my reflection~
I believe that all religions have a purpose for what they do, and although it is strict and harsh, it all comes with a reason behind it. No matter what religion, people must face death at some point, and when the time comes for your loved ones to leave, it is a very bitter experience but all religions take it in a different way. For example,
I found it interesting how the Jews try not to use a coffin when they bury someone, as when they do not use the coffin, the body decomposes faster and becomes one with the earth. I liked how they valued life very special, as killing someone or taking away their life is the same as destroying the whole world, while saving a persons life is like saving the entire world. I believe that not leaving the body until after the burial is a great way to show a sign of respect, that you actually care and feel sorry for the death itself. It is an unfortunate event that we cannot take back, and that they have to appreciate the persons life.
Christianity was the one religion that I at least knew a little about before I started researching. Compared to the other religions, there aren't many different rituals that take place, and is quite straight forward. I liked the fact that it was simple, but I think that the rituals could have been a little longer and more diverse, because most were hymns and prayers. I think by not having a lot of different rituals, it kind of shows less respect compared to the others, not that I think it wrong, but I believe that there wouldn't have been any harm if there were different services throughout the funeral.
When I first started reading the information on Hinduism, I found out that they had many strict rules that must be followed. The idea of cremation for everybody slightly scared me, because I don't think I would be able to take in the fact that my family members or relatives are being wrapped in a cloth and burned into ashes, then the ashes being sprinkled into the nearest river, most likely the Ganges River. I found it interesting how the skull was cracked to let the soul out of the body. Although I would not like to see it in person, it is a unique ceremony that none of the other religions do. I believe that the idea of reincarnation is realistic, as people may be reborn in different forms, as we just circle our life over and over.
The Islamic religion was different to the others because it was held outside, instead of inside. I found the idea of the two angels very creative and beautiful, as the decisions they make there can change their whole afterlife. I also found it unique of having the black and white ram as a sign of death. The other religions had crosses, tombstones, flowers, and others but the Islamic religion had a different idea.
I have never actually looked up this much about the rituals and what happens when a Jewish, Christian, Muslim or Hindu person dies, so it was an interesting experience and I learned a lot from it. I enjoyed doing this project over all and although it took a long time to research all the different religions, the things I learned were very interesting and to learn about the culture of some people around the world. :)
I found it interesting how the Jews try not to use a coffin when they bury someone, as when they do not use the coffin, the body decomposes faster and becomes one with the earth. I liked how they valued life very special, as killing someone or taking away their life is the same as destroying the whole world, while saving a persons life is like saving the entire world. I believe that not leaving the body until after the burial is a great way to show a sign of respect, that you actually care and feel sorry for the death itself. It is an unfortunate event that we cannot take back, and that they have to appreciate the persons life.
Christianity was the one religion that I at least knew a little about before I started researching. Compared to the other religions, there aren't many different rituals that take place, and is quite straight forward. I liked the fact that it was simple, but I think that the rituals could have been a little longer and more diverse, because most were hymns and prayers. I think by not having a lot of different rituals, it kind of shows less respect compared to the others, not that I think it wrong, but I believe that there wouldn't have been any harm if there were different services throughout the funeral.
When I first started reading the information on Hinduism, I found out that they had many strict rules that must be followed. The idea of cremation for everybody slightly scared me, because I don't think I would be able to take in the fact that my family members or relatives are being wrapped in a cloth and burned into ashes, then the ashes being sprinkled into the nearest river, most likely the Ganges River. I found it interesting how the skull was cracked to let the soul out of the body. Although I would not like to see it in person, it is a unique ceremony that none of the other religions do. I believe that the idea of reincarnation is realistic, as people may be reborn in different forms, as we just circle our life over and over.
The Islamic religion was different to the others because it was held outside, instead of inside. I found the idea of the two angels very creative and beautiful, as the decisions they make there can change their whole afterlife. I also found it unique of having the black and white ram as a sign of death. The other religions had crosses, tombstones, flowers, and others but the Islamic religion had a different idea.
I have never actually looked up this much about the rituals and what happens when a Jewish, Christian, Muslim or Hindu person dies, so it was an interesting experience and I learned a lot from it. I enjoyed doing this project over all and although it took a long time to research all the different religions, the things I learned were very interesting and to learn about the culture of some people around the world. :)