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In the Book of [[Revelation]], [[Jesus Christ]] told the [[Laodicean Church|Church of Laodicea]] that He would spit lukewarm members of the church out of this mouth and that they needed to repent and become fervent/hot Christians (Revelation 3:15–16). Lukewarm believers in God are thought to have the fear of [[hell]], but not the inward assurance of going to heaven.<ref>[http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/050628_deathfearfrm.htm Fear of death: worst if you’re a little religious?], World of Science]</ref>

In the Book of [[Revelation]], [[Jesus Christ]] told the [[Laodicean Church|Church of Laodicea]] that He would spit lukewarm members of the church out of this mouth and that they needed to repent and become fervent/hot Christians (Revelation 3:15–16). Lukewarm believers in God are thought to have the fear of [[hell]], but not the inward assurance of going to heaven.<ref>[http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/050628_deathfearfrm.htm Fear of death: worst if you’re a little religious?], World of Science]</ref>

== Irreligion's effect on death anxiety ==

=== Irreligion's effect on death anxiety ===

The Bible teaches that there is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end leads to death. Furthermore, the Bible teaches to lean not on your understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge Him. Also, Scripture teaches that The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The psalmist [[David]] declared: "The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good." — [[Psalms]] 14:1 ([[King James Bible|KJV]])  See: [[Atheism and arrogance]] and [[Atheism and morality]] and [[Atheism and moral intelligence]]

The Bible teaches that there is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end leads to death. Furthermore, the Bible teaches to lean not on your understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge Him. Also, Scripture teaches that The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The psalmist [[David]] declared: "The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good." — [[Psalms]] 14:1 ([[King James Bible|KJV]])  See: [[Atheism and arrogance]] and [[Atheism and morality]] and [[Atheism and moral intelligence]]

According to the researchers Wink and Scott, the irreligious fear death more than the very religious, but fear it less than the lukewarm/moderately religious. Atheists lack the God given courage of Christians with a strong faith, but many are too arrogant to have enough sense to fear hell. See: [[Atheism and arrogance]]

According to the researchers Wink and Scott, the irreligious fear death more than the very religious, but fear it less than the lukewarm/moderately religious. Atheists lack the God given courage of Christians with a strong faith, but many are too arrogant to have enough sense to fear hell. See: [[Atheism and arrogance]]

Bible believing Christians with a strong faith in God are more courageous than wicked unbelievers (Proverbs 28:1).  

Bible believing Christians with a strong faith in God are more courageous than wicked unbelievers (Proverbs 28:1).