by Matthew Chapman on Huffington Post
Posted August 8, 2007 | 01:13 PM (EST)
Pat Tillman, an extraordinarily square-jawed football player who gave up a lucrative professional life to go and fight for his country, was at first hailed as a hero by a military eager for good publicity. When it was discovered Tillman died as a result of "friendly fire" -- he was shot at close range in the forehead, which seems a little too friendly -- his family pressed hard for a more thorough investigation.
Lt. Colonel Ralph Kauzlarich, an officer with responsibilities for Tillman's unit, complained that his relatives were being so insistent because, like Pat, they were atheists. They could not come to terms with his death. From their perspective, after all, Pat was merely "wormdirt". In other words, if they believed in God and an afterlife they would be more compliant.
An interesting point.
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2 comments:
Indeed. Death is much harder on Atheists, because we know there's no "happy ever after."
Fear of death is fear of death whatever you believe. Perhaps it's easier on those who imagine the real thing doesn't get started until after you pass through this veil of tears. For myself, I like to think this is more than just a test.
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