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What This Atheist Realized When He Died
Fr. Matthias Shehad reflects on a story from the book "Orthodox Afterlife," which shares experiences and teachings from the Church Fathers about death and what follows. He recounts a detailed near-death experience of a man who, after dying in a hospital, realized that his atheist lifestyle and earthly concerns no longer mattered. This man confronted the reality of leaving the physical world behind and facing an unknown eternal life. Fr. Matthias emphasizes the importance of preparing for the afterlife, comparing it to how much effort people invest in their earthly education and retirement…
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