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Shouldn't most religious people in theory be excited to die because then they get to experience the afterlife? (lemmy.world)

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esp if you're one of the devout ones who think they've been really good

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[-] PlzGivHugs@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago

I mean, maybe after your heart stops and your brain function starts to slow down it might be peaceful, but unless you're on a lot of painkillers the process up until that point tends to be excruciatingly painful - at least personally, thats the scary part.

[-] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

i see you said this was your personal anecdote..

that said, this is just is not true (for everyone), please dont say this to people. not everyone dies in pain, or has a journey filled with it.

i work in hospice, your words could not be farther from the truth.

[-] PlzGivHugs@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago

I mean, as grim as it is, how many people get the luxury of a safe environment when they die, nonetheless proper care and support. Half the world barely even has access to real medicine, and even in the most developed and progressive countries, medical assistance isn't always adequate and not everything can be predicted or prevented. Not everyone meets death in pain but most do. The reality is death (and health issues in general) does tend to be scary regardless of what comes after. At the same time, thats all the more reason to care for each other and push for a safer and more caring world, be it in preventative safety measures or in proper care for those who are terminally ill, not just for the wealthy, but for everyone.

[-] RadicalEagle@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

hugs

You're a big guy.

But yeah I totally agree. I still feel mortal fear in my daily life, especially in dangerous scenarios.

But isn't that what the ultimate high would feel like? In order to look forward to dying you have to be able to look forward to limit experiences and bad trips, which is insane.

I just hope that if I die in a violent accident I'm listening to "Last Surprise" from the Persona 5 soundtrack because I would really appreciate that.

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