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angus · 03-04-2009, 02:47 PM

I spent about 17 years in a fundamentalist Christian cult (Jehovah's Witnesses) and realized recently that my self-extrication from the cult seemed to be related to the long, messy-but-dignified death of my father from a stroke. And later, I realized that my initial attraction to Christianity was probably related to witnessing the death of a friend while still in Junior High. So death and religion have a relationship, a fact that's exploited by many religions. My thoughts on the matter are written up in an essay here:

Death & Religion

I try to point out that religion is not necessarily the best response to a loved one's death.

Please take a look and tell me what you think. I look forward to your thoughts on the matter.

cheers,
Angus

03-04-2009, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
angus Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 45	Death and Religion I spent about 17 years in a fundamentalist Christian cult (Jehovah's Witnesses) and realized recently that my self-extrication from the cult seemed to be related to the long, messy-but-dignified death of my father from a stroke. And later, I realized that my initial attraction to Christianity was probably related to witnessing the death of a friend while still in Junior High. So death and religion have a relationship, a fact that's exploited by many religions. My thoughts on the matter are written up in an essay here: Death & Religion I try to point out that religion is not necessarily the best response to a loved one's death. Please take a look and tell me what you think. I look forward to your thoughts on the matter. cheers, Angus