I am already quite knowledgeable about Christianity and their views about afterlife. But, I still decided to look up an article about the overall beliefs Christians have about life after death. The concept of afterlife is mainly the same throughout all the denominations of Christianity.

Although beliefs about afterlife vary among different denominations and individuals, the vast majority of Christians believe in some form of heaven. Heaven is a spiritual realm where believers of God are among other believers and the presence of God. Also here, they are free from suffering and sin. Some denominations believe that other faiths will also be in heaven while other denominations believe they will not (“Christian Beliefs” 1). Hell, where unbelievers and sinners are punished, is not as well accepted throughout Christian beliefs. Views differ as to whether hell is eternal and whether its punishment is spiritual or physical (“Christian Beliefs” 1). Some Christians reject the notion altogether. Catholics also believe in purgatory, a temporary place for Christians who have died with sins that that are not confessed. Beliefs differ on how to exactly get to heaven and the details about it. But, the overall concept is the same throughout all Christian denominations; one must be a believer. There are certain things about certain denominations that I do not choose to believe.

I personally have more research to do about each denomination to actually have an opinion on the individuals’ beliefs. I do think that believing in a higher being and an afterlife brings meaning to life and something to live for.

"Christian Beliefs about the Afterlife." ReligionFacts. 2009. ReligionFacts. 3 Apr 2009.