The torturous way theists must rationalize death.

[SCantiGOP]

1. I read Bertrand Russell in High School

I saw an interview with him shortly before his death in 1970.
He was asked what he would do, as a lifelong non-believer, if he found himself face to face with god at the moment of his death. His answer (paraphrased): “I would say ‘I used the mind you gave me to the best of my ability and was certain you didn’t exist, but I am sure glad I was wrong.’ And then I would hope the creator of the universe had a sense of humor.”

I repeated this to a particularly obnoxious theist once and was sternly told that “God does not appreciate humor.”

On edit:I do agree with your well-reasoned post. When asked if I don’t “fear” death, my answer is that I don’t relish it but it is no more to be feared than going to sleep. The only difference is the duration of unconsciousness and lack of awareness of one’s existence.