Religious Teachings On Death

Christian (Islam & Judaism have similar beliefs)

• The dying are told to trust god's mercy and forgiveness.
• They have a belief in an eternal life in heaven and an eternal suffering in hell.
• Some Catholics believe in PURGATORY- A time of cleansing your sins before entering heaven.

Hindu (Buddism and Sikhism have similar beliefs)

• Reletives read sacred texts to the dying and pray.
• Rites (SAMSKARAS) are carried out after death to ensure better reincarnation.
• At death, ATMAN (Soul) moves on to a new body. (Depending on KARMA)
• Their main aim is to escape SAMSARA (Cycle of Birth-Death-Re-Birth) and achieve MAKSHA. (Being one with god)