Why do Christians grieve so when a loved one dies? Do they grieve as much as an atheist? They'll be reunited with them in paradise so why so sad?

Surely it would just be the sadness of a loved one moving away or something right?

I don't mean this antagonistically and i apologize if this is insensitive. I'm just curious because it seems given the worldview that a Christian shouldn't be terribly upset when a family member dies.

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easterniowegin · 51-55, M

There are two perspectives...
They are selfishly mourning their own worldly loss. No longer able to talk with the deceased.
They can mourn while also celebrating what the person's life was and celebrate them moving on.

Pikachu

@easterniowegin

I wonder why the mourning enters into it at all though. At least morning someone in that way.
Like if my best friend was going to leave for a long time or even if i'd never see them again, i'd surely be sad about it...but i wouldn't be mourning the same way as if they had been killed.

easterniowegin · 51-55, M

@Pikachu why is there a difference for you between any death and being killed? Are you just talking about tragedy or something else?

Pikachu

@easterniowegin

I'm just talking about the separation of death in general, divorced from the manner of death because we can all grieve someone's suffering or be thankful for a peaceful passing.