It would seem Covid has elevated the fear of dying above the norms that this phobia already enjoys. Anyone in the counseling, therapy, ministry areas already realizes that the human fear of death is potent and is a driving force in many decisions people make as they go through life. Some more than others. Some much more than others.

The fear of death always percolates beneath the surface, haunting many, many people but Covid-19 has propelled the fear of death even further than normal in our society.
This fear spills out into everyday life and is now a common theme (more than previous) in many therapy sessions. It isn't and shouldn't be ignored.
As a wealthy culture, we don't visit the subject of death as often anymore, so suddenly - for many people - they are coming face to face with life and death - some front and center.

All of us should aim to help those who struggle with this centrality of human existence, and right now a vaccine is certainly an aid mentally, not just physically.
A person finds hope in their answer of being vaccinated and that's understandable, even as facts are still being discovered.
It's where our nation, and our world is currently.

The good news may be that a reality check oftentimes spurs the apathetic to live fuller lives! Many times the terminal cancer patient is the one smiling as those around them are doom and gloom! Why is that? Because they realize life isn't all about the stuff we make it about everyday and they are determined to throw the ilk over the side, even if for a short while and smell deep of the blessings of life they do have.... a bit more time.... rather than stress and fear of what they don't have.... a guaranteed tomorrow.

God will bring us to our knees oftentimes to open our eyes, but mostly our hearts.

May God Bless us all as we aim to help those around us.
Blessings,
Mark

Very well said!!!!

God Bless.

B

I don't believe it's death that scares me but not being there to provide and take care of my family any longer. After all what's Scarry about heaven? My only fears are my family's well being.

I don't want to die in a knife fight, other than that, I don't have much fear of it. I ponder chest pains more than I used to.

I don’t want to die painfully. Other than that the only thing that comes to mind when I think of dying is the pain my wife and kids and others who love me would feel if I died.

My wife was that way the day she tested positive. She couldn’t understand my lack of sympathy. I told her I seriously doubt either of us are in that 3% range, and if I am then they would be well taken care of. Between life insurance, SS, and retirement, I’m worth more dead than alive, lol.

God will take care of your family if you die. I lost my dad when I was 9. My mom raised 5 kids 4-19 years old with God providing.

Great post Mark right on 100%.

We don't know when God steps in with angelic help but as it was for Daniel and for Christ in Mark 1:13, it happens and it's a blessed assistance each and every time it happens.
Many have powerful testimonies on how they were guided and helped by angelic nobles.

Blessings,
Mark

Most people are afraid of living.

I believe that the Virus is and only has been used as a ploy to control us, through the manipulation of fear of it through the descriptions given us by those who are using it, in it's lethality or death as you bring up.

If people are educated and have the strength to investigate things, they would become so much more at ease with many things in this world that are confusing when used against them for others gain, they would be prepared as you mention to be at ease with things they don't understand or can't comprehend prior to that new understanding.

Education is a strange thing though, because it has to be done with an open mind and not one lost to emotionalism or peer pressure, both of which are being used for nefarious reasons with this virus.

I don't fear death having been involved with it many times and know why it happens in most case's, its the leaving the others behind and not knowing how they will fare without my being with them, that bothers me.

I guess thats the egotiscal part of understanding things that make you comfortable in your being alive !

Here's a good book to read if your afeared of Death.

I am not afraid of dying. I know where I’m going and my great grandma is there waiting for me. But drowning, burning on a fire, and being stabbed to death scares the crap out os me!

I want to go the same way Mary went.

This^

Elijah got the curb side pick up we'd all marvel at

Enoch got the Star Trek transporter.

Mark, interested in your take on the book of Enoch. I've not read it and not sure if it's something I want to read.

I've not read it bleeohio, as we dive deep into canonical texts. Well, I should say I've not "read" it. I've read bits and pieces of Noah's grandfather's writings. I had to do a bit of exegesis on Ethiopian theology and I referenced it a couple times, but that's about all.

Some day perhaps?
Have you read it?

Blessings,
Mark

How was that? I haven't read it in the Bible