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Why is death considered taboo in Christianity?

Synthesized from Source definition

"To deny life is to deny death; they are two sides of the same coin, and only by embracing the joy of existence can we truly accept the inevitability of our passage."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, death is taboo in Christianity because the tradition denies life itself; life and death are inseparable like two sides of one coin. By rejecting life’s joy, body, and celebration, Christianity also rejects death, turning both into taboos. Accepting life naturally brings acceptance of death as a passage in an eternal journey.
If you say no to life, you end up scared of death; welcome life, and death feels like part of the same trip.
Why this matters practically
- Embrace daily joys to soften fear of death.
- Speak openly about mortality to live and plan more consciously.
- Practice awareness and celebration to meet endings with peace.
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