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HEAVEN AND HELL  

Is There Really a Heaven and a Hell?

The concepts of heaven and hell as destinations of afterlife are sometimes thought of as the exclusive domain of Abrahamic religions. However, heaven and hell are also described in the Hindu scriptures - and very colorfully and elaborately at that!

Sabbath is currently touring in the U.S., with former singer Ronnie James Dio

Poetry

Little poem about the aftermath of Nuclear Devastation.

What is Heaven really like? Heaven and Hell are natural extensions of the way we live in this world.

I'm writing this because what-happens-when-we-die is my main philosophy ... my principal thought ... my thought-out principle ... ... ... My Heaven-and-Hell.

Heaven and Hell, Devils and Angels may or may not be real. What do YOU think?

This article gives an overview of life the heavenly city and some of the things to expect from there.

In this article, I'm sharing my notes and reflections after reading the book about the life and teachings of this spiritual man. I believe that many who are unable to read the book, will find my notes and reflections useful.

Comparison and analysis of the poems 'Annabel Lee' and 'Lenore' by the esteemed Edgar Allen Poe, including a synoptic biographical introduction.

Yes it's possible to have a wonderful and horrible Valentine's Day all rolled into one...

Men such as Annibale Carracci, Hieronymus Bosch and Roger Van Der Weyden, in particular, have greatly contributed to the common perceptions of the eternal concepts of religion, morals, and judgment by providing a unique perspective of each issue.

A bus ride to heaven, hell in a grain of sand, and a sudden, pleasing shift in perspective, all in one afternoon.

The Renaissance era deeply imbued with the debate between the Humanity and Divinity. It is within this context that Christopher Marlowe wrote the Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, a play that brilliantly showcases his Marlovian ambiguity.

In many churches we still hear the flaming echo of conservative "fire and damnation" preachers thundering from the pulpit. Pounding his fist on the podium, sweat glistening on his forehead, a Baptist minister warns the congregation of their impending doom.

There were no atheists on D-Day. No matter who you are, it is impossible to visit the battleground and grave sites at Normandy without getting a serious lump in your throat.

I interated with many refugees during my summer internship months and I wrote these short pieces about them...here is one of them. a journey into a concrete and strange world for somali bantus

An analysis of the different perspectives of hell in the Aeneid and the Inferno.

The author proposed a two-part approach to the study of religious conceptions of death and afterlife, based upon the works of Vermeule and McGee.

Is there life after death? Humanity has been seeking a definite answer to question for ages. Science and religion have offered varied views and ideas.

Halloween was not always just a day for dressing up in costumes and collecting candy. Halloween has a rich history, and we still incorporate some of the day's ancient traditions.

Did you know that pumpkins were once recommended as a cure for freckles? The Vitamin A rich pumpkin has become closely asssociated with Halloween and Thanksgiving. Read on for information about history, legends and trivia about the harvest pumpkin.

GodTube is the Christian community's answer to YouTube. It's all God all the time. It's an interesting place where you can check out the latest Christian music video or find a hilarious atheism joke for your next party.

The colonists who were formerly part of the Anglican Church established the Episcopal Church, so that they could continue practicing their same religious beliefs, without associating with the King, who was despised at this time.

A clarification on the teaching of Purgatory.

A look at the 1976 film, in which society is converted in a hedonistic, would-be Utopia. Set in the same time window as the Star Trek universe, it is an exact opposite to the diverse civilizations created by Gene Roddenberry.

One will contradict the other.

Discussion on John Milton's opening to "Paradise Lost"

Spiritual Concepts Series

Since a close vote at the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D., reincarnation has been held to be a heresy. Likewise Pelagianism (Christianity without the idea of original sin) was held to be heresy. In the modern era is it time to rethink both concepts?

If there are medieval buildings, hitmen and midgets in purgatory then the place between heaven and hell is a lot like being In Bruges, the Belgium location for the new black comedy of the same name from writer/director Martin McDonagh.

This bacon looks delicious, but before I eat you, let me ask you one thing, what is your opinion on heaven and hell.

Heaven or hell , ON earth what will it be?

World's Last Chance, an online Christian ministry, has released a video on YouTube about their unorthodox concept of Hell, which is bound to inflame the passions of Christians who stand by their belief in a hell fire that will eternally punish and torment the wicked.

Jesus is real is Israel. The song resounds o'er Heaven and hell. The world will see all lies dispel, As nature roars, His truth to tell.

The opposites are a way of coming to a union, called communion. If you divide, you will be divided within. The Sufis say that if you divide existence into good and bad, God and devil, heaven and hell, then this division is bound to create a division in you too

Child marriage was originated from the Hindu traditions in the medieval times, when the sultans held the place of a monarch and upheld a unique sort of culture, alienating their own religion and showing

This poem has a lot of meaning to it. It is all brought to you through the POV of God's sad, sorrowful, and angry voice of agony.

What really happens when we die? Do we go on to a heaven, or a hell? Do we reincarnate immediately?

In life, there is one to build another to destroy. There is one to love another to hate. There is one who gives life and another who takes it. There is a heaven and a hell not else where but here.

Many Christians believe in a Heaven and Hell, but what about Purgatory? What exactly is Purgatory and how is it viewed?

This article will take you through the journey of life after death based on the beliefs of Muslims.

For years people have contemplated the idea of a supreme being and the existence of heaven and hell. The thought of a god watching over us and a place where all souls spend the rest of eternity was motivation enough for the masses to stay on the righteous path.

Hell is not a place of fire and brimstone. Hell is a mall. It's Saturday afternoon. Forever. And I'm shopping with a legion of teen-aged girls. Forever.

What the Bible, and the Dictionary give us in relation to these ideas, with a little bit of logic thrown into the mix.

The teachings of Islam indicate a balance between life in this world and life in the next. While often seen as a radical or extreme religion, Muslims consider it the middle road.

Oracle bone inscriptions are an important piece of evidence into the religious life of the Chinese under the Shang Dynasty (1750-1050 BCE) (Ludwig, 160). These inscriptions were made on the shoulder blades of animals (usually oxen) and on....

Christianity implicit gain answers about being of our world and Universe, about philosophical being, and about possibility of existence of unseenable World of Heaven...