Do ego and fear protect us from death?
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We have immortality of a kind when we live in memory and because of work that we leave behind such as writing and art and scientific achievement. Our children carry our genes and model our attitudes and beliefs.  I am sorry to say that I don't understand how to specifically answer your question.  Ego helps us to achieve great things. (So, yes, in the way I stated above.)\nI don't see how fear can be of benefit. I could be missing your point. Language is imperfect. I do hope I helped a little.
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It is just not possible... moreover after understanding the meaning of   death... the query would itself subside.\n\n\nDeath has always been the most dreaded factor of life for any living being. It is not only the humans who are afraid of death... animals and other forms of life also feel the same!\n\nWhat makes death the most fearful of all attributes of God? There is none who can defy death. It is only after gaining self realization and enlightenment that one becomes immortal. It is this stage when the fear of death vanishes for ever. Every God realized Master and an enlightened individual finally overcomes death.\n\nWhat is to death that is feared about most? Death announces the end of the physical manifested journey on Mother Earth. Whatever be the achievements of an individual in any phase of life... be it the form of an insect, animal or the human being himself... all seems to have gone wasted!\n\n\nAfter the death of the body... none remembers what the next manifestation would be! For the present being all is lost after the death of the body. The entity for which it lived all through in the present life seems to be lost forever the moment the death of the body occurs.\n\nThe achievements in the present life... do they carry no value. Why does not God Almighty show mercy on human beings and increase their life span proportionate to their achievements in the physical manifested life.\n\nIt is a remote possibility that such an arrangement may have worked. Probably God Almighty did not have able advisers. People of the level of Edison and Einstein may have continued living for thousands of years. In doing so they would have immensely benefited the mankind and for God there was nothing to lose. But so was not destined by God. Why?\n\n\nWhy is it so that death makes an uninteresting subject! We may have labored for a full 30~35 years... the primetime of our life having spent in creating an enormous wealth. But when comes the time for death of the body... All shall be left behind. Why?\n\nIn the system of God... nothing seems to be disordered or incomplete. Stephen Hawking in his book "a Brief History of Time" has advocated that the system of God is disordered at some stage. He is absolutely in the wrong. He is trying to place his judgments based on science. There are many factors in the field of spirituality which are purely based upon faith.\n\nThe conclusions of Stephen Hawking were wrong for the complete cosmic system is without a parallel. It has no flaws... such a phenomenon can never be! Everything in the whole of Cosmos is governed by laws which are a creation of the Creator himself.\n\n\nIf death was designed by God as it stands today... then how can it be that the achievements of an individual in a particular life remained unpaid? The balance of the whole of Cosmos would get disturbed on this account. The law of karma was primarily created by God to maintain this aspect of life.\n\nIt is the doctrine of karma which makes the achievements of one life carried forward to the next manifestation. It is through the chromosomes that whatever has been achieved by one in the present life shall get automatically transferred to next life.\n\nTalking of death, near death experiences, sudden death and subjects like life and death... science has a very limited role to play for it is only the parameter of faith which shall lay bare the doors of wisdom for us. Never as a scientist can one enter the domain of God.\n\n\nEinstein in his fag end of life when he was nearing death realized the importance of having faith in the system of God. It was too late by then. He regretted not having indulged into reading Bhagvad Gita... the foremost of all sacred Scriptures existing on Mother Earth. He realized his folly that standing on the platform of science... talking of spirituality carried no sense.\n\nStanding on the 30th floor of Empire State building one cannot have a glimpse of the entire New York as it would appear if one was s
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We already know the answer to that... for the same reason everyone fears death.  No one (no matter how much they holler otherwise) KNOWS there is an afterlife.  Beliefs just aren't that comforting when the end is near.
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The only reason that we are afraid to die is that we really do not know what is going to happen after we are dead so we are afraid to die . although there is a lot of information given to us by our religious leaders but how do we know that they are telling truth or not so we are just assuming that this will happen. there is no scientific facts about the time after death occurs so we (humans) areafraid. so when you say you donot want to live but keep on living is that because we are afraid of the realities of the life. KEEP LIVING ON AND ENJOY WHATEVER LITTLE YOU HAVE.
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I completely agree with your statement. Fear of death is nothing new in society so what better way to control the masses and tell them after death there is a life....people die its a fact of nature. Im just waiting to be turned into plant food!
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to stay in gods love and to love others .. know that hes eternal never ending... to love god with all your heart...i have never heard of saving with fear... but god states to fear not for i am with you... and the only thing we have to fear is fear its-self... we are here on this earth to make a difference in peoples lives by showing that lives through us... to love someone even if they hate you... but as Christians we aren't supposed to hate one another... we are supposed to love one another...
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Well, NORMAL, if you're simply afraid to die by the hand of someone else.  Although, I wouldn't think that this sort of thing would be prevalent in day to day life.  If it's somebody in particular, then I'd have to say guilty conscience, maybe?  Is it just in general?  You may have some paranoia or anxiety issues.  If you serious think someone (or everyone) is out to get you, then yes, that's paranoia.
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Yes I do fear death, even though I believe in Heaven, I still am afraid of leaving Earth. (I like it here!)
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First of all I know this sounds crazy but be grateful that your fear is so close to the surface -- most people have just as much fear as you do but keep it totally locked up in their subconscious minds. Your fear -- which could also be called your 'ego' --  is actually conscious in you and that is a BIG sign that you're closer than you think to being completely liberated from it. Once your fears are conscious then they can be consciously 'unraveled' and 'die' (egodeath) ---- so that only what is TRUE in you is left. \n\nI was exactly like you. My fear was so intense that I had no peace whatsoever...and being a new mother this was just horrible for me. On top of my debilitating fear was a secondary one: that my fear was causing my daughter damage. I have been blessed beyond belief; I've recieved the healing power of divine grace and have been completely liberated from all my unnecessary psychological fears. All the Joy and Peace that I've always longed for is my constant default position now. I am so truly free!! And you can be too -- the fact that you are consciously aware of your fears is such a strong start. \n\nAll that is needed from you is your conscious intention and complete willingness to let go and surrender. Fear dissolves in the Light of awareness. It will literally unravel from your psyche and leave you completely centered in Peace and Love and Joy. This is what Enlightenment is. The human psyche detached from psychological fear and reattached to SOURCE is ENLIGHTENMENT. \n\nMy unraveling has led me to Christ within, but with a whole new understanding of what it really means to embody Christ. It means that we are one with our Source instead of being one with our fears (ego). You unhook from one, and are replugged into Truth within your heart. \n\nGo within your heart and ask Divine, by whatever name you prefer, to shine Light onto your fears -- all the way into the deepest corners of your being. If you ask  -- trust me your request will be answered. Peace is our true state of being and all the angels of the kosmos will be singing in joy for your liberation. \n\nThe fear ego is completely worthless, and you are right on the verge of making this discovery for yourself. Your suffering will only continue to grow until you release all fears to Source and BE the Light that you were born to be. \n\nFear only has power over you when you agree to it by having faith in it -- instead of having faith in the LOVE that is your true nature. \n\nFeel free to email me if you'd like: tasagreen@yahoo.com\n\nBlessings of Light your Way!! :-)  (my sisters name is Paula btw :-))
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Except for a few lunatics, every one with the capacity to think knows that they will die eventually. For the most part people don't want to die now.\n\nThere are a lot of fears associated with death, starting with the fear that something terrible will happen and it will be painful, or that there will be a slow decline and you'll spend 10 years in a nursing home not knowing who you are.\n\nSo, not too many people are jumping up to volunteer.
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"DEFEAT THE FEAR OF DEATH , AND WELCOME THE DEATH OF FEAR"
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I am 62, and the thought of dying doesn't scare me.  That only gives me 8 more years to do what I want to do..  One needs to have their ticket ready and their bags packed if it doesn't happen fine, and if it does fine also.  I have Jesus Christ life insurance.  I forgot the second part, about heaven.  I will be back first off for the millenium reign of Christ, and then for the new heaven and earth.  So I won't just stay in heaven.
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I think that is according to the Aztec calendar. I used to be scared of this but now I'm not. I think the reason I'm not scared anymore is because I know there is something after this for me. The fear of being killed or hurt doesn't scare me anymore because it would be fleeting, so quick. Think of how fast your life has been so far. Can you really remember the exact feeling of any pain you suffered in any injury you might have had in the past? I have had two children and I don't remember the pain like it was then. I know you are probably afraid but try and think of what your next adventure will be and how exciting it will be for you after this plane. Kind of like going on a vacation.
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I was a Christian for many years. I feared many things... death, evil, Hell, God, "backsliding".... all sorts of things.\n\nI am now an atheist and do not believe in ANYTHING supernatural, so by default Hell, gods, demons, etc. hold zero fear for me. Also, I do not think it will be any different for me after I die than it was for me all those years before I was born, and while I do try to avoid death, I do not fear it. I accept it as part of life. If you listen to what Christians pray for, it's pretty obvious they fear a lot more than the wrath of their own god.\n\nAlso, I no longer have Satan or God to blame for my actions in any way. Taking full responsibility for what you do brings self-confidence, and self-confidence is a great way to get rid of fear. When you think you can pray and some powerful buddy will bail you out of trouble, you aren't showing much self-reliance. Not feeling like you can do anything on your own against ultra-powerful entities should make it obvious to the Christians themselves that they naturally have more fear than atheists.\n\nI know many  Christians who use the argument that if I am wrong and there is a god, I will go to Hell. So if they use fear to recruit new Christians and keep them, doesn't it stand to reason they would have more fear?\n\nAdded after reading other responses: Almost every answer from Christians so far shows a fear I overcame... the fear of not being Christian! LOL!
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Physically i don't think you can avoid pain with being too cautious or in the end you will be a phobic who can't do anything without being scared. But socially if you are too careful you will miss out on some of the best things simply because of playing it safe which will ultimately bring you pain in the end.
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thanatophobia- fear of dying
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My fear?  Not finding "the one".  We can fear dying, flying, spiders, devils, ghosts etc.\nBut being alone....... that's scary!\nThere is nothing more pleasing to our state of mind then to know that we're not alone.\nJust knowing that someone, somewhere, needs you...... it's the most beautiful, comforting experience you can every have.