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'''Resurrection''' refers to the revival of previously dead humans to some degree of existence on Earth which can range from limping about the place, moaning, and [[zombie|feasting on humans]], to shifting a [[Jesus|massive boulder out of ones resting place in order to walk the Earth as the Son of God once again]]. | '''Resurrection''' refers to the revival of previously dead humans to some degree of existence on Earth which can range from limping about the place, moaning, and [[zombie|feasting on humans]], to shifting a [[Jesus|massive boulder out of ones resting place in order to walk the Earth as the Son of God once again]]. | ||
| − | The [[Abrahamic religion]]s of [[Judaism]], [[Christianity]] and [[Islam]] all refer at some point in their holy texts to some degree of resurrection from the dead on [[ | + | The [[Abrahamic religion]]s of [[Judaism]], [[Christianity]] and [[Islam]] all refer at some point in their holy texts to some degree of resurrection from the dead on [[Judgment Day]] to face [[God]], and to find out what happens in the afterlife. |
Although the three Abrahamic religions - as well as several other religions - make reference to the occurrence of resurrection, there is no solid evidence in recent times of a human corpse becoming reanimated and walking on Earth after death, either with or without a soul. The last recorded resurrection was that of [[Jesus Christ]] in roughly 33AD<ref>[http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%2016&version=NIV Bible Gateway - Mark 16:1-19, NIV]</ref> and that's if you take the Bible as proof. | Although the three Abrahamic religions - as well as several other religions - make reference to the occurrence of resurrection, there is no solid evidence in recent times of a human corpse becoming reanimated and walking on Earth after death, either with or without a soul. The last recorded resurrection was that of [[Jesus Christ]] in roughly 33AD<ref>[http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%2016&version=NIV Bible Gateway - Mark 16:1-19, NIV]</ref> and that's if you take the Bible as proof. | ||
Revision as of 19:31, 21 February 2010
Resurrection refers to the revival of previously dead humans to some degree of existence on Earth which can range from limping about the place, moaning, and feasting on humans, to shifting a massive boulder out of ones resting place in order to walk the Earth as the Son of God once again.
The Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam all refer at some point in their holy texts to some degree of resurrection from the dead on Judgment Day to face God, and to find out what happens in the afterlife.
Although the three Abrahamic religions - as well as several other religions - make reference to the occurrence of resurrection, there is no solid evidence in recent times of a human corpse becoming reanimated and walking on Earth after death, either with or without a soul. The last recorded resurrection was that of Jesus Christ in roughly 33AD[1] and that's if you take the Bible as proof.
Which we don't.
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Christianity
Resurrection is mentioned numerous times throughout the Bible - both the Resurrection of Christ and the resurrection of humankind to face Christ on Judgement Day.
“”Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.
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Christianity teaches that the basis for Christian hope lies in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and without this mankind would be "trapped in our own sin and weakness."[3]
Other uses
The notion of "resurrection" is also affiliated today with the revival of deceased humans to walk the Earth, devoid of a soul. These walking undead creatures, known as "zombies", have several characteristics that differentiate them from the average living human;
- zombies are technically dead,
- zombies walk around emitting low moaning noises,[4]
- zombies feast on the brains of humans.[5]
As aforementioned, no zombie holocaust has yet been recorded. Or maybe that's because no one was left alive to record it... eh? Yeah... think about it.
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Bible Gateway - Mark 16:1-19, NIV
- ↑ Bible Gateway - Luke 14:14, NIV
- ↑ http://www.gospel.com/topics/resurrect
- ↑ Not to be confused with English people
- ↑ Whether some humans also engage in this activity is disputable.