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What is heaven?

  • Written by Joanne M. Pierce, Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
Illustration of Dante's Paradiso.Giovanni di Paolo

When a family member or a friend passes away, we often find ourselves reflecting on the question “where are they now?” As mortal beings, it is a question of ultimate significance to each of us.

Different cultural groups, and different individuals within them, respond with numerous,...

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