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Originally Posted by girlgun
very interesting thoughts, but what about those that have fear when they die? not because they've lead a wicked life, but just because they're afraid as they feel life slipping away. does that mean their final thoughts commit them to everlasting fear? that would nearly constitute as hell.
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That it would. as the mystics and priests say, one has to be ready at all times to face their "creator" and that includes facing the fear as you die. that is why such pre-death rituals as the Catholic Last Rites are so important, to help those about to die with calming their thoughts and accepting their "fate"
someone who believes in their faith would not be so afraid as someone who half-assedly believes in their faith, you know?
it is all strange. I have thought about this over the last 20 years or so.