12 Questions
What is one of the reasons humans believe in life after death?
Because of the authority of scripture
What is the belief that we are composed of both body and soul?
Substance dualism
What is the view that there is nothing more than the physical reality?
Physicalism
According to physicalists, what happens when our physical bodies die?
We cease to exist
What is the idea that the soul is immaterial and will survive the death of our physical bodies?
Immortality of the soul
What is the motivation behind the belief in life after death that relates to the desire for justice?
The sense that justice must be served
What do some people attempt to achieve through the idea of a legacy and memory of loved ones, cryonics, and transhumanist ideas?
A sense of life after death
What do physicalists argue is the focus of human existence?
This life
According to Catholic belief, what is the purpose of purgatory?
To purify those who are not yet ready for heaven
What is the significance of Jesus' resurrection in Christianity?
It confirms his victory over death
What do inclusivists believe about salvation in Christianity?
Salvation is possible for people of other faiths
What is the eschaton in Christian belief?
The end of time
Explore the reasons behind humanity's fascination with the concept of life after death, including religious beliefs, fear of the unknown, near-death experiences, and more.
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