“The irony of man's condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awakens it, and so we must shrink from being fully alive.”  ― Ernest Becker, The Denial of Death Episode References: BBC News: New extremism definition unveiled by governmentHumanists UK: Extremists ‘negate the fundamental rights and freedoms of others’ – humanists analyse new definition‘Resisting extremism means defending a tolerant society’, Andrew CopsonAtheist Bus CampaignRadio 5: Elis James and John Robins ShowAbout Valerie Jack; Living with Life without GodAmazonGoodReadsAbeBooksTwitter @ValerieJackInstagram/Facebook: @valeriejackwritesValerie's References: How religious and spiritual beliefs explain prolonged grief disorder symptoms, Kim M. Christian, Samar M. Aoun & Lauren J. BreenThe Denial of Death, Ernest BeckerWhy Death is Nothing to Fear: Lucretius and Epicureanism, Jack Maden, PhilosophyBreakSnoopy Cartoon on DeathLa Fauxmagerie“One day we will die, but on all the other days we will not.” ― Snoopy Support us on Patreon Click here to submit questions, nominate guest & topics or sponsor the show. Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod X (Twitter) YouTube Instagram TikTok Follow Central London Humanists @LondonHumanists Centrallondonhumanists.org.uk Meetup Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube CLH are an official partner group of Humanists UK and an associate member of Humanists International