Wes said:
Death being the end is only depressing if you did not live a fulfilled life. What is wrong with death if you obtain satisfaction within life? I can think of nothing wrong with that. Furthermore, atheism does not automatically mean they disbelieve in life after death. Most atheists do not believe in life after death, but some believe in reincarnation or becoming one with the universe or earth, or similar concepts.
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I agree, save the very first part. I think it's something to address, in the view that you really only live this one life, whether or not a person is satisfied with the mere notion that their life will end. Certainly it's possible a person can be satisfied with their life and simply 'accept' their inevitable death eternal but I think if one considers or rather, imagines, the possibility of continuing a good life, a happy life, more 'fulfillment', the inescapable awareness of the end, negating this possibility, would be extremely depressing. But hey, if you resign yourself to it and ignore such wishes and hopes, no emotional problem.
And of course it's a total emotional point. Certain doesn't mean anything other than that.
Okami
To lavish praise upon this title, the assumption of a common plateau between player and game must be made. I won't open my unworthy mouth.
