> [!infobox] <s class="aside-in"><em>mentioned in 1 topic, 4 evergreens</em></s> #### [[A secure worldview is the best defense against existential dread]] [[Anxiety stems from a lack of confidence for the future]] and not knowing the answer to [[Is there life after death]] can be lead to lots of incurable [[anxiety]] also known as [[existential dread]]. This kind of dread has been key in human [[history]] and has likely lead to our penchant for [[religion]] because whether it be knowing that we will be worshipped by our descendants, reincarnated, or live eternally with or as a god, these all produce a sense of sureness for our future. Making this part of:: [[The materialistic view of religions examines why humans invented and clung to religion]]. - explains::[[Belief helps us push through hardship]] as hardship can often reduce us to dread unless we have strong ideals - works with:: [[Faith can be a useful tool for grounding yourself]] ### <hr class="footnote"/> **Status**:: #EVER/SEED *edited 7:35 AM - July 08, 2022* **Topics**:: [[existential dread]], [[anxiety]], [[worldview]]