People have always been fascinated with life after death. Every religion, for example, answers the question, "What happens to us after we die"" A major difference for Americans is that people previously obtained their information, comfort, and beliefs from their traditional religious teachings. Today it is more common for Americans to seek alternative avenues when exploring information about life after death. While a 1999 Gallup poll found that only 13 percent of Americans today attend weekly church service, books, movies, television, and professions that deal with the topic of life after death are on the increase.

Professional Guidance

Although traditional religion is still a factor in molding America's belief system in matters of life after death, more Americans today are investigating alternative views. In addition to the clergy, psychologists, physicians, and psychics are becoming more mainstream as sources of information about the afterlife. Today it is common practice to seek...