I don't fear death in the way that you mention, but of course it's natural to feel some anxiety because I haven't been through that experience before and my faith isn't 100% perfect. In my church a few months ago I spoke to a mother whose son of 18 years had just died, and she was so reassured because she shared in these same thoughts and felt that her son (who had been ill since birth) was now in the best place. In fact, I could make out a case that death for Christians be a celebration because the deceased has finally escaped the harsh reality of this cruel world, although I do realise that those left behind suffer terribly from grief due to the loss of the loved one.
Christians also believe that God is in full control of this world, and that we suffer because that seems to be the only way by which we can ultimately reject evil. That's what the story of Adam and Eve is all about, they lived in a perfect world full of love but chose to obey the serpent rather than God. And so if God is in control, then he wants us to live our lives in this world and experience trials and tribulation, and not take some short cut by committing suicide as some readers of this web-site might suggest.
If you're a Christian, do you mind me asking which church do you attend?
2006-09-04 21:04:52 · answer #1 · answered by Rude4u 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think even the most religious person has a few doubts in the back of there mind about after life or as to what really happens after death. I personally like to play it safe, I view life as a test with some justified judgment even in a physiological manor as necessary. In the bounds of judgment, intent plays a vital role, ignorance is not an excuse and love has to be genuine. It is my belief that the people that fear death the most have the most to fear from their past experiences. If what I just said is true I will be welcomed into what ever lies beyond the test. It pays to be a good person at heart even if you never come in contact with too many people.
2006-09-04 19:29:48 · answer #2 · answered by tadpoleslider 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it might not be totally linked with being religious. i think people don't fear death but the thought of leaving dear ones is scaring. also, human are never satisfy and even on their death bed they feel that they have not done everything they should have done when still alive. so the fear of death arise.
but if a person is really religious, he should know that we have to take action to survive and that person will never leave any work for tomorrow and will not fear death
2006-09-04 19:59:51 · answer #3 · answered by ggurl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can only speak for myself and im not religious but i find that when i have meditated on death, i dont fear death itself but i do fear lots of pain and the losing those i love. I think this would be similar to many peopel if they really examine the way they feel about death.
2006-09-04 19:25:29 · answer #4 · answered by xx_connor_uk_xx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not death I fear...but the events leading me up to death....you know death by long excrusiating disease, death by falling in a skydiving incident, death by wild animal....that and having no one know I was dead I have a lot of people I think are my friends I'd like to know what happened so they can actually benefit from my death instead of never knowing.
It's not death I fear...it's the mortal grip I have on the world I fear letting go.
2006-09-04 19:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everybody has strong opinions when they are young and the questions are really asking for reassurance more than anything else - and it is fear of the unknown.
2006-09-04 19:47:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Muslims never fear death. Its in the religion that you are not allowed to fear from anything than God. A true Muslim will never. Death will come up on you one day, that's definite. Than why to have fear.
2006-09-04 19:46:02 · answer #7 · answered by yousufsons 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't fear death. I look at it as another new adventure, and finally get the answer to the greatest mystery of all.
All things arises and passes away. Nothing is permanent.
2006-09-04 19:18:31 · answer #8 · answered by Puzzled 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a fear that I was a sinner and I could not follow my religion 100% good. The death will take off any opportunity to correct it..
2006-09-04 19:13:58 · answer #9 · answered by Suomi 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm looking forward to death, but in the meantime I want to follow God's will in my life and use my time to become the person that he wants me to be. I have been given whatever amount of time here on this earth that God sees as best for me, and I am not going to squander it.
2006-09-04 19:15:18 · answer #10 · answered by anabasisx 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋