Death

Death is the cessation of the biological functions that define living organisms.

The signs of death are :

• Pallor mortis, paleness which happens almost instantaneously (in the 15–120 minutes after the death)
• Algor mortis, the reduction in body temperature following death. This is generally a steady decline until matching ambient temperature
• Rigor mortis, the limbs of the corpse become stiff (Latin rigor) and difficult to move or manipulate
• Livor mortis, a settling of the blood in the lower (dependent) portion of the body
• Decomposition, the reduction into simpler forms of matter

So basically all living things die. But there is always an exception:

Hydras are unique among animals in that they do not undergo senescence (aging), and so are biologically immortal. Another feature of the hydra is that it undergoes morphallaxis (tissue regeneration) when injured or severed.

This is death. Really simple. But what happens next ? Or, does a "next" really exist ? Is there a soul ? In a few days I'll state my ideas about the existence of souls. Until then I'll keep on collecting data in order to sustain my affirmations.

Thoughts of a dying atheist by Muse