[M.D. Holloway]

Originally Posted by Dottore

Yes.

Strange you should mention this, but I have personally observed a similar phenomenon in the deaths of various friends and relatives. The ones with the really deep faith fell apart at the end—while the ones without faith were relatively sanguine.

My experience is anecdotal—and I wasn't aware of the studies—but it has always puzzled me.

I have seen that as well. I guess those that have a deep religious bend tend to be like that because of some serious insecurity. That ones that don't work that way seem to have made peace a long time ago and accept what awaits.