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30. Apr. 2024 · It shows that the relationship between the living and the dead in folk beliefs does not fit comfortably within the widespread notion of an “ancestor cult”. It argues that the dead are both venerated and feared and that the living feel a dependence on their ancestors and a desire to strictly observe the boundary between the two ...
Vor 4 Tagen · Renowned neuroscientist Dr. Robert Sapolsky joins us for an exploration of our brains, religions, good/awful behaviors, and why we don't (?) have free will.
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28. Apr. 2024 · April 28, 2024. Archaeologists have recently made a striking discovery in Germany, unearthing an ancient burial site near the village of Oppin in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. This find sheds light on intriguing burial practices of prehistoric peoples, revealing a profound fear of the dead returning to life.
Vor 5 Tagen · The ritualised commemoration of the deceased belongs to the most common forms of communication with the dead. The meaning that people ascribe to a religious commemoration ritual is determined by a concrete religious doctrine, although it can be influenced by a broader cultural tradition. However, in the context of alternative spiritual currents, there can be many possible interpretations of ...
15. Mai 2024 · Dying at home, peacefully, and surrounded by family is almost impossible in our world -- and our fear of death is a major contributor to this impossibility. Fittingly, the central idea of this book is that in old age, or when facing a terminal diagnosis, it is more important to understand your life rather than to extend it.
29. Apr. 2024 · Fear of death is a matter of all religions across the globe, and it is worth recognizing that “all religions attempt to temper the anguish of our finitude” (Yalom, Citation 2008, p. 5). Most religions offer some way of defeating death directly, whether through resurrection, reincarnation, or an afterlife, in an attempt to ease our existential anxiety (Nichols et al., Citation 2018 ).
15. Mai 2024 · Death is not glorified in Islam, nor is it avoided. The approach is one of realism. Fear of death is intrinsic to human nature and life-preserving. Too little of it leads to heedlessness, too...
