Are Atheist afraid of death and what come after it?

Question

I am terrfied of death because I'm a coward. :P

Life is awesome it rocks.
Death is just very scary.

Answer 1

Nope.
It's just a part of life. We're all fighting it but 10 out of 10 of us are still dying.

Answer 2

Nobody can say they know 100% what happens when we die. I have, at times, gone back and forth with atheism and religion.

Regardless, I do not really have a choice what happens when I die and therefore, I just accept that it will come. Even though most people would want to live this very long life, I'm more afraid of old age then I am of death. I've lost my most loved one so really, even if I become a rock, a blank, a nothing, a void, it doesn't matter.

I'm not depressed. I live life every day still. But death is something that is more welcoming now then it was before because why on earth would I want to live for some 70 more years when my most loved one isn't here to live with me.

But that's my spin on it ... Most certainly not a fear. Just an acceptance. And I can't do anything to shorten my life because if there's one thing I don't believe in, it is shortening one's life intentionally. ...

Answer 3

I'm not sure fear is the right word. There really is nothing near death in my experience. I'm afraid of some types of pain, so I try to avoid that. But death, like the other guy says, is inevitable. Even if I fear it, I cannot avoid it. So why should I fear it? Or more to the point, why should I call what I do feel about it by the same word I use to describe something I have experienced before.

Answer 4

I'm not afraid of what comes AFTER death, because I think it's going to be the exact same thing that it was for the zillions and zillions of years back through infinity before I was even born, and it wasn't unpleasant then. (It's absolutely NOTHING. No pleasure, no pain, and no awareness whatsoever at all of there even being nothing.)
I am more afraid of the actual dying process. I'm terrified of being in pain when I die.

Answer 5

I am ok with death. The day a person is born, the only thing that is sure to happen is death, so why be afraid with something that is bound to happen? But then with all that being said, I am also quite uncomfortable with death.

Answer 6

Why fear the inevitable? Seems to me that by their beliefs and practices christians are living in a constant fear of death. Hence, the need for the creation of a god, the need for the creation of an afterlife. I have seen death firsthand several times in my life and have seen nothing to be frighten of at all. That doesn't mean I am in any great hurry to get there myself.

Answer 7

I spoke with an atheist on the matter (and I suppose it could depend on the atheist and it is not necessarily the belief of all atheist) and he was quite satisfied with the fact that his life would simply end and that all that would be left of him was what he made of himself in this world. He didn't want his spirit to live on and while he didn't embrace death he didn't fear it either.

Answer 8

No I am not afraid and there is nothing after it. You just cease. That is a fact, you cannot be afraid of reality.

As the Gospels say, "Fear not!" Good advice regardless of the source.

Live a joyful life and make certain that whatever you do when you die, it was worth it.

Answer 9

Everyone that does not know Jesus is afraid to die. Some just admit it, others are in denial. There is nothing wrong in being afraid, it will move you forward to seek the Truth and find the answers to your questions. If you keep seeking and asking you will find Him the one you have been searching for. I know, I have been there. I understand exactly what you are saying.

Answer 10

I've only feared death because I wanted to make sure that my life meant something before I died. Once I realized that I did make a great many accomplishments, I was able to reconcile myself with my fear. It's not cowardice to fear death, especially if you love life. It's courageous to make a meaningful life that you can be proud of, and that will overcome your fear.