No Fear of Death

Genesis 25:8 Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people. John 17:4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. When G-d's purpose in our life has been accomplished, we can face death with dignity. Dignity in death is something seriously lacking in our mainstream society. Perhaps if we truly believed the words of Paul, in that he'd rather be present with the Lord, we'd not go to excessive measures fearing death.