THESIS
Death is imminent
Many people believe that they have conquered death
Preparation for death varies among cultures and religions
People claim to have communicated with the dead
Life expectencies have increased
Thesis Statement= Through the use of channeling, scientifically extending life expectancies, and conducting rituals for the ill, the human race has been attempting to circumnavigate death without prevail.
1st Paragraph
Humans have been working to extend lives
What kills the most people?
How long have we extended the life expectancies?
There are an increasing number of centenarians
The average American is expected to live to be 78.11 years old
Ancient humans from the Roman area were only expected to live between 22-25 years
2nd Paragraph
Different rituals are conducted in preparation for an afterlife
How many people belive in an afterlife?
How do other cultures view death?
Asian cultures avoid the number "4"
Chistians practice the last rites
The Hindu culture believes that the deceased's spirit watches over its family for 10 days
3rd Paragraph
People belive they can overcome the barrier between the living and the dead
Who thought of taking to the dead?
Can people really talk to the dead?
"Channeling" is the process of communicating with a spirit of a person
NDE's are Near Death Experiences
A "tunnel vision" feeling is associated with NDE's
Thomas Edison is believed to have thought of communicating with the dead
Cool idea for a topic. Suggestion: maybe in your 3rd paragraph under your first point you could include something about any well-known paranormal interactions that have occurred.
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