Are you afraid of death?

[Aurora63]

Morbid, huh? Actually, some of the ladies and I at work were talking about this last night. It was a fairly interesying conversation.

I fall into the not afraid of death but preferr to go peacefully category.

 

[DSNY FN]

No not at all I look at it this way when I do die I have no more worries or cares and free of burdens.

 

[sorcerormickey]

Totally terrified! It scares me to no end that it is something you cannot do anything about. The thought that I would not be here one day is so scary.

 

[Stepharoonie!]

Yes, I am.

 

[chell]

It is the actual process of it that scares me. I just do not want to be in pain. But I welcome what comes after.

 

[Robinrs]

No, not at all. I only fear the ones I love dying and me being left here...

I actually look forward to it. I only want to make sure that my son is old enough first.

This is why I don't fear terrorism. Whatever happens happens.

 

[WDWLVR]

Not afraid of death because I know it will lead me to a better place. I am, however, of how and when I will die.

 

[DukeStreetKing]

Not afraid, just not ready yet.

I want to die at the age of 95 at the hands of a jealous husband.

 

[Talking Hands]

I have no fear of death. When God decides it is time it will happen. My purpose on earth whatever it is will be over and I will gladly go to be with my Lord.

 

[jimmalru80]

Agree with DukeStreetKing.

 

[C.Ann]

Only if it's a long, slow, painful death.. Otherwise:

"Don't mourn for me now,

Don't mourn for me never....

I'm going to do nothing...

Forever and ever.................................."

 

[Growin'upDisney]

I am horribly terrified by it. I often lie in bed awake at night worried about and and almost coming to tears realizing I won't be here someday. Bedtime tends to be the worst. I guess if I had assurances that I would still be "me" in an afterlife then I might not be so afraid, but the thought of just not being here one day makes me physically ill. Even typing this right now makes me scared. I think my fear tends to stem from the fact I have not had much religion in my life and

I try to enjoy every moment of what I have now to ensure that I have had a full life but I just can't stand the thought of not being "here".

 

[hyzdufan]

I just have this feeling it'll be like going to sleep, and then you never wake up. Who knows what's waiting for us. But if it's nothing...then we're gone forever, and we never wake up.

 

[swea_pea1]

Couldn't really answer this poll....

I'm not scared of death per se, but I am scared and worried for my kids. I don't want them to be without mommy.

 

[4nana]

Who knows until they are actually faced with it???

I have faith I will be able to handle it when the time comes. I have tried to live a descent life and am not afraid, as I believe in a glorious life with God thereafter. What I dread is, if my DH and family have to watch me suffer and dwindle away. I've been there, done that and it is heartbreaking!

I truly admire those with illnesses who know there may not be much hope and face each day with positive outlook and faith ^i^.

~ Sandie

 

[longtimeteacher]

no! I know I will be with my Lord and Savior!

 

[jimmiej]

Originally posted by chell
It is the actual process of it that scares me. I just do not want to be in pain. But I welcome what comes after.

I feel pretty much the same way. However, as the Bible says, "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!" I can't wait to see Jesus!

 

[newholiday]

ready to see my Dad
will NEVER be ready to leave my son

 

[DopeyRN]

I am more afraid of leaving my family and how they will be. I really do believe I am going to something wonderful when I leave here. But since having a burn patient in nursing school, I truly fear being burned.

 

[SilverLily]

I fear death because I am NOT looking forward to leaving this life. There is nothing beyond this life that gets me excited enought to want to die. I don't really believe in an afterlife, and even if I did, the ones that most people believe in sounds pretty boring. Life forever worshipping someone doesn't sound so great. I just can't buy into the "I can't wait to be with Jesus" mentality.