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JNelson6563

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1. Atheist here, not afraid.

Reply to HAB911 (Original post)

Sat Mar 25, 2017, 08:35 AM

Mar 2017

I nearly died once. It is an experience that is known to me. Besides that though, I really think you simply cease to be. The only thing ot fear, imo, is the possibly painful ways to meet your end.

I hope to go in my sleep.

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Afraid Of Dying? Scientists Pinpoint Who Is Terrified Of Death And Who Isnt [View all] HAB911 Mar 2017 OP

Atheist here, not afraid. JNelson6563 Mar 2017 #1

yes HAB911 Mar 2017 #6

My concern is for those left behind Meshuga Mar 2017 #18

It is a worry. JNelson6563 Mar 2017 #20

I, for one, hope you're still with us. Mosby Sep 2019 #21

Atheist. Not afraid. no_hypocrisy Mar 2017 #2

I heard an anecdote once about how more intelligent people don't value their lives Jonny Appleseed Mar 2017 #3

An interesting experience.. Zoonart Mar 2017 #4

That is fascinating. I have heard that we are living multiple existences simultaneously Dream Girl Mar 2017 #7

I have... Zoonart Mar 2017 #12

That is interesting. There is more that we don't know about life than there is that we do. - n/t Jim__ Mar 2017 #16

Atheist. I don't fear death so much as the process of dying. Arkansas Granny Mar 2017 #5

indeed HAB911 Mar 2017 #8

My ex is dying of pancreatic cancer. He began home hospice care this week. Arkansas Granny Mar 2017 #10

That is exactly how I feel. It is not the fear of non-existence so much as it smirkymonkey Mar 2017 #9

Yes, same here. Arkansas Granny Mar 2017 #11

Just as my 93 year old father who died recently said: LakeArenal Mar 2017 #13

I am a Christian and I am not afraid of death. hrmjustin Mar 2017 #14

I have to wonder if age doesn't also play a large part in whether or not No Vested Interest Mar 2017 #15

Atheist, not afraid of death Heddi Mar 2017 #17

couple things HAB911 Mar 2017 #19