Most human beings fear death. We fear because we are ignorant of what lies beyond death. Therefore, there is a fear of the unknown. Coupled with the fear of the unknown, we fear the loss of all that is known to us. We fear the loss of our wealth, our property, and our possessions. We also fear the loss of all those who we love, our near and dear ones. Death by far is the greatest fear humanity faces. Why is it that we don’t fear a butterfly, but we fear a tiger? It is because we fear we will be killed. Another 4-legged animal becomes our dear pet dog. Why? Because it is not a threat to our lives.
The next biggest fear after death is the misery and suffering caused by pain. Haven’t we seen people shrieking even at the thought of going to a dentist? Susan reluctantly went to her dentist and he started examining her at close quarters. She was squirming in her chair and she was frightened at the outcome of the appointment. The dentist was used to dealing with patients with such a phobia. As the dentist inserted the dental equipment into her mouth, she started screaming and she wouldn’t stop. The dentist was irritated and told her, “I haven’t even started drilling your teeth. Why this screaming?” Pushing his hand away from her mouth, she said, “Doctor, but you are stepping on my foot!”
We all fear pain and the very thought of it can make us scream. We also fear danger. When we come face to face