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Line 1: − + − One assumption is that nothing happens after one dies and the body simply rots away (this would imply people do not have spirits or [[souls]]). + − Religions deal with this issue in different ways. The concept of the [[afterlife]] is reassuring, and many have reported heavenly experiences in near death experiences.<ref>[http://bibleprobe.com/nde.htm http://bibleprobe.com/nde.htm]</ref> − − Death is something people fear to varying degrees (and is a matter of taboo in some cultures). Some argue that it is the end of all, and the opposite of life. − − As the body of the deceased remains observably dead and eventually decomposes, afterlife belief requires the concept of a [[soul]] - a version of the deceased which continues to exist in some form after death. − Certain peoples often use a personification of death. This personification is sometimes known as the Grim Reaper or simply Death, and usually appears wearing a black hooded robe and carrying a scythe. Many religions use a god or deity who stood for death and/or the afterlife:+ Line 45:
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This article feels like it was originally written by an anti-theist.
'''Death''' is the end of a living thing's [[life]]. What death is and what occurs after death is a matter of some debate, particularly where [[religion]] is involved, since most religions have mutually exclusive views on death.
'''Death''' is the cessation of biological functions. The nature of death is a matter of debate since most [[religions]] have different views on death, however many involve the concept of the [[soul]] and [[spirit]].
The concept of the [[afterlife]] is the most common throughout many religions and many individuals have reported heavenly experiences in near death experiences.<ref>[http://bibleprobe.com/nde.htm http://bibleprobe.com/nde.htm]</ref> The most common view of death throughout many religions is the [[soul]] - a version of the deceased which continues to exist in some form after death.
==Personification==
==Personification==
Throughout history, many cultures have possessed their own personification of death. This personification is sometimes known as the Grim Reaper or simply Death, and usually appears wearing a black hooded robe and carrying a scythe. Many religions use a god or deity who stood for death and/or the afterlife:
*[[Ankou]] (Breton)
*[[Ankou]] (Breton)
Other religions, such as [[Paganism]] or [[Hinduism]], believe in [[reincarnation]], the transmigration of the soul after death into a new body.
Other religions, such as [[Paganism]] or [[Hinduism]], believe in [[reincarnation]], the transmigration of the soul after death into a new body.
Most [[atheist]]s have a rather nihilistic concept of death usually seeing it as the end of their existence.
==References==
==References==