5. Death and the afterlife

Question 1

Why do Christians believe in life after death?

Answer 1

• Jesus rose from the dead
• the Bible says there is life after death
• the Church says there is life after death

Question 2

Why do some religious people believe in life after death for non religious reasons?

Answer 2

• near-death experiences
• when people see things during heart attacks
• when people see things during medical operations
• evidence of the spirit world, ghosts and mediums