Afterlife beliefs

Afterlife beliefs vary widely across cultures and religions. Generally, they concern what happens after death. Many religions, such as Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism, propose concepts like heaven, hell, or reincarnation, where one’s actions in life influence their fate after death. In contrast, some philosophies, like materialism, suggest consciousness ceases entirely upon death. Other belief systems, such as certain Indigenous traditions, view the afterlife as a continued existence in a spiritual realm or in the memory of descendants. Overall, these beliefs reflect human curiosity about existence, morality, and the nature of life beyond death.