Musings on Mortality: Maybe if we celebrated death we wouldn't fear it
Mexicans really know how to have a good time when it comes to death. Their Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2, is a time to party and honor ancestors. They entice their deceased loved ones with sumptuous foods and special activities to come out and play... Read more. #DeborahAlecson #thanatology #DiadelosMuertos #BerkshireEagle #DayoftheDead #calacas #calaveras #angelitos #Mezcal #Abrahamicreligions #Judaism #Christianity #Islam #AdamandEve #G
Musings on Mortality: Quest for immortality drives fear of death
I've been teaching a course called "Ethics of Health Care" for eight years. My students grapple with scenarios and ethical dilemmas... Read more. #DeborahAlecson #TerriSchiavo #abortion #lifeversusdeath #JudeoChristianculture #immortality #Genesis #God #mortality #deathanddying
