Afterlife
Ethics and Religion Talk: Is a belief in an afterlife required in your faith?
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 06-24-2024 under OPINION
As a Protestant who has attended many churches of various denominations, I have noticed that the idea of an afterlife is so very important to some communities, while in others it is virtually never mentioned in sermons other than at funerals. I'...
Ethics and Religion Talk: Does your faith depend on an afterlife?
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 06-10-2024 under OPINION
The Rev. Sandra Nikkel, head pastor of Conklin Reformed Church, responds: I would serve God and love Him even if there was no heaven. Knowing Him has made me the person who I am today. He has healed my heart and His love has transformed my life. I...
Ethics and Religion Talk: Is Belief in an Afterlife Waning?
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 10-03-2022 under OPINION
After studying the history of religion in the West I’ve concluded that several hundred years ago people were much more focused on the afterlife. It seems today that there is less concern about that and more emphasis on leading a moral,...