"Outline sacred and secular views towards life after death"

   Christians also believe that we will die and be sent either to heaven or to hell. The parish will get the body and pray over it, then there is a church service where friends and family are invited. Christians believe that God judges souls as soon as the body dies. They also believe that God is with them in death.

     In the past there have been many different practices and attitudes about death. Some of the most recognized practices are those of the Egyptians. Egyptian religion was centered round a belief in a magnificent afterlife. Egyptians believed that many Gods would protect them in the afterlife, especially Pharaohs and Kings. They would have large tombs built and the body would be mummified. They would also be buried with some personal possessions like jewelry, statues and sometimes even boats. All the objects were placed in the tomb because the purpose of an Egyptian burial was to help the dead person live again for millions of years. The Egyptians believed that by carefully preserving a body, you would preserve its spirit and give it everlasting life.

    A lot of religions seem to have the same ideas about death and the afterlife. Most believe we will die and then be judged to go to either heaven or hell. Different religions have different practices based on a similar belief. I think practices and beliefs about death have changed a lot throughout history, but there has always been that one main belief that we will die and be judged. I think all religions believe this because if there was no afterlife what would our purpose be. If there was no God why were we put on this earth to live. I also believe that if you believe there is life after death and you believe you will go to a better place there is no reason to fear death and you should even be excited. Christians believe in storing their riches in heaven because when you go to heaven how much money you had on earth won’t matter.