How 6 Religions Think the World Will End

Imagine waking up on the final day of the world. For thousands of years, civilizations have looked toward the horizon and wondered: How does it all end? In this video, we explore the "End of Days" through the lens of six major world religions. We aren't just looking at destruction; we’re looking at what these stories reveal about humanity, morality, and the hope for what comes next. From the molten rivers of Zoroastrianism to the infinite cosmic breaths of Hinduism, we dive deep into the fascinating world of eschatology. What we cover in this deep dive: 0:00 Introduction 1:42 Zoroastrianism: The Renovation of the World 4:00 Judaism: The Messianic Age & Justice 5:55 Christianity: The Book of Revelation & New Creation 8:33 Islam: The Hour and the Day of Accountability 11:08 Hinduism: The Cycles of Time and the Kali Yuga 13:39 Buddhism: Impermanence and the Seven Suns 15:48 Conclusion Whether you view these as literal prophecies, historical symbols, or warnings about our present world, the similarities across cultures are impossible to ignore. Learn More: Sources & Further Reading Below. Zoroastrianism Eschatology i. In Zoroastrianism and Zoroastrian Influence: https://www.iranicaonline.org/article... Frašo.kərəti — The Final Renovation of Creation: https://www.iranicaonline.org/article... The Question of Religious Influence: The Case of Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and Christianity: https://doi.org/10.1093/jaarel/LIII.2... Judaism Israel in Second Temple Eschatological and Apocalyptic Literature: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/... Resurrection of All for Judgment or of the Righteous as Salvation?: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/... Daniel 7, 12 and the New Testament Passion–Resurrection Predictions: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journa... Christianity Eschatology and Apocalyptic: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/... An Exploration of Modern Christian Dispensationalism: https://www.jstor.org/stable/41681806 Resurrection, Transformation, and Deification: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/... Islam Death, Resurrection, and the Hereafter: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/... Bodily Resurrection in the Qurʾān and Syriac Anti-Tritheist Debate: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5913/... The Qur’anic Mushrikūn and the Resurrection: https://www.jstor.org/stable/41811251 Hinduism Hindu Cosmology: https://www.encyclopedia.com/environm... Cosmic Cycles, Cosmology, and Cosmography: https://referenceworks.brill.com/disp... Shiva and Shaivism — Pralaya and Cyclical Destruction: https://www.encyclopedia.com/internat... Buddhism The Seven Suns — Sattasūriya Sutta: https://suttacentral.net/an7.66/en/su... The Development of Mappō Thought in Japan: https://brill.com/display/book/edcoll... The Problem of God in Buddhism: https://www.cambridge.org/core/elemen... #EndOfTheWorld #Religion #History #Eschatology #Philosophy #AncientHistory #Apocalypse #WhatIf #Documentary #Theology #ComparativeReligion #comparativereligion