They say, lifelong atheist Philosopher, A.J. Ayer had converted to a Christian just before his imminent death. Could religion combat the fear of death? Could it be, in the end, what had been invented for? — Corvus
the living who invented the religion knowing that it is the most powerful tool to manipulate human fear, which is death, and preaching to the people, — Corvus
You make it sound like a screenplay being contrived for an umpteenth Spielberg/Hanks movie collaboration. — Tom Storm
My point is: you raised Ayer - that when dying some people turn to God. I was simply saying the opposite is also the case. — Tom Storm
He was NOT in the hospice or in death bed when that happened. — Corvus
Not sure how much time you've spent in palliative care. In most cases people are mentally robust and are still quite strong. Their death might be weeks or months away and sometimes they go home for a bit and return. Most of them are well able to make decisions. Some are in denial because the decline hasn't started. Some give up in depression. Some turn to God. Some drop God. — Tom Storm
Dying is the worst tragedy in human being. It is the saddest thing. — Corvus
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