Catholics believe in both resurrection and immortality. They believe that at death the souls of those who have not sinned since they last repented will go to heaven, the souls of Christians who have sinned will go to purgatory and be cleansed, the souls of those who refuse to believe in god or who have committed mortal sins (a deliberate very evil act) will go to hell. Revelation" ThenI saw a new heaven and a new earth” Why are there different attitudes to what happens after death in Christianity? •-The bible is the base for Christian believes but the bible is not clear in some passages it suggests immortality of the soul and in others it suggests resurrections, it some sections it says only good Christians will go to heaven while in some it says all good people will go to heaven •-Christianity now puts a lot of emphasis on God and loving one’s neighbour. Therefore they cannot believe a kind, forgiving god will send people to hell forever. •-Living in a multi-faith society has given Christians the chance to see good Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists leading holy lives. •Much more information and interest in the paranormal (eg ghosts and mediums) has made immortality of the soul seem more believable.
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