Death and the Afterlife

Question 1

Why do Christians believe in life after death?

Answer 1

1. Jesus rose from the dead
2. They believe in the immortality of the soul
3. St Paul teaches that they will have a resurrection like Jesus

Question 2

Non-Religious reasons for believing in life after death:

Answer 2

1. Near death experiences, describe seeing a bright light and entering another world
2. Evidence of a spirit world through ouija board and mediums who say they can talk to the dead
3. Can remember themselves in another life

Question 3

Other reasons why people believe in the afterlife:

Answer 3

1. Gives their lives meaning
2. Comfort when a loved one dies
3. Nature of justice, good people prosper, bad people suffer

Question 4

SOWAAs:

Answer 4

“made us alive with Christ.”
“raised us up with Christ.”