Death and the Afterlife

We look at Death and the Afterlife from the perspectives of Christianity and Hinduism. The topics we cover are:

Christian beliefs about the soul

Understandings of heaven, hell and purgatory

God as judge

Funerals

Hindu beliefs about Atman and karma

Samsara and rebirth 

Rebirth and moral behaviour

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Useful Links:

Introduction to Life After Death  Hinduism and Life After Death

 An Anglican Funeral Service