In these troubling times when terrorism and war bring death close to home, "Is Death the End?" addresses that universal anxiety that lies just below the surface of our conscious acts and decision making. Even persons with religious affiliation often think about death with terror and believe it is the end of everything. This essay is a bold reflection that opens doors for hope, sharing an enriched vision of the miracle of life.

Portuguese author Reverend Manuel Pedro Cardoso brings a new voice to the Western Hemisphere by examining several key Christian concepts and skillfully blending them...