Thread: Why do we fear death?

Originally Posted by Shana

Even if we are given 1000 years to live happily and peacefully, we would till fear death!
Why is that? Even a great many men feared dying and every person fears it without a doubt!
What is the reason for fearing it when we have lived the life as our wishes?
I think what we fear is the feeling of unknown.
What is your opinion?

Researchers refer to the fear of death as “death anxiety.” In recent decades many books and scientific reports have been written on the topic. Still, most people prefer not to think about death. The reality of death, however, forces us to think about it sooner or late