"Everyone fears death, atheists and nonbelievers in reincarnation included."

I don't, LH.

I do think that a fear of death often drives people to need to find something after it to believe in.

I also think that the idea of death being the end is too much for a species who has the capacity to remember. The need to feel that something or someone will be left to carry on one's name, or some kind of manisfestation of one's spirit seems of tremendous importance.

If one lets go of fear, then it's easier to live in the present, and the very thought that there may very well be nothing after this life is a great inducement to live fully, love completely, and never assume we'll have a second chance..xx..e