Christian teaching reflects on what they believe - views on death and the after life are always defined
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RE Coursework ~ By Alice Sutcliffe Christian teaching reflects on what they believe. Different groups of the Christian religion believe slightly different things, yet their views on death and the afterlife are always defined. It is clear from the teaching of the Bible that Christians believe death is not the end. Evidence of this is depicted in the Christian hymn title; "It is not death to die." After the death of a much~loved friend or relation, Christians will always hold a funeral ceremony. A funeral is an event to celebrate the life, and to mourn the death of a close friend or relative who has recently passed away. At a funeral, the body can either be buried or cremated, and this choice varies from person to person. A Christian's beliefs may strongly influence their particular decision. The service at funeral can either be simple with prayers, hymns and a...

