In Preparing for death, there exists a correlation between the views of Socrates and those of Christianity

Socrate's belief that preparing for death is essential is evident in the following passage:

“In fact, Simmias, he said, those who practice philosophy in the right way are in training for dying and they fear death least of all men. Consider it from this point of view: if they are altogether estranged from the body and desire to have their soul by itself, would it not be quite absurd for them to be afraid and resentful when this happens?”

In this passage, and throughout the beginning of the Phaedo, Socrates suggests that the philosopher should be the least concerned with death because he, more than a normal human being, has made it his goal in life to be prepared for dying. According to this belief, Socrates ponders why his friends do not fully accept his willingness to die. In truth, Socrates does not resent death because he knows he is prepared, and death, the separation of the soul from the body, is one of a true philosophers highest goals. Like Socrates, most Christians do not fear death because their religion teaches them to strive for eternal life which comes only through death. Like Socrates, Christians know that if they make all the necessary preparations (follow the ten commandments) while they are living on earth, there will go to heaven and be fully content forever. Christians, like Socrates, also believe that there are consequences for not preparing correctly for death. The correlation between the Bible and the Phaedo was too close to be left unforeseen.