Essay Comparing Two Religions

Religions have been around even before records were taken down. There are hundreds of religions with their own beliefs and views. Many religions are complete opposites while others are similar like having the same foundation for spreading their views. The afterlife according to many cultures can be a controversial subject, especially when it boils down to their beliefs. Two important religions that are seen as polar opposites in the views of afterlife are Christianity and Islam. Though these two religions seem like they could not be more different from the other, they actually have similarities that most would never expect. Who gets to go, what happens to the body, and the rewards of the afterlife are parts of both Christianity and Islam. …show more content…
That raises the question, what exactly happens to the body when death occurs. Mary Fairchild wrote in ‘What Happens to Believers’ ,“In essence, the moment we die, our spirit and soul go to be with the lord. It goes to show that Christians believe that the body does not just end on earth but carries with them to heaven. Their physical bodies might not be making it to heaven but their souls and spirit appears to find their way to their creator” (Fairchild 2). Religions are found around the world and there in no clear answer on who is …show more content…
Islam and Christianity believe that the mind and soul is not dead but transcends to heaven or paradise where they will meet their creator. Islam believe that for their sacrifices that in heaven they will be rewarded, Christians believe salvation is reached in the belief of a high power bigger then themselves such as Jesus. Islam believes in the faith of Allah even though the names are different they both believe in a