Theology
compare and contrast follower’s beliefs in the after-life and how their rituals are used to demystify it.
The after-life is mysterious to all of us since it is a ‘place’ no one has experienced. Yet various religions believe there is an existence of an after-life that gives people purpose and hope. This paper will explore 2 of the world’s major religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, to compare and contrast follower’s beliefs in the after-life and how their rituals are used to demystify it.