Philosopher Claims to Prove Afterlife Exists, Outlines Seven Levels of Heaven

An Oxford-educated philosopher, Chris Carter, has put forth a theory that death is not final but rather the beginning of a journey into an afterlife. Carter's work outlines a conceptualization of heaven and hell, proposing seven distinct 'levels' of existence beyond physical death.

Carter's ideas, detailed in his latest book, suggest that immediately after death, individuals do not immediately perceive a divine presence. He posits that "we are too primitive" in our immediate post-death state to comprehend the divine. Instead, the newly departed are said to enter a transitional phase.

Levels of the Afterlife

Drawing on concepts from spiritualism and psychic research, particularly the work of Frederic Myers, Carter describes a journey through seven planes of the afterlife. Myers, a founder of the Society for Psychical Research, viewed Hades not as a place of damnation but as a temporary resting place. Carter adapts this, suggesting that the initial stages of the afterlife are for processing the Earthly life.

He contrasts this with conventional religious depictions of hell, stating that hell, in his view, is more akin to a "fire of the mind" or a profound psychological distress, rather than a physical place of torture. This internal struggles and regrets are the primary components of this 'hellish' experience.

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Carter's theory suggests that the concept of 'selfishness' plays a significant role in the post-death experience. Individuals perceived as 'selfish' may face prolonged periods of psychological torment as they confront the consequences of their actions. This internal reckoning is a core element of the lower planes of existence.

Conversely, the higher levels of heaven are described as realms of increasing spiritual awareness and connection. Reaching these levels depends on the individual's spiritual growth and moral development during their life. Carter's framework implies a form of spiritual evolution that continues after death, where individuals gradually ascend through these planes.

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The philosopher's work is based on his interpretation of spiritualist phenomena and philosophical arguments. He aims to provide a framework that offers proof of an afterlife, challenging traditional views of mortality and eternal judgment. His findings are published in his latest book.

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