Concepts of Afterlife
In World Religions and Beliefs concepts of the Afterlife
Are confusing and shrouded
in mystery
Different faith traditions have beliefs that range
From bodily resurrection, the survival of the soul, judgment,
Merging of consciousness, heaven and hell,
Reincarnation to animals, insects, and plants;
Moksha, or salvation in Hinduism, Enlightenment and nirvana
in Buddhism.
The Abrahamic religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Profess beliefs in the resurrection, judgment, heaven, and
hell;
While the Indian religions - Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and
Sikhism
Believe in karma (good or bad actions),
Some form of rebirth, or transmigration
Based on the Samara doctrine of the cycle of life and death.
But what path should an Interfaith believer take?
Myths and all the teachings about salvation have to be put
into perspective.
It makes no sense to follow a faith tradition blindly.
A believer’s approach in discovering adequate answers call
for prayer, study, and intuition.
So let our basis of finding a path be through religious
literacy.
“Eternal Spirit, give us the wisdom and insight to understand
the tenets of Afterlife. Help us to
grapple successfully with the many Afterlife concepts. And help us to decide on a path for our
salvation.”
Amen
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