God and the Hereafter

GOD AND THE HEREAFTER world of the Hereafter that we regard as valid in other matters. Developing a scientific theory requires that one begins with a hypothesis, engages in observation, and then seeks to verify the theory in the light of the knowledge one gains from observation. If this three-point formula is employed concerning the existence of the world of the Hereafter, we can obtain supportive evidence or probability, another name for which is certainty in scientific terms. While studying this issue, one fact that emerges is the distinction of man from other creatures. A unique feature of man is that he has the concept of ‘tomorrow’—the future. The minerals, plants and animals do not have this concept of ‘tomorrow’. From this observation, we learn that other than man, the destination of all creatures is only ‘today’—the present. In contrast, man’s destination relates to the forthcoming ‘tomorrow’. Man’s body is made up of innumerable cells. Every