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Xev
Skeptic Friend
USA
329 Posts |
 Posted - 01/17/2002 : 12:07:58 [Permalink]
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As you wish: I'm not sorry.
But I will miss you, you sound like a wonderfull human and- one that it will be a pity to lose. I hope we have some interesting discussions, Dr.Shari.
One of the most sensible people I've known, and the first person to explain athiesm to me logically, died recently. I was not there but, he was dignified through his illness.
As an athiest, I've reconciled myself to the idea that there will be no afterlife, no heaven and no hell, but we are part of the cosmos, and the cosmos is eternal. That may be poor consolation for some, but it is enough for me.
As for my funeral, somone mentioned Vikings? I like the idea, but I'd hardly want the people attending to be busted by the DEA when they set the hashish laden boat ablaze. Just cremate me and sprinkle the ashes around the telescopes at Arecibio, or somwhere.
"If anyone can show me, and prove to me, that I am wrong in
thought or deed, I will gladly change. I seek the truth, which
never yet hurt anybody."- Marcus Aurelius |
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chee
New Member
USA
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Posted - 01/18/2002 : 12:18:17 [Permalink]
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In thinking about death and the experiences I've had related to it, I've come to believe that death, as others have said, is just a part of life. And you should live death as you live your life. Your own attitude toward what is coming will shape those of the people around you. The more you accept it, talk about it, plan for it, are comfortable with it, the more they will be too. It seems easier to deal with if you are forewarned.
We've had two sudden deaths in our family in the past two years. My brother and my sister's husband both were killed in vehicular accidents and were cremated. My brother was an organ donor, something I also encourage everyone to do. It's been a source of great comfort reading the letters we've received from some of the recipients.
I was fortunate, I think, to grow up in a family that managed to find humor in many things, including death. When I went by to visit my sister a few days after Ronn's funeral, we had a good laugh over the fact the funeral home had delivered him to her in two cardboard boxes. He was a rather large, heavyset guy, and apparenlty wouldn't fit in one. We also giggled over having to "rent" a casket for the viewing his family demanded (it wasn't what he wanted) and going to a place actually called "Caskets Galore" to buy an urn. Also, the fact she was given a permit to carry with her in case she wanted to travel with him anywhere made us chuckle.
Some people may think we're morbid or insensitive but I think it's healthy. Doesn't mean we didn't love him or miss him but mourning won't bring him back.
All any of us can do is enjoy living as long as possible. Delight in the days to come.
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Badger
Skeptic Friend
Canada
257 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2002 : 14:07:39 [Permalink]
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Russ, what the hell was that?
If you have proof, please supply, but I can't even imagine how you could prove it.
Just because we're hypnotized, that don't mean we can't dance. - Tonio K. |
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