I think death is beautiful.

[Doubting Thomas]

I couldn't answer the poll because while I'm not afraid of death, I don't feel that it's really beautiful either. I'm not afraid of death because I believe that death will be just like before we were born, that is, nonexistence. I'm not afraid of death but I don't want it to happen any sooner than it needs to, either. But when it happens, it's going to happen. I just try to enjoy life in the mean time.

[ChildOfReason]

I should have selected both options on the poll. I both fear death and think it is a beautiful. When I became atheist, I began to appreciate life more, as I realized that my very existence would eventually disappear. Not only this but I began to appreciate the lives of others, as I know that their time is just as limited as mine.
Atheist philosophies about the value of life have helped me through my minor teen depression. Before I adopted such atheistical views, I would bawl myself to sleep at night, unable to get my mind off of suicide.
I have realized that though life is finite and death is infinite, the value of life still outweighs that of death.

[Owlix]

I'm not afraid of death.

I just really prefer that my own death isn't agonizing.

[bennyboy]

Insert pointless metaphor here _______________.

Until you actually die, death is just an idea. You can choose an idea that comforts you, or one that makes you shit your pants. You can see it as the loss of everything you worked for, or as a final reprieve from all the things that have caused you to suffer.

But to welcome death is to give up on the hope of future curiosities in this life we have now. Yes, today is a boring day spent trolling internet forums. But tomorrow, I could meet a fantasic girl. Or someone might spike my coffee and I'll spend the day walking on clouds. Or I could have a lucid dream, wake up, and write the best song I've ever written. Or I could happen by a house fire, save a baby, and get free donuts for life. Who knows?

I don't really give a shit about death as an idea-- but I can say that anyone who thinks it's fine to let go of life should probably quit their job, or leave their family, and go out and actually live first. Heaven or not, whatever happens can wait while I continue to explore the world in search of adventure.

[Doubting Thomas]

One day I remarked to my father-in-law that I was tired and wished I could have spent a few more hours in bed that morning. He said, "People die in bed."
I replied, "They also die from getting hit by a truck, but I know which way I would rather go."

Actually, the way I want to die is being shot by a jealous husband while climbing out a bedroom window at age 90.

[snowtracks]

the bravado attitude concerning death is admirable in the context of 'taking-it-like-a-man', but is misplaced if upon the moment of death the 'unpardonable sin' (only committed once and is only at that moment) has been committed by the individual.

[Jackalope]

the bravado attitude concerning death is admirable in the context of 'taking-it-like-a-man', but is misplaced if upon the moment of death the 'unpardonable sin' (only committed once and is only at that moment) has been committed by the individual.

Cool story, bro.

[The Reality Salesman01]

I don't fear losing my life.

What pains me is the impact my absence will have on my son. I haven't got to share all the things I hope to share with him.

There's nothing scary about a nights sleep, absent of dreams, but it's better to know you can still dream than to accept that you've had your last one.

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I'm not afraid of death.

I just really prefer that my own death isn't agonizing.

I can think of a few other caveats, but nonetheless, I share your sentiment.

[Cinjin]

the bravado attitude concerning death is admirable in the context of 'taking-it-like-a-man', but is misplaced if upon the moment of death the 'unpardonable sin' (only committed once and is only at that moment) has been committed by the individual.

You wanna just come on out and say what you mean there big fella. (as if we can't see your thinly veiled threat)

[max-greece]

Not scared of my own death - but I'm in no rush to get there. Be nice if it could be painless.

Much more scared of the death of loved ones around me.

There wasn't an option for the above in the poll.