judgement

• Judaism teaches that there will be a day of Judgement or Day of the Lord. On this day, God will judge/ evaluate all actions and deeds of all individuals.
• This judgement determines a soul's ultimate destiny and fate in the afterlife.
• If a person has lived a good and righteous life, they will be gifted with Olam Ha Ba. (The world to come)
• If an individual has lived a life of sin and wrongdoing, they will be punished with eternal damnation. This is a punishment not taken lightly.
• God's judgement is believed to be fair and just.
• Some Jews believe they will be judged by God after death, while others believe they will be judged by both God and the Messiah on the Day of Judgement.
• ANALYSIS

  Concept of eternal punishment seems harsh and unforgiving.
• ANALYSIS

  Fate determined by God makes it feel like you have a limited control over your life.
• ANALYSIS

  Following all 613 commandments is difficult. Could be argued that humans are set up for failure.
• ANALYSIS

  Emphasis on sin and judgement may cause feelings of guilt and shame.
• ANALYSIS

  Belief of spending an eternity with God after death may be comforting to most.
• ANALYSIS

  Belief in judgement may motivate people to life a righteous and ethical life.