is there really an afterlife?

Answer 1

We would like to think that there is. It give us some sort of comfort to think this way even we're not sure. So if I were you, don't think about it. Just do your thing in this life and live to the fullest. Don't let your life dictated by man-made religion, as long you are morally sound person and you do your share for the improvement of our society, you'll be fine So be happy my friend and stop thinking about something we are not sure of. alright?

Answer 2

The idea that there's a 'life after death' (an oxymoron if ever there was one) relies on the concept of a 'soul'.

What exactly do you think a soul is? What properties does it have? What part of 'you' resides in the soul?

If it's postulated that consciousness, or awareness, or sense of self resides in the soul, it's difficult to see how this can be reconciled with the complete oblivion which accompanies general anaesthesia. How could a straightforward chemical, injected into the bloodstream, anaesthetise a soul so that it effectively ceases to exist during this time? If consciousness, in the form of a soul, were some kind of supernatural faculty, it would seem implausible that it could be completely disabled by a chemical.

How about some of the other things which we regard as essential parts of what makes a person what they are? How about love, compassion, reason, empathy, memory, conscious thought, character, 'spirituality' and so on? Well, there is really no plausible doubt that all these things are properties of the physical brain. We can alter all of these properties very simply with alcohol or other drugs, and observe how they change in people who have suffered significant brain damage - Previously placid people become uncontrollably violent, intelligent people become imbeciles, and so on. Stimulate the brain artificially, and the subject reports corresponding mental activity, e.g. 'religious experiences'. We can see from brain research that all these things - thought, emotion, sensation, character traits and so on - are correlated with activity in the brain, and some things can be identified with specific areas of the brain.

So, if all these faculties and characteristics of what we regard as the 'person' reside in the physical brain, as seems to be undeniably the case, and they all cease when the person dies, then what is left to be attributed to a 'soul'? As far as I can ascertain: Nothing. If there is no part of us that can continue after death, then there is no 'afterlife'... and if there is no afterlife, then most of religion is null and void.

Answer 3

We believe in Paradise and Hell. Paradise is the abode of enjoyment which God, the Exalted, prepared for the righteous. The blessing they enjoy there, no eye has ever seen, no ear has ever heard of, and no human being has ever imagined: "No soul knows what comfort is kept hidden for them, as a reward for that which they used to do." (32:17) Hell is the abode of punishment which God has prepared for the unbelievers and the evildoers. The torture and horror in it cannot be imagined

without it, God would not be the Just and Wise and merciful God He is. God created men and made them responsible for their actions; some behaved well but others did not. If there is no future life in which the virtuous are rewarded and the vicious are punished, there would be no justice and the creation of men in that way and the sending of Prophets to them would be to no purpose at all. But this kind of behaviour is not expected of a man known to be rational and just, let alone the Perfect Creator.



Without belief in this Day on which everyone will receive his just deserts (when the wrongdoers are justly punished and the righteous are rewarded bountifully), man would lose the impetus to behave fairly towards others and the oppressed would grow hopeless and miserable.

Belief in the Hereafter is an essential element that helps to control human delinquency and establish collective happiness and virtues in society.

Answer 4

I am convinced there is life after death for one reason: Jesus Christ died and was placed in a tomb—and two days later came back to life.

Think about it a moment: What would it take to prove to us that there is life after death? The answer is clear: Someone would have to die, and then come back to life again. It wouldn't be enough for them to have a so-called "near-death" experience; their death would have to be real. And it wouldn't be enough for only one or two people to see them; it would require many witnesses.

But has this ever happened? Yes—when Jesus Christ rose from the grave! His death was real; hard-bitten Roman guards made sure He was dead before they took Him down from the cross. And His resurrection was real also, because hundreds saw Him during the next forty days. Paul, writing over 25 years later, noted that "he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living" (1 Corinthians 15:6).

How could this happen? It happened because Jesus Christ was not just another man. He was God's only Son, sent from heaven to save us from our sins. Only He could say, "I am the resurrection and the life. ... Whoever lives and believes in me will never die" (John 11:25-26). This can be your hope, by giving your life to Christ today.

Answer 5

Yes, there is really an afterlife, and how you make the decision concerning Christ and the Gift of Pardon will determine what it will be like for you.

Answer 6

Yes! Read about the resurrection of Lazaruz, and of others in the Bible. That's proof of after-life--or after death. Meanwhile the dead returns to dust, no feelings at all, until they are resurrected by Christ. Read Ecclesiastes 9:5,10; Isaiah 38:18; and John 5:28,29. This will give you an idea of the condition of dead ones and their hope.

Answer 7

Yes.. You have two choices, Heaven or Hell. You accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior and live a holy life through Christ Jesus or you deny him as the Son of God an spend your eternity separated from him in Hell. If you accept Jesus than you must confess that you are indeed a sinner and confess your sins, You must die to this world and live for Christ. I would suggest reading John in the bible.

Answer 8

Read your bible ! You have 2 ways to go Heaven or Hell . Which do you pick. It is a free triip ether place. One is nice and the other is - - WELL - - Hell . So where do you widh to live for ever and ever ? Pick now 1. heaven Or 2 Hell

Answer 9

the after part of surely die by law is death, followed by hell.
the after part of dying to the law is no sin, or death, or hell.

pst - the promise notably comes after doing the will of God;
and the will of God is "I will have mercy, and not sacrifice",
is allegory to go figure: go and learn what such meaneth;
and the "not" part meaneth it's not then, not now, not ever.

TgooLJCwya. Amen.

Answer 10

Yes.