I would address the situation as was appropriate based upon the context. I would not rely upon a static set of words or dogma suitable for any occasion.
In the mind of the Godless we all turn back to dust and none of this makes a difference anyway.
I'm sorry that you are unable to find meaning in your life independent of a super-authority figure. Please don't presume that the rest of us suffer this shortcoming.
This logic cannot be refuted by bringing up family, friends, ect. They are not always around. Abbie Hoffman and Kurt Cobain's actions made sense if you see the world the way they saw it. I wish I could have told them they were not alone. Only with God is life sacred.
What makes you think I view life in any way remotely similar to Kurt Cobain or Abbie Hoffman? Do you view life the same as David Koresh or Joseph Smith Jr.? I'm sure you believe you hold the magic words and can summon the spirits to do your bidding, but it is more than a tad bit egotistical to think that your testimony would have effected those folks lives any more than the testimony of others who did share moments of their life.
I believe every one has a God. When Stalin died thousands commited suicide because their god was dead. The same thing happened when Hitler died. As for Koresh, Jim Jones, and other cult leaders they also saw themselves as God with disastrous results. Jeffersons god was himself and his "reason". He made a poor president because of his self worship.
Others worship themselves, alchohol, money, ect. but in the end only a faith built on a higher law foundation can survive the difficult times.
I will pray for you JR. Don't let your vast intellect obstruct your common sense.