Seven Reasons People Fear Death |
Posted: May 16, 2012 |
Death, some people have no problem talking about it while others refuse to. Regardless of ethnicity, culture, class, education or region many people simply refuse to have anything to do with the subject of death. Here are seven reasons people fear death. Fear Of The Unknown People are unsure of what death really is. They believe no one knows what happens after death. Not understanding what comes after death scares them. Do we fade off into nothingness or do we live on in another form? They are unsure whether they did everything right to merit an afterlife. Which bring us to the next reason we fear death. Religious Issues Many people's fears are religious based. Whether we go to church or not, Heaven or Hell is a subject that is in our culture. The reason many convert to a religious faith is due to the fear of death. Many religions target people's fear of death and use it as a platform to obtain followers. Fear Of The Dying Process Many people acknowledge they don't fear death itself, just the dying process. Will there be pain? Will they die alone? Will they endure indignities? Many people would rather die in their sleep rather than have to consciously experience it. Fear The Loss Of Control We all strive to have complete control of our lives. Despite our education, wealth or physical fitness no one has complete control over death. Commercial marketing preys off the ideal that their product offers a measure of control over death. The Fear Of, What Will Become Of My Family One of the greatest worries is how will my family cope without me. The thoughts of who will provide for them, care for them, or be there for the family is one of the most difficult burdens to bear with in light of ones death. Society has created many ways lessen this fear. We make out wills, give our children God parents and take our insurance policies. All to give ourselves a little peace of mind. The Fear Of Being Replaced And Forgotten Will someone take their place in their family's life? Many people seek fame or infamy to not be forgotten after death. Everywhere you look you will see some type of memorial. The Fear Of Not Achieving Many people fear that they won't get everything done they wanted to achieve. There has been books wrote upon and a move done about “The Bucket List.” Some fear they haven't completed everything God sent them to do. Acknowledging what you fear about death is the first step to overcome it. Talk to your friends or family about the reasons you fear death. Not only will you help yourself but them as well. Seek professional help if you need to. Death is a part of life, don't live your life fearing it.
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