There is indeed, but people don't open themselves to the concept of their ultimate demise as humans once did. There's too much to keep them here: Facebook and the false life that provides for one. [Sarcasm]

Seriously though, most don't like thinking about death, their own, and so they shun it to the point of not even setting up wills and things to prepare for it. I'm not that guy. I have the right documentation and have my funeral paid for. Makes sense to me not to burden others at a time when they may not be capable of thinking clearly. Just me though. I don't fear death, my own. It'll happen someday. Maybe even today.

Not many would rush to take up sword, axe or pike to fight for a cause though. Back in the day it was a chance to gain something when most had very little, or was a requirement for survival. These days unemployment benefits fill the void and people are less self-reliant prefering someone else to do the heavy lifting to keep them safe. Life was cheaper back then.

I don't need an imaginary friend to worship, I'm too busy living life. Many do though, and that's ok. Whatever happens when one dies is an unknown, but what happens now, in this life, is tangible.