"Death is sad but not bad. However, in American culture we go to great lengths to avoid the reality of death from guns to cars to cosmetics to plastic surgery. In life in Christ I have experienced the reality of life that transcends and transforms death. I know there are other traditions that share that too. American culture makes death out to be bad, fearful, a demonic power. It is in truth part of the journey with God. May the peace of God be with you all." - Hobart Rhodeheaver