Recent studies of the evolution of religion have revealed the cognitive underpinnings of belief in supernatural agents, the role of ritual in promoting cooperation, and the contribution of morally punishing high gods to the growth and stabilization of human society. The universality of religion across human society points to a deep evolutionary past. However, specific traits of nascent religios...

In Japan, the term sh?katsu—referred as planning for later life and afterlife—has gained popularity due to high amount of mass media exposure in recent years. This paper examines sh?katsu from active aging framework, contending that is an important activity contributes aging, process conscientious encourages older Japanese people remain active. Data this study were obtained qualitative intervie...

Abstract Scholarship and research in the field of thanatology require creative responses to address contemporary concerns regarding how people – individually collectively make sense events experiences associated with death dying. This present study focuses on broader Islamic traditions experience afterlife provides a conceptual overview practices mourning memoria. offers an exploration consider...