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What does it mean?
Mental health struggles make heaven feel less important until death happens.
In plain terms
Depression made heaven seem fake until someone died.
What can you take from it?
Grief can change your perspective on belief.

Where it applies

  • grieving a loss
  • questioning faith

Putting it to work

  • processing grief
  • examining beliefs

Questions to consider

  • Has loss changed your beliefs?
  • Do you feel lost inside?

Another view

It assumes death validates faith for everyone.

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