It is an open question whether any behavior based on fear of eternal punishment can be regarded as ethical or should be regarded as merely cowardly.
Being brave isn't the absence of fear. Being brave is having that fear but finding a way through it.
FEAR, BEING BRAVE ISN'T THE ABSENCE OF FEAR
While we are focusing on fear, worry, or hate, it is not possible for us to be experiencing happiness, enthusiasm or love.
FEAR, NOT POSSIBLE FOR US TO BE EXPERIENCING HAPPINESS
Failure seldom stops you. What stops you is the fear of failure.
FEAR, FAILURE SELDOM STOPS YOU
There is great beauty in going through life without anxiety or fear. Half our fears are baseless, and the other half discreditable.
FEAR, THERE IS GREAT BEAUTY IN GOING THROUGH LIFE WITHOUT ANXIETY OR FEAR