Afterlife Flashcards
what is a christian response to an afterlife
heaven and hell, jesus’ resurrection, day of judgement, personal spiritual encounters
muslim response to life after death?
day of judgement, holy books description, islam teaches that death is eternal
south asian religion responces to the afterlife?
good and bad karma, reincarnation, rebirth
remember this dumb black ass nigga (naomi)
Atheists argue that heaven and hell do not exist because there is no scientific evidence supporting an afterlife, and these ideas come from religious beliefs rather than objective proof. In Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Islam, and Judaism), the afterlife is seen as eternal reward (heaven) or punishment (hell), based on faith and deeds. South Asian religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism) believe in reincarnation, where the soul is reborn based on karma, with the ultimate goal of liberation (Moksha or Nirvana). However, atheists reject these beliefs, arguing that consciousness is tied to the physical brain, and when the brain dies, so does awareness. They also point out that different religions describe contradictory versions of the afterlife, suggesting it is a human-made concept rather than reality. Near-death experiences, often cited as proof, can be explained by oxygen deprivation, brain activity, or hallucinations, rather than glimpses of an afterlife. Many atheists believe that heaven, hell, and reincarnation are comforting ideas rather than truths, and that death is simply the end of existence, making it important to focus on life in the present.
