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Did the ancient Greeks believe in a soul?
Depends what you mean by both terms. In Greek mythology, Hades was the place of the dead. Inside Hades there were three sections. 1. Elysia, where heroes enjoyed a blissful existence (like Heaven). 2. Tartarus, where the truly wicked would suffer and where the Titans were imprisoned by the Olympians (like Hell). 3. Asphodel, an in between place for the majority of humanity, which was unpleasant but not terrible like Tartarus. (like Limbo). Actuall its more like: Heaven was Elysium. The River Styx and Wall of Erebos where more like limbo. The Fields of Punishment was Purgatory. And of course Tartarus was hell. As you said Asphodel was also like limbo. Now Isle of the Blest is different. There is no relation between it and any of the Christian beliefs. Also the book "The Odyssey" written by the Greek poet Homer mentons heaven and hell. It also mentions the Underworld (which Odysseus travels to) and Mount Olympus.so the anciet Greeks had many different views. Since both terms appear in anciet writtings.
What do Jewish call heaven?
Jews don't believe in heaven or hell. They only believe in Sheol, a dumping ground for all dead people, good and bad. It was Jesus who introduced the concept of heaven and hell to the world. Many people use the term heaven and hell, but, it is really a Christian idea, not a Jewish one. Jesus was a reform Jew, but, the Jews in general have rejected Jesus and his teachings.
How did the Christians church exert control over europeans in the middle ages?
The prospect of going to Heaven was very important to all Europeans in the Middle ages, and all of them also feared going to Hell. Someone could only go to Heaven if they proved that they were good and showed their love of God at their church, so everyone that wanted to go to Heaven when they died had to go to church. The Pope held power over the church, and he could close the church, cancel services, and excommunicate people. If the church was closed/services were canceled, then people wouldn't be able to show their loyalty to God and they couldn't go to heaven, and if they had been excommunicated by the Pope, that meant they weren't allowed to go to Heaven unless the Pope lifted the excommunication. The Pope/Christian church could use this power to threaten people and therefore have a lot of power over everybody; this was how King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta.
What is a selection of emperor by heaven called?
mandate of heaven
What do Vikings call Heaven?
They believed that Heaven is a place were you fight all die and if you die you will be alive the next day again and fight more They called it Valhalla. Heaven is not described in the Christian, Jewish, or Muslim religions, but in the Viking religion it is much like earth except that everything is perfect. There is plenty to eat and drink, and no hardship.
How do Christian concepts of heaven and hell differ from the Greeks' idea of Hades?
The Underworld in Greek mythology is a place where everyone goes when they die, the bad the good, everyone. There is no heaven or hell.In Christian mythology it is thought the good people go to Heaven while the bad people or 'sinners' go to Hell.
When was the concept of Heaven and Hell added to the Christian Doctrine?
The concepts of heaven and hell, as we know them, appear to have entered Judaism at the end of the Babylonian Exile, although they appear not to have been fully accepted by the Sadducees. The concepts of heaven and hell would have been accepted by the very earliest followers of Christianity.
How do christianconcepts of heaven and hell differ from the Greeks idea of hades?
In Greek mythology there is no heaven or hell, there is only The Underworld, presided over by the God of the dead Hades. The Underworld is a place of rest and protection, everyone goes there when they die; sinners, saints, everyone.
How are judaism and Christainity different?
Judaism does not believe in or accept the following Christian concepts: 1. Original Sin 2. The Christian definition of sin 3. The Christian concept of messiah 4. The existence of heaven and hell 5. The concept of the trinity 6. The existence of the devil 7. The Christian concept of angels 8. The Christian Old and New Testaments
Is Heaven Shall Burn a Christian band?
No -- anti-Christian.
Is it fair if the non-Christian does good but does not go to heaven?
The non-Christian sees this as entirely fair, because he believes that the Christian heaven does not even exist. Not only do non-Christians not go to heaven when they die, but Christians do not either.
Where does a born again Christian's soul go after death?
If there is a heaven and if people have souls, then a born again Christian's soul goes to heaven, just as the souls of other Christians do. If there is no heaven, then it makes no difference to be a born again Christian.
Do Christian Scientists believe in Heaven?
They do, but not in the same concept as other Christian churches. Christian Scientists believe that heaven and hell are just a state of mind and not actual places such as the bible teaches.
What is the holiest site for Christian people?
heaven
The happiest place in the world?
heaven if you are a christian
Is reincarnation Christian?
No, Christians believe in heaven.
What is the Christian heaven called?
I don't think there is a specific name for it. It is just called heaven.
