We have abstract thought which sets us apart from any other species, and one consequence of this is that it gives us the ability to realize no man or woman can live forever. Humans developed cultural symbols of meaning and value that offer a sense of significance and importance, and ultimately, immortality, when people live up to and sustain the standards of these beliefs (Heflick). These “group identifications” can come in many different ways and some of the most common examples of group identifications include religion, government and sports teams (Psychology). They serve as cultural anxiety buffers, which help serve as a way to protect against death as the end of all we know. People invest significant time and money to these groups. People become passionate about their jobs and religion and devote most of their time and often large sums of money in support of this passion. They work hard to get to where they are going, and they have goals and aim high to succeed in life. This is considered “immortality striving” which is beneficial. People also have passions and beliefs that make up some of the best parts of life. At times it can make people completely forget about death, and help in times where we remember. It also leads to outgroups being a threat to the system that allows you to manage the problem of death. If your religion is the group that you use to manage the inevitability of death, religious groups or
We have abstract thought which sets us apart from any other species, and one consequence of this is that it gives us the ability to realize no man or woman can live forever. Humans developed cultural symbols of meaning and value that offer a sense of significance and importance, and ultimately, immortality, when people live up to and sustain the standards of these beliefs (Heflick). These “group identifications” can come in many different ways and some of the most common examples of group identifications include religion, government and sports teams (Psychology). They serve as cultural anxiety buffers, which help serve as a way to protect against death as the end of all we know. People invest significant time and money to these groups. People become passionate about their jobs and religion and devote most of their time and often large sums of money in support of this passion. They work hard to get to where they are going, and they have goals and aim high to succeed in life. This is considered “immortality striving” which is beneficial. People also have passions and beliefs that make up some of the best parts of life. At times it can make people completely forget about death, and help in times where we remember. It also leads to outgroups being a threat to the system that allows you to manage the problem of death. If your religion is the group that you use to manage the inevitability of death, religious groups or