Choose the reasons which would be used FOR the existence of the afterlife:
To help us cope with our deaths and those of others
Lack of Proof
Reassurance that there is a purpose for this life.
If God was omnibenevolent He would not want death to be the end.
Concepts of the afterlife seem impossible / improbable.
There are so many conflicting views, how can we be sure that it exists at all?
Choose the reasons that would be used to argue AGAINST the existence of the afterlife
ALL Christians believe that the 'soul' refers to...
.... your conscience
.... your essential self
.... your unconscious mind
Define 'ensoulment'
When God breathed the 'breath of life' into Adam. (Genesis 2:7)
When the Body and soul are in conflict.
MOST Christians believe that the soul is...
Immaterial
Immanent
Immortal
Some christians reject ❌ of the soul and argue that the soul is not immortal or ❌. For these Christians the term 'soul' doesn't refer to a separate ❌ but rather the body's ❌ or primary activity. Thus you might say that these Christian believe that your soul is what your body is ❌ to do (ie. do ❌ and love God). This idea is known by philosophers as ❌.
They believe that the body soul( body, soul ) wants to be bad good( bad, good ) and enjoy physical pleasure, while the body soul( body, soul ) wants to be good bad( good, bad ) and be with God.
According to the Church there are two distinct judgements. Immediately after , the perfectly just are given the reward of the Beatific (direct personal contact with ) in Heaven, while repentant sinners are cleansed in , and sinners are immediately committed to torment in Hell.
Which of these are ideas about 'General Judgement'?
The Day of Judgement, which is the last day when God judges the whole of humanity. Resurrected bodily as well as soul.
Humanity is judged individually, but all at the same time. Resurrection of the soul.
'Jesus paying for our actions so that we are again at one with God and able to enter into Heaven'
The Atonement
Salvation
Salvation is....
Being saved from Hell by Jesus' actions
The act of Jesus dying on the cross.
Why is Jesus' Death a key event in the grand narrative of Christianity?
It was what started Christianity
It links together much of the history of Christianity, eg. the Limbo of the Fathers, The Fall, Atonement/Salvation
Jesus could be considered the 'perfect judge' because he understands our suffering as He too has lived and suffered on Earth, as well as being fully human and fully divine.
What are the Roman Catholic beliefs about PURGATORY?
Here souls are cleansed of sin
Could be considered a state of mind
A denial of the 'Beautific vision'
A place of no more suffering
Many souls go here, where they are prepared to go to Heaven
Christian Universalists believe that everyone will end up here.
A place of eternal torture an everlasting fire
Will house anyone who has committed a minor sin and repented
Those who do good and care for others will be found here
What are Christian views about HEAVEN?
People who believe in God will be here
Those who do good and care for others will be found here.
Includes being with God for eternity
Beautific Vision
What are the Christian ideas about HELL?
Will house Satan and his fellow Demons
People who show no regret for their sins will be here
Give three reasons why funerals would be considered for the BEREAVED.
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Not Here
One reason that funerals are considered to be for the DECEASED is that it allows release for their soul.
What are the Last Rites? Who receives them?
Includes the Anointing of the Poor
Includes the Anointing of the Sick, a sacrement
Includes Confessions
Received by dying Catholics
Received by homeless Methodists
Choose the correct purpose of the funeral rite given.
Hymns - To bring the community together
Hymns - To proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus' resurrection
The Committal - To dispose of the dead reverently
The Committal - To honour a life and commend the dead
Decoration of the church with white flowers - To take leave of a body and help people to say farewell
Decoration of the church with white flowers - To warn of the finality of death and set people to look to Heaven
'A ceremonial act or custom during the funeral or burial of the deceased' is known as a....
Funeral Rite
Parable