[justshutupandtakeit]

Thank you for your kind words. I feel the same way about having my sons put in such a state because of me.

It is difficult for me to understand how those who claim to be Christians have such a fear of death. What could be more glorious than to experience the wonders of heaven which put to shame even the most extravagent pleasures of the material world?

[spectre]

"It is difficult for me to understand how those who claim to be Christians have such a fear of death. What could be more glorious than to experience the wonders of heaven which put to shame even the most extravagent pleasures of the material world?"

Amen!

[yellowdoghunter]

If death is wonderful, why do people fight like heck to stay alive? We are not afraid of death. As Christians, we know there is true life after death. Most on FR are just against starving someone to death for weeks.

I mean, should we all just stop eating today because death is so glorious? God will call you home when He is ready.

[jackibutterfly]

"It is difficult for me to understand how those who claim to be Christians have such a fear of death."

I don't think it's actually the death we fear, it's the WAY we die that is feared, kind of like starvation & hydration?

[billbears]

What could be more glorious than to experience the wonders of heaven which put to shame even the most extravagent pleasures of the material world?

Bump to that. I have never understood the arguments provided myself. As a Christian, I know where I'm going. I don't want family sitting around a bed watching me and I would never put them through that. You are not a heartless lover of death. But rather you loved your wife strongly enough to understand. My condolences to you and your family