Are you scared of death?

The Batlord · 04-30-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Always

When you die, your body becomes a host for various bacteria, and insects, giving them life. Circle of life and all that. It may seem silly, but it's selfish to want to live forever, when you are only able to live because of life given to you by plants and animals.

A bacteria has no consciousness. It can't feel pain. It's existence is basically as a biological machine that eats and reproduces. As far as I'm concerned a bacteria's only worth is in it's part in the natural "web of life". I could give a **** about bacteria. Plants are sort of just more complicated forms of that. I loves me some plants, but I'm not gonna be glad that my death is providing them with sustenance. I'm perfectly happy being selfish. It's my life, my body, and the rest of the universe can keep their ****ing hands off of it.

PoorOldPo · 04-30-2013, 09:49 AM

In Catholic Ireland, death fear you...

**Janszoon** · 04-30-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PoorOldPo

In Catholic Ireland, death fear you...

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 05-01-2013, 12:53 PM

Not anymore, no.
I pushed the soul out of my body long ago couldnt deal with the parting until once again I found her, she was never lost, not really. I became more than my body, the container and accepted my soul filling everything around me and I wasn't afraid of falling because I controlled my body and could use my hands to find the doors and turn right side up
I'm not to scared to let go anymre

****

Burning Down · 05-01-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FETCHER.

I'm more scared of not doing enough in life before death. I want to accomplish many things before my time. I've already done loads of things people my age haven't but it's not enough.

I'm also scared of my life being snatched from me unreasonably by disease and suffering. If I knew my death was instantaneous I would have more peace of mind.

Your death definitely COULD be instantaneous, but yeah, there is no way of knowing one way or the other.

Sequoioideae · 05-01-2013, 06:39 PM

After my recent health problems, I'm a little more aware of my own mortality. That's not to say I'm scared of death, I'm scared of slowly dying a painful death. I'm afraid of my problems coming back, because I'm not looking forward to battling something that has potential to become terminal if it does come back. It's like walking in a minefield almost, and I don't need any morbid surprises. If I do end up being terminally ill, I'd end it quickly.

JakeATLBraves24 · 05-01-2013, 06:44 PM

Not as much as I used to be. It wasn't until a little over than a year ago that I stopped believing in God. Then I had a philosophy class that triggered existential despair, which was overwhelming for a few months. But I've come to accept it. I think Roger Ebert said it best: "I was perfectly content before I was born, and I think of death as the same state." The fear of death arises from the idea that you'll be able to regret not being alive. But you won't, so there's no need to waste your precious time dreading it. Where you are, death is not, and vice versa.

Still, there are times when I stop, look around, and wish it all didn't have to end.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 05-01-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Always

After my recent health problems, I'm a little more aware of my own mortality. That's not to say I'm scared of death, I'm scared of slowly dying a painful death. I'm afraid of my problems coming back, because I'm not looking forward to battling something that has potential to become terminal if it does come back. It's like walking in a minefield almost, and I don't need any morbid surprises. If I do end up being terminally ill, I'd end it quickly.

I really hope that doesn't happen hun.

Mr. Charlie · 10-28-2013, 12:43 PM

Am I scared of death? Definitely not.

I am thankful that Nature, the universe, God, the Tao, Dharma, call it whatever you will, was gracious enough to lend me this body and infuse it with life; and when they are due to be returned, due to be broken down and recycled, I will do so ungrudgingly. This ain't really my life or my body. I didn't create them, they were given to me on the understanding they must be returned. And return them I will. Besides which, I'm really curious to discover if death is the migration of the soul or an endless sleep. Or something entirely different.

Engine · 10-28-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

Your death definitely COULD be instantaneous, but yeah, there is no way of knowing one way or the other.

Just another reason to always carry a knife

04-30-2013, 09:49 AM	#82 (permalink)
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05-01-2013, 12:53 PM	#84 (permalink)
~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	Not anymore, no. I pushed the soul out of my body long ago couldnt deal with the parting until once again I found her, she was never lost, not really. I became more than my body, the container and accepted my soul filling everything around me and I wasn't afraid of falling because I controlled my body and could use my hands to find the doors and turn right side up I'm not to scared to let go anymre ****

05-01-2013, 06:44 PM	#87 (permalink)
JakeATLBraves24 Grouper Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 55	Not as much as I used to be. It wasn't until a little over than a year ago that I stopped believing in God. Then I had a philosophy class that triggered existential despair, which was overwhelming for a few months. But I've come to accept it. I think Roger Ebert said it best: "I was perfectly content before I was born, and I think of death as the same state." The fear of death arises from the idea that you'll be able to regret not being alive. But you won't, so there's no need to waste your precious time dreading it. Where you are, death is not, and vice versa. Still, there are times when I stop, look around, and wish it all didn't have to end.

10-28-2013, 12:43 PM	#89 (permalink)
Mr. Charlie Shoo Thoughts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: These Mountains Posts: 2,308	Am I scared of death? Definitely not. I am thankful that Nature, the universe, God, the Tao, Dharma, call it whatever you will, was gracious enough to lend me this body and infuse it with life; and when they are due to be returned, due to be broken down and recycled, I will do so ungrudgingly. This ain't really my life or my body. I didn't create them, they were given to me on the understanding they must be returned. And return them I will. Besides which, I'm really curious to discover if death is the migration of the soul or an endless sleep. Or something entirely different.