Makow-- Do Not Fear Death
June 5, 2026


We measure everything in terms of the material dimension. But the material dimension holds us back. The ape's obsession with money, sex, power and creature comforts enchains the soul.
If we went to a popular restaurant, we wouldn't dream of keeping our table forever. We would enjoy our dinner and leave. This way someone else can also enjoy a meal. The same applies to life. We take up space. We take up jobs, houses, food. We take up psychological space too. We demand respect, attention, love.
We must vacate so new souls in new bodies can manifest themselves. This is how life renews itself. We need to identify with the process rather than our personal existence. (These souls may be in our children.)
Imagine if no one aged and died! We'd be rubbing shoulders with Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, Robespierre, Hitler and Hugh Hefner forever! We'd have to listen to Sonny and Cher, and Madonna forever. Nixon and LBJ would keep running for President.
Aging and death don't discriminate. No matter how rich or poor, smart or stupid, famous or obscure, good or evil, we all age at the same rate! We all die. It's true some live longer, but in the end, we all die.
This is particularly gratifying when I think of the Illuminati. They cannot save themselves. These bums are going to die, and no matter how wonderful the media says they were, we'll be cheering. Their deaths will be a blessing. You know whom I am thinking of.
Death is nature's way of cleansing mankind and making a fresh start.
(left, Claus Von Stauffenberg placed bomb in conference bunker.)

Death makes cowards of us all. For example, many intelligent Germans recognized that Hitler would bring Germany to ruin and kill millions, yet not one was willing to sacrifice his own life to dispatch the miscreant with a bullet. So when the bomb failed to do the job, hundreds of good men died on meat hooks.
If we realized that we're going to die anyway, perhaps we wouldn't cling to life. We might show more courage. The man who dispatched Hitler would have achieved immortality.
Finally, everyone has a mission. I am doing what I was destined to do: Write the truth.
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Please read Tony B's comment below on a miracle that both saved and transformed his life.
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Comments for "Makow-- Do Not Fear Death"
Rudy said (September 19, 2021):
Hebrews chapter 2 Jesus conquers death fir us. King James Version
14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
David C said (April 25, 2021):
I never believed in the Holy Bible previously, but many righteous researchers have convinced me biblical truths are real, especially the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Until a few years ago I dismissed the Bible as absurd, and nonsensical, but now I believe it's our owners manual for life on earth. Clearly we are near the end of time, and unlike you, Henry, I don't believe humanity has a chance of defeating satan, who has total control of the world, including most people's minds. Therefore, things are going to continue getting worse, as we near the climax of the end times. I believe there is only one way to be saved, and hope other readers here who aren't believers already research it further, because there is extensive archeological proof of biblical stories. The "Amazing Discoveries" channel removed my lingering doubts, and it might help others understand the meanings of biblical books.
James C said (April 24, 2021):
After he had seen and done everything that is humanly possible, the wisest man who ever lived came to this conclusion, and I thoroughly agree with him: "Therefore I praised the dead who were already dead, more than the living who are still alive. Yet, better than both is he who has never existed. Who has never seen the evil work that is done under the sun" (Ecclesiastes 4:2-3). As David Bowie once said: "It's the terror of knowing what this world is about." This world is a prison inhabited and ruled by diabolical bastards. And we are at their mercy, but they have none.
Jorg said (April 24, 2021):
I had a near death experience when I escaped a horrible accident with my motorcycle by sheer "luck". Very thankful for that experience because it freed me of any fear of death after. Yes, we all carry an immortal divine spark that is fleshed out again and again until we have learned enough and don't need more lessons as physical beings. I'm your age BTW, 71 and never felt better.
Gabriel said (December 31, 2019):
Very likely what caused your chest pain was the EKG. If I remember correctly you had the pain afterwards and not before that; if that is the case I bet that exam did it. It's just to much radiation, too shocking for our hearts. It should be used only as last resort if you really have a big problem, otherwise it should be avoided at all cost. In the future, push for an MRI if you have a problem; the magnetic resonance is a lot safer.
Richard said (December 31, 2019):
really enjoyed your “Do Not Fear Death†recent post.
You mentioned a profound truth I had not thought of before….
“If we realized that we're going to die anyway, perhaps we wouldn't cling to life. We might show more courage. The man who dispatched Hitler would have achieved immortality.â€
Had Claus Von Stauffenberg simply pulled out a luger and shot Hitler instead of trying to rely on a briefcase bomb – he would have succeeded in his assassination attempt. Of course he would have been caught as Hitler’s killer – but the result was the same – he was hung by piano wire for his efforts and Hitler lived on. Had he been bolder – he would have succeeded. Either way – his life was forfeit. Something to think about.
KB said (December 30, 2019):
AS a young man, growing old and dying didn’t enter my mind, I thought everything would continue on forever.
During middle age and after my parents died, I just assumed I’d somehow be different.
Now I’m 76 and healthy, with a wonderful wife and step family, however realities are starting to present themselves. My younger brother is the only link left to my childhood and the thought of him passing would leave me feeling disconnected from that era.
It is also dawning on me that all the ‘things’ I worked hard to acquire over my lifetime (motorcycles, tractors, chain saws and numerous tools) seem less important every year. I need to start getting rid of that shit.
Personal relationships and how I treat others are becoming more important to me every day. Maybe that is what I should have focused on all my life.


























G said (September 19, 2021):
Hi Henry. Thanks for the "Philosophy with a Personal Touch." That certainly was deep honesty, yet more matter-of-fact than raw. But that's you. For me, I'd add that I, especially after passing 70, have crying spells of sadness and fear concerning my own mortality. It's the proverbial, "Why does it have to end this way?" I tell my husband I don't want to be a chicken but want to be brave and dignified. Hope I have the stuff. Arthur once begged Merlin, "Please Merlin, don't let me die bewildered." I myself would plead, "Please God, don't let me die confused."
Well, I've relied on Christ to pull me through whatever so far, so I guess I'll rest in that same reliance. Dying, I don't like it, Henry. I don't like it one bit. Being separated from my husband is like the ocean being separated from the shore. I can't imagine it. So my soul has no choice left but to worry or trust. On good days I trust.
Damn, is there anything more humbling than knowing none has a choice in the matter? And maybe that's the point: to be made humble. Well, humility is not necessarily weakness and as my mom used to say with aches that won't go away, "Learn to live with it."
Frikkin' learning, that's another thing that never goes away. No rest for the extant. One thing I know for sure... I'm alive today; I'll just have to find something to make it a good day.