>He was not able to accept the proximity of his own demise, and the shadow of impending death instilled great fear in him.[211] He invited a Catholic priest, Father Anselm Strittmatter, O.S.B., to visit him for consultation.[18][210]
>Von Neumann reportedly said, "So long as there is the possibility of eternal damnation for nonbelievers it is more logical to be a believer at the end,"
>Father Strittmatter recalled that even after his conversion, von Neumann did not receive much peace or comfort from it, as he still remained terrified of death.[216]
>Von Neumann reportedly said, "So long as there is the possibility of eternal damnation for nonbelievers it is more logical to be a believer at the end,"
>Father Strittmatter recalled that even after his conversion, von Neumann did not receive much peace or comfort from it, as he still remained terrified of death.[216]
