Isn't it odd that "true believers" also don't want to die too soon and fight it as much as possible? Logic would suggest that they would eagerly embrace meeting their deity.
No, it's not odd. That's because it has nothing to do with logic. Most people I have discussed death with say if not for those left behind, they would gladly "retire". Since most of us know how much it hurts us to lose a loved one, we don't want our loved ones to suffer that pain from our unexpected or early demise. And then there's the "don't want to miss out" angle; not seeing your grandkids grow up, etc.
