Most of us are interested about the concept of heaven and hell, even if we do not believe in it. We humans have questioned what happens when we die for millennia – the belief in heaven and hell can be found in practically every primitive and modern culture and religion.
Nothing, however, can disturb our imagination like the question of what hell looks like in real life.
In practically all cultures, religions, and philosophies, there are some fascinating concepts of hell. One thing is certain: that is not a location you would ever want to visit.
Here’s a rundown of various popular faiths’ interpretations of Hell.
1. Christianity
People who commit sins will spend eternity in hell, or the underworld, according to Christianity.
Hell is supposed to be a combination of the Greek notion of Hades, which is a place of perpetual torment, and the Jewish concept of Gehenna, which is a place of eternal burning.
The Bible repeatedly mentions the existence of a place known as hell. In the New Testament alone, there are approximately 162 references to hell. And the Lord Jesus Christ told about 70 of these allusions.
2. Islamic
Sinners will be made to wear garments of fire and is lashed with rods of iron, if they try to flee, they are hauled back and ordered to taste the conflagration’s anguish.
Muslims believe in Jannat (heaven) and Jahanum (heaven) (hell). The sinners are tortured and punished to the point of death.
It will be filled by people who do not believe in God, those who have broken his commandments, and those who have rejected his messengers after the Day of Judgement.
3. Judaism
Hell, according to Jewish traditions, is not fully corporeal; rather, it resembles a deep sense of guilt.
It’s worth noting that some Jews believe in the existence of a legendary place known as Sheol, but this is more of a stopover than anything else.
According to the Jews, this is more of a location where the soul is cleansed than a place where penalties are administered.
All Jews, it is said, are supposed to go to this dark and gloomy realm once they die before going to Heaven.
4. Hinduism
In Hinduism, a person’s stay in hell is not always permanent. Once the punishment period has passed, the souls are reborn as lower or higher creatures, depending on their virtues.
After death, sinners are punished in Naraka, the Hindu counterpart of Hell. It’s said to be in the far south of the universe, beneath the earth.
The number and names of hells, as well as the types of sinners consigned to each one, differ from one text to the next; however, numerous scriptures mention 28 hells.
Like most religions, Hinduism believes in both Hell and Heaven. Swarga is the Hindu word for Heaven, and Naraka is the Hindu word for Hell. Yamraj is the Hindu god of the afterlife and the underworld.
He is the one who directs people’s spirits after they pass away. He is supposed to be joined by Chitragupt, another guy.
Chitragupt takes track of all your deeds and assigns you to either hell or heaven based on them.
