They believed that once you die, you go on living in another world. Since they thought this they were buried with all kinds of goods that would be useful to them in the afterlife.
Yep! They believed in 13 heavens and 9 hells.
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They did. Both Mayans and Aztecs have versions of heaven and hell. On the website 'library.thinkquest' there is a brief but informative piece on these civilization's beliefs of afterlife.
because they felt offendedWhat was the only hope of spirits in the afterlife?
Different cultures and religions have varying beliefs about where the spirits of the dead go after passing from this world. Some believe in an afterlife, while others believe in reincarnation or that the spirits remain on Earth in some form. Ultimately, the answer to this question depends on individual beliefs and cultural traditions.
yes they do believe in afterlife
That was the belief of the egyptians back in their day....and some people still believe that the spirits of the pharoahs are still inside the pyramids....
Belief in the afterlife, but it's not that uncommon.
What is the afterlife
The destination of our spirits after death is a topic that varies depending on individual beliefs and religious teachings. Some believe in an afterlife where spirits go to a place like heaven or hell, while others believe in reincarnation or that the spirit simply ceases to exist. Ultimately, the answer to this question is subjective and can differ based on personal beliefs.
No they did not. Nor did they believe in Heaven or in any form of reward in the afterlife for a blameless life. Their idea of the afterlife was that the spirit of the deceased would inhabit a shady and misty sort of underworld. Its lot would only be somewhat alleviated by his descendants' punctuality in making regular offerings to their ancestors' spirits.
AnswerIt is certainly not necessary to believe in the Abrahamic God to believe in an afterlife. Many religions offer hope for an afterlife in return for belief in their gods. However, to believe in an afterlife, but not believe in any gods, is a form of spiritualism.