Is Death a Bad Event or a Good Event?

Mike said:
I don't, normally, think about death, I know that
it is going to happen to each and every one of us
eventually, I always say, "I have one foot in the grave
and the other on a bar of soap", a bit flippant I know,
but, why worry about something that we have no
control over and cannot change.

My father was afraid of death and I couldn't help him,
other than sympathise, with him.

It is the system, we live, we die, we get a new mission
and a new body, it might not be a human body, or even
on this planet.

Instead of looking at death with great fear, look on death,
as the prize, the object that we are aiming for, we were sent
here for a reason, we know not what that reason is, but you
will find out eventually, if you have fulfilled it.

Mike.
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Elsie said:
I am blessed that my neurological disorder essential tremor (full body) does not cause me much physical pain, however the disabling effects E T has on every facet of daily activities can weaken one's resolve to battle on. One reason I've facetiously considered, as to why illnesses afflict us mostly as we grow old, is to help us happily, and in relief, accept our demise. No? :-D
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I also have tremors (due to Parkinson's) but they are minor compared to you. I am feeling "survivors guild" because I am so much better off than you or my fellow Parkinsonians I know. Although I welcome death I feel this newly found feeling of compassion for others is urging me to think more of others.

I admire your your resolve to
happily, and in relief, accept our demise!
 

jlhog said:
When it is time, It will happen. Me personally hope it happens fast, quick, and painless as possible. I do not want to lave my family with huge medical bills.
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Regarding medical or other debt... If you have no fungible assets creditors may have to write off your debt. One of the reasons why long time loving couples divorce and/or declare bankruptcy is to avoid obligating the surviving partner. Obviously individual situations differ and a financial planner should be consulted.
 
So many of the previous entries have covered if death is a good event or bad.

I believe the person who said about a pill, when pain is too much to deal with, was the best of all. It says what I believe as well.

It seems when death is at their door, no one wants to die. I witnessed this in nursing homes. I also learned this from watching family members pass on. Offering a solution (the death pill) to end it all, which the person has the right to decide, if they actually want to end it or struggle through more days of life’s pain.

However ever sad it is, for those pass suddenly and escape the agonizing pain, are fortunate. Once gone, they feel no pain. Only those who are left behind feel it.

I myself, do not want to die. At least not yet.
 
It depends. If you have been living with constant pain, whether mental or physical or are suffering with pain from cancer that is expected to worsen, then death becomes relief and peace. If you're in good health, full of life, perhaps have a loving family to support and especially if you're young...death would be a bad thing.
 
Teacher Terry said:
Some of my relatives lived too long with chronic pain and illness and were praying to die.
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I guess thats really a good answer. Just how much pain can you take. Some pass young in a flash of pain and gone.
Some pass at all ages suffering nothing but misery all their lives. Some are blessed with full lives, constant motion
and just fall asleep. I guess it's pure luck or genes that give us a chance at it. My thought is its a combination of
all, care, good diet, constant exercise of some type and pure luck.

Most likely the worst death comes to those who don't know who they are, where they are,
while gibberish is all they can say and live in constant fear, locked up. My neighbor was ambling up the middle
of the street, saw me in my garage and came over to me. She just stood there looking at me. I asked her if she
is lost. She utters, "Yes", I then ask her if she is looking for Bob, she says, "Yes". I say hold my arm and I will help
you find Bob. She utters, "yes", I start toward their place and Bob is Backing his truck out to search for her. I say,
"Bobs looking for you." She mutters nothing but gibberish for the next couple of minutes. He helps her into the truck,
thanking me.
Later that summer neighbors find her walking up the middle of the road. We all gather around. Call Bob
and once more he takes her home. She died that next January. Late 60's, They married all their young lives from college.
I'll never forget here answering me but then left the room. I suspect a simple question was all she could follow ?
Her mom passed somewhat the same way & a farmer all her life.

I suspect knowing isn't much good to us. Maybe a house of mirrors, you stand in front, say I die now and step thru quickly
to the other side is the way to end. If ya can't walk just go by power chair or gurney with wheels. Whatever, just choose a mirror.
Only needing to see is yourselves a nodding!

Good luck to all.
 
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There is no death .. the penalty for sins is death .. and Jesus died for our sins. If there was an easy door I'd go right now.
 
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Mitch86 said:
One question which affects every person is death and whether if it is a good or bad event? In my opinion it depends on whether we are young or old and whether we are healthy or very sick. Death occurs in EVERY human life at some point. If we are young and healthy, then death is a tragedy. However, if one is old and / or very sick, then death ends our suffering.
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I doubt it will be memorable .. my own that is .. at least by me.
 
Warrigal said:
How we see death varies according to the circumstances.

My husband died earlier this year and it was a kindness to him.
His older brother died many years ago from bowel cancer at the young age of 44. His death was tragic for his family but resulted in a new foundation being established dedicated to promoting screening tests for younger people. From tragedy good can emerge.
Sacrificial death is heroic, even saintly, but slaughter of the innocent is monstrous, whether in a war or a classroom.

In a way I look forward to my own demise. I am old but well and I have every reason to go on living but I know that one day I will cease to be. In whatever form death comes to me, like my mother before me, I will be ready and willing.
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Well I won't be celebrating when it happens for you, though I won't begrudge you getting your way in the matter either. You are much appreciated just the way you are here and now.
 
Mitch86 said:

Is Death a Bad Event or a Good Event?​

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At times of distress I consider it a good event. Fairly recently I was on a short flight and the turbulence was so tremendous that the plane was being tossed like a basketball bouncing on the rim of the hoop. Families were holding each other by the hand and there were some gasps from the women. For some months now I have been struggling with the break-up from my wife of 20 years. I closed my eyes on that plane and I thought, "Yes, let's get it over with."
 
Working in nursing homes since 1996, I've come to realize that death is certainly good for some people. I'm talking about sickly people who were not having what we would call "quality of life". There was a resident named Priscilla who passed away about 3 years ago. Every time she woke up, she would be in constant pain. She may have been on morphine, I don't know. But when she passed away, I was happy for her. She was no longer in pain.
 
There are many very bad felons being held in our prisons for many years. We should allow them to elect for doctor assisted suicide if they so wish. Their voluntary deaths would benefit our society and reduce the expense to keep them there for many years.
 
Warrigal said:
Me neither.
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Warrigal said:
Me neither.
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OregonGuy said:
I have run my race. I do not fear death.
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I do NOT fear death either. Why? Because when I take my last breath here on earth, I will be in the beautiful heaven and in the loving arms of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. There seems to be so many that fear death. Maybe, if those loving souls that fear death knew about the saving grace of Jesus Christ, then they would NOT fear death.
The requirements to go to heaven vary depending on your religion, but you must be a believer in God and in his son, Jesus Christ, and have accepted his death on the cross as your atonement. You must be baptized in water and have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal savior. You must confess your sins to God and receive forgiveness.
The only way to be certain you'll go to heaven when you die is by recognizing that you actually can't get there on your own. Nobody gets to heaven on their own. We all need help because none of us are perfect. Recognizing this is key, as humble recognition is what allows God to step in and save us.
Also, follow the commandments of God. Pray and read the bible. Be Kind and Compassionate to others.
 
I see it as a good event - the cross over and there they will all be to welcome me Ma and Pa and the rest
 

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