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Examine the argument that 'I' will survive death in some form
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Katie Barfoot 10/11/2002 Examine the argument that 'I' will survive death in some form The concept of life after death is one of much controversy. There are three main types of afterlife in which the religious may believe: the survival of the 'soul,' a notion adhered to by many philosophers and theologians; the 'resurrection of the body', and finally, reincarnation. The latter is an idea supported by both Hinduism and Sikhism, but rejected by Christianity. The resurrection of Christ's body is central to Christian teaching, as is belief in eternal life: 'For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, so that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.' (John 3:16) If a Christian were to reject the existence of an afterlife, then they would, in effect, be rejecting their faith. In any case, there is much evidence in support of Jesus'...
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