People at all times sought to answer that awaits them after death: is there a heaven and hell, there is a soul, we finally die or be able to be reborn?Currently in the world there are four major religions: Christianity (Catholic and Orthodox), Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, and hundreds of religious movements, as well as many small and large sects.And each promises righteous life in paradise and the wicked untold torments of hell.
What is heaven Christians
According to the canons of Christian afterlife is divided into two stages: before the second coming of Jesus souls are in heaven and hell, each according to his earthly deeds.But after the advent of the wicked will remain in the same place, but the righteous will return from heaven to change and blessed land.In the Orthodox and Catholic books of heaven is described quite sparingly.The most complete picture can be found in "Revelations", which tells about the city of pure gold, and precious stones, which go on the streets, "the nations", and which is never night.That will make the human soul, almost nothing is said, but the line from the Bible: "... For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage", suggests the impossibility of any sex in the afterlife.
What is paradise for Muslims
Islam blissful afterlife existence is provided for all righteous men and women.In the view of the Muslims after the death of believers fall into a wonderful oasis with rivers full of milk and honey, green gardens and pure innocent houris.And besides, all believing reunited with their loved ones: husbands, wives and parents with children.
What is paradise the Jews
In Judaism, very little is said about heaven: there is such a thing as Eden, where the righteous souls are waiting for the return to Earth, where they will have eternal life.Sinners waiting for oblivion.
What is paradise Buddhists
Buddhism is very different from the other religions of the world that does not define "good" and "bad" behavior.This belief teaches us to understand the connection between cause and effect, when a person - the judge himself, and only by understanding their present life will determine the future rebirth.Therefore, the Buddhists there heaven and hell and eternal existence is represented as an infinite chain of reincarnations.There is such a thing as "Nirvana", but it is not a place, but rather a state of mind.
Paradise mythology
ancients also variously imagined existence after death:
- Slavs: Bird and Snake Irij (or - heaven and hell).The Avian Irij every autumn bird fly away, they bring out the soul of newborns;
- the Scandinavians: Nice Valhalla, where the souls of warriors, and where there is an endless feast;
- the ancient Greeks meant only flour for sinners, for the rest - a silent disembodied existence in the fields of sorrow.
Undoubtedly, descriptions of paradise in many religions in common, there are only small differences in the details.But the question "Is there really a paradise" everyone must answer himself - this knowledge does not get a scientific way, one can only believe or not believe.
