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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Ceinwyn · 26-30, F

Grieving isn’t unique to Christian’s. I know you apparently hate Christians considering the time you dedicate to them, but the rest of us non Christian’s feel the loss of a loved one just as keenly.

Pikachu

@Ceinwyn

1) i think you've misunderstood me if you think i am suggesting that grieving is uniquely Christian or if you think i believe that non-Christians feel loss less severely...i mean, i literally suggest the opposite lol

2) I'm sorry if you've got the impression that i hate Christians. I absolutely don't. I think they're wrong about their worldview, i contest them where they deny science and i enjoy debating what i view as problematic elements, stories or beliefs from their faith...but i certainly don't Hate Christians.
One of my best friends of 20 years (on Tuesday) is a Christian. I don't hate her lol

Diotrephes · 70-79, M

@Ceinwyn

It's not necessary to be a Christian or even a human to feel the loss of a loved one. You just have to be a typical animal. While such grieving behavior is normal it is not a good idea or beneficial to do it for an extended period. It is necessary to be able to put it all behind you after a certain time or else you will become depressed, get sick, and die. That is reality. The Bible suggests a maximum time of about a week.