The passage of time is causing traditional religions to die. Western allopathic medicine can now pinpoint the moment of death within the body. Eastern religions, however, incorporate pre-existing traditions into their practices. These traditions include Buddhism as well as Hinduism and Bon which is an indigenous Tibetan religion. Bon includes shamanic belief, practices to banish demons, and rituals that deal with the transmigration of the soul after death. These religious traditions combine to create a complex system that explains the stages of dying.
Traditional religions are dying with time
Traditional religions are long considered to be dying, but there are many recent examples that show this is changing. For example, the Asatru faith is a new type of faith in Iceland. It doesn't have a particular doctrine and instead celebrates ancient customs, mythology, and history. It is active in social and environmental issues and has become a popular option among Icelanders. Similar movements have emerged throughout Europe, including Druidry in the UK. Some Asatru members are motivated conservative traditional values, and have clashed in the past with others who believe otherwise.
Western allopathic medical programs are capable of locating a momentary death in the body.
Allopathic medicine refers to a form of medicine that uses drugs for symptoms. These methods are focused on specific organ systems and don't consider the possibility of death. Although "allopathy", once a term used to denigrate alternative medicines, it has been adopted by Western medical systems as a more appropriate term.
Eastern religions incorporate pre-existing indigenous traditions
The geographical distinction between East and West in religion is not precise and is largely meaningless in today's context of global transculturation. However, certain aspects of East or West religions can be compared.
Protestantism
As a response to the teachings of both the Eastern Orthodox Church and the medieval Catholic Church, the Protestant movement was created at the start of the 16th century. It was one of three major forces in Christianity that grew and spread throughout Europe. It influenced many European countries' social, political, as well as cultural lives.
Tibetan tradition
Some people claim that Tibetan tradition is a dying faith, while others disagree. According to Tibetan tradition, the dead are still connected to this world up until 21 days after they die. It means that loved ones can still communicate and support them in letting go of their past lives. This is a very comforting tradition. However it is important to keep in mind that the mind is still subtle.
Orthodox Catholicism
The decline of Orthodox Catholicism in the West is due to the changes made by the Roman Catholic Church. The Catholic Church views the church in a different way than Orthodox Catholicism. The Orthodox Church emphasizes the importance of baptism, which is an act of cleansing and re-admission to the Church.