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Originally Posted by bm bradley
there is another factor to consider here with aging: as I age my perceptions change. I become more sensitive on several levels. one of these levels is spiritual, and in a few other areas as well. so to assume that the the elder open more in a 'spiritual' direction due to fear is a misconception that is cause by your 'youth' I hope that you live long enough to experience this awakening.  -bmb |
Quoting myself:
"... people tend to look for a higher power since they just can't imagine that death is the absolute end of their existence, in order for (most) people to keep good mental health they need some sort of hope....."
I'm sorry but... did I mention "Fear" there?, "Quick assumptions only denote a person's immaturity, even at an older age" (think about it)
People become religious/spiritual for many reasons but when they are starring at the face of death thoughts such as "is there anything after death" start to emerge; that's why they need some sort of hope to keep it all "glued together", if you consider this as "an awakening" stage so be it, it just shows you are religiously inclined, which is OK with me, and if you are 50+ it just confirms my point.
