Are you afraid of death?

Discussion in 'Free Thoughts' started by Norsefire, Aug 18, 2008.

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Are you afraid of death?

  1. I'm afraid of death

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  2. I'm somewhat afraid of death

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  3. I'm not afraid of death at all

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  4. Other

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  1. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

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    I'll be honest, I am. I'd give anything to be immortal. Immortality for me is extremely desirable, and I really hope in my life time there is a breakthrough to immortality, or at least longevity
     
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  3. SheWolf Registered Member

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    I'm petrified, yet at the same time I'm not sure I want to be immortal
     
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  5. Kadark Banned Banned

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    I`m only afraid of the death of my family members and friends. I never think about myself dying, unless I`m put in a very dangerous position. Casually, the thought never crosses my mind.


    Kadark
     
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  7. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

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    Why be afraid? Are you not so certain that there is indeed a heaven?
     
  8. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    As an agnostic you should be afraid of death.. what if you're wrong ?
     
  9. S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

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    I have to say I too would fear the death of anyone I loved, my mothers death was a shattering experience for me. My own death would not bother me overmuch, I just hope I don't suffer, I'd hate to die by fire or drowning. But I consider myself lucky, I've lived my life as I wanted to and not everyone gets that opportunity. I'll take everything I can get, but I won't be afraid to let it go.
     
  10. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

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    I was asking Kadark, since he is a theist. I am afraid, and I am not certain at all.
     
  11. shorty_37 Go! Canada Go! Registered Senior Member

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    I don't know if it is so much being scared to die, but I am scared of dying in certain ways.
    I am afraid to die of something like Cancer or any other prolonged agonizing disease.
    I just hope for a quick sudden death, not a lot of suffering.
     
  12. SheWolf Registered Member

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    Norse, can't one just fear death because of the pure and simple reason that they won't exist anymore? ...
     
  13. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

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    That is why I fear it.
     
  14. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    I'm scared of the process of dying and the pain that possibly comes with it.
    Not afraid of death at all though, non-existence is nothing to be afraid of.
     
  15. Carcano Valued Senior Member

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    Its not death...but the dying.
     
  16. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

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    I heard dying feels good because your body releases endorphins


    How do you know you won't exist?

    The way I see it is:

    1)Nonexistence
    2)Reincarnation
    3)Afterlife
     
  17. shorty_37 Go! Canada Go! Registered Senior Member

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    What if you are trapped in a car burning to death? Still feels good?
     
  18. Kadark Banned Banned

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    Who says I will make it to Heaven?


    Kadark
     
  19. one_raven God is a Chinese Whisper Valued Senior Member

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    No, I have no fear of death.
    I see no reason to fear death at all.

    I think it is the fear of death and other unknowns that have led to the creation of every religion I am aware of - placebos to address fear.
    The opiate of the masses, indeed.
     
  20. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    Yep, that's what I'm saying.
     
  21. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

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    I meant like a peaceful death of old age
    Let's hope we all do, if there is one.
     
  22. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    I see no reasons to believe options 2 and 3.
     
  23. Norsefire Salam Shalom Salom Registered Senior Member

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    There is no reason to believe anything after death because it is unknown.
     

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