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Dec 29, 2017 · The faithful — whether Christian, Jew or Muslim — share a belief that the hereafter offers a realm of blissful reward, perfection and eternal life. ... the body — but not the soul ...
Nov 8, 2024 · Being born again refers to a spiritual rebirth, where one’s old self and sinful nature are replaced with a new life in Christ. It symbolizes a transformation and commitment to following Jesus wholeheartedly. This idea has significant implications for salvation and the destiny of non-believers.
- The Origin of The Soul – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- The Origin of The Soul – Hinduism and Buddhism
- The Destiny of The Soul – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- The Destiny of The Soul – Hinduism
- The Destiny of The Karmic Flame – Buddhism
- The Meaning of The Soul
These three religions all believe there was a time when souls were not. That is to say, before God created the world, there was nothing at all. Within Christianity, how the soul was united with its body was a matter of uncertainty. But all were agreed that the soul was present within the foetus, if not at the moment of conception, then within the f...
Within Hinduism, there has been never been a time when souls did not exist. All of us have existed into the infinite past. Thus, we are all bound to Samsara– the infinite cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Our souls are continually reincarnated in different physical forms according to the law of karma — a cosmic law of moral debit and credit. Each...
Within Christianity, it is believed the soul continues its existence immediately after death. Most believe it will do so consciously (rather than in a sleep-like state). At the point of death, God will determine the soul’s ultimate fate — eternal punishment or eternal happiness. Still, by the end of the first millennium, there was a recognition tha...
In the modern West, reincarnation has a positive flavour as a desirable alternative to the traditional Western afterlife. But the Indian traditions all agree it is the ultimate horror — their aim is to escape from it. They do, however, differ radically in their views of the destiny of the soul beyond the eternal cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. ...
Although there are divinities galore in Buddhism, the gods are not essential for liberation. So, it is possible to be a Buddhist atheist. Liberation from endless rebirth comes from our realisation that all is suffering and nothing is permanent, including the self. In Theravada Buddhism(present in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos), t...
Within the Christian tradition, the idea that each individual was both mortal body and immortal soul distinguished humans from other creatures. It made humanity qualitatively unique; ensuring the life of each individual soul had an ultimate meaning within the grand, divine scheme. However, even without a belief in the transcendent, atheistic humani...
- Philip C. Almond
May 15, 2017 · Both Islam and Christianity encourage their followers to dress and behave modestly, and both believe that being charitable and showing compassion are desirable qualities in a human being. They both place emphasis on prayer and communication with God, both call on people to be kind and generous, and both counsel treating others the way you would expect to be treated.
Dec 20, 2019 · Muslims believe that Jesus (called “Isa” in Arabic) was a prophet of God and was born to a virgin (Mary). They also believe he will return to Earth before the Day of Judgment to restore ...
The Qur’an’s understanding of afterlife is both physical and spiritual. Bodies and spirits will be joined together and the pleasures of heaven will be fully experienced. Heaven is an eternal abode of peace, mercy and love without any emotions of sadness or pain. Hell on the other hand is an eternal abode of misery, pain and sadness.
Jul 30, 2023 · The apostle Paul uses the seemingly paradoxical phrase “spiritual body” in 1 Corinthians 15 when explaining what will happen to believers’ bodies at the resurrection. In this same discourse, he also claims that there are many kinds of flesh, including a “heavenly flesh.”. These terms—“spiritual” and “body”—reflexively ...
