Describe the variations you would expect in the impact of these various views on the hope or trust that may comfort the Christian believer who is facing death and its aftermath.

Gather information by doing the following:

Interview at least two representatives in a pastoral role from Roman Catholicism, Seventh Day Adventism, Latter Day Saints, Jehovah's Witnesses, or other traditions and backgrounds, eliciting as full an explanation of their tradition's perspectives on the intermediate state as possible.
Research at least one academic journal article comparing and contrasting views regarding the intermediate state.
Based on what you learn from the interviews and research, write a 500-word paper addressing the following:

Present your findings on the major views regarding the intermediate state.
Describe the variations you would expect in the impact of these various views on the hope or trust that may comfort the Christian believer who is facing death and its aftermath.