There have been many theories that have been advanced to explain the existence of humanity; where we came from as human beings and what our life purpose is. Still, many questions have gone unanswered. Is there life after death? This is perhaps the most challenging of them all. In an attempt to get an insight on what happens when we die, a group of scientists studied patients that has suffered heart attacks. These patients were dead in every sense of the word since their hearts stopped at least momentarily.
Responding to the question of what had transpired when they were dead, a significant number of the patients said that they saw the events that took place as resuscitation efforts were underway. Another group said that the period was that of bliss and they felt free. There were accounts that mentioned the presence of a bright light. Violence and discomfort were described by yet another group.
The biggest challenge with this kind of experiment is the fact that it is greatly subjective. Many of the accounts that were described may have been greatly influenced by beliefs held from the past. Seeing a bright light may simply mean that you have always believed that the afterlife is associated with such a phenomenon. The same can be said of those that reported discomfort.
There are many types of religions that have attempted to explain death. The promise of life after death is present in many of them. Arguably, this promise is the biggest determinant of subscription to the various religions. For those that believe in the existence an afterlife, a number of similarities and differences exist.
In many of the religions, is a belief in a higher power, God. The higher power is the giver, maintainer and terminator of all life on earth. All death is according to plan and once we die the soul is separated from the body. The soul moves on to the afterlife and the body decomposes. It is believed that all living things have a soul.
In Christianity and Islam there is strong belief in the existence of eternal life which follows judgment. Judgement will take place at the end of times and every person will be given an opportunity to give an account of their deeds. Those that led righteous lives on earth are rewarded with an eternal existence while those that were unrighteous get to spend the rest of eternity in hell.
Other groups believe in immediate ressurection after one dies. The dead come back in different forms, usually as animals. This phenomenon, a belief of the Hindu and other religions, is known reincarnation. The form of reincarnation that takes place is also said to be strongly hinged on the deeds of a person when still alive. Buddhists do not believe reincarnation of a soul. Rather, there is a stream of consciousness moving from one body to another.
The mystery of death has remained alive even after centuries of intensive research into the complex matter. The biggest challenge we face is the fact that it is not possible to get any information from the dead; once they die, there is no coming back (at least not in the near future). All that is left is to wait for our turn.
Responding to the question of what had transpired when they were dead, a significant number of the patients said that they saw the events that took place as resuscitation efforts were underway. Another group said that the period was that of bliss and they felt free. There were accounts that mentioned the presence of a bright light. Violence and discomfort were described by yet another group.
The biggest challenge with this kind of experiment is the fact that it is greatly subjective. Many of the accounts that were described may have been greatly influenced by beliefs held from the past. Seeing a bright light may simply mean that you have always believed that the afterlife is associated with such a phenomenon. The same can be said of those that reported discomfort.
There are many types of religions that have attempted to explain death. The promise of life after death is present in many of them. Arguably, this promise is the biggest determinant of subscription to the various religions. For those that believe in the existence an afterlife, a number of similarities and differences exist.
In many of the religions, is a belief in a higher power, God. The higher power is the giver, maintainer and terminator of all life on earth. All death is according to plan and once we die the soul is separated from the body. The soul moves on to the afterlife and the body decomposes. It is believed that all living things have a soul.
In Christianity and Islam there is strong belief in the existence of eternal life which follows judgment. Judgement will take place at the end of times and every person will be given an opportunity to give an account of their deeds. Those that led righteous lives on earth are rewarded with an eternal existence while those that were unrighteous get to spend the rest of eternity in hell.
Other groups believe in immediate ressurection after one dies. The dead come back in different forms, usually as animals. This phenomenon, a belief of the Hindu and other religions, is known reincarnation. The form of reincarnation that takes place is also said to be strongly hinged on the deeds of a person when still alive. Buddhists do not believe reincarnation of a soul. Rather, there is a stream of consciousness moving from one body to another.
The mystery of death has remained alive even after centuries of intensive research into the complex matter. The biggest challenge we face is the fact that it is not possible to get any information from the dead; once they die, there is no coming back (at least not in the near future). All that is left is to wait for our turn.
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