Life Without a Net
Morality, meaning, and happiness without the crutch of religion
fear of death
The Promise of an Afterlife — Comforting?
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the afterlife. Two questions have been at the forefront of my mind, and I think I can address them both with an observation that just hit me a few minutes ago. Here are the questions: 1) Does belief in an afterlife provide a measure of comfort to … Continue reading
Maybe Religion Isn’t Such a Comfort After ALL
Religion helps people cope with death, right? There’s some evidence to the contrary… LINK March 17, 2009 — Terminally ill cancer patients who relied on their religious faith to help them cope with their disease were more likely to receive aggressive medical care during their last week of life, a study shows. Patients who engaged in what … Continue reading
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