*trigger warning* What if atheism's not all it seems?

[Amarok]

Yup we all die . Why should that bother anyone? Why focus on death rather then life ? Why should one wish to return ? for what ends? 

Usually, this is a two sided problem.
- On the one hand, the selfish "I want to live forever" that you mentioned.

- On the other hand, there's the "I don't want my loved ones to stop existing". And this is the most difficult to cope with, when one of them does die. It certainly feels good to think that they go to a better place and that we'll join with them when our time comes.

I do not think it is selfish  . I simply ask why would care to live forever ? As for the notion of rejoining people i loved . Why would said rejoining make it better? Never once have thought that reunion with people i have lost should be a thing i should particularly want . I loved them .I lost them . I have fond memories that will carry me through till death.

But can see your point how that might not be best for some