Quote by Gene Robinson

One of the joys of being a Christian or being a person of faith is that you believe deep down that death isn't the worst thing, you know. Not living your life: that's the worst thing. And death is not, it's not all it's cracked up to be. It's not, it's not the end of the world.

One of the joys of being a Christian or being a person of fa

Summary

This quote reflects the perspective of a believer in Christianity or faith. It suggests that followers of these beliefs find solace in the conviction that death is not the most dreadful experience one may encounter. Instead, missing out on fully living their lives is considered far more unfortunate. The quote also asserts that death does not hold the catastrophic significance it is often attributed with; it is not the ultimate demise of existence.

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Faith

By Gene Robinson

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