1.8: Eschatology

Question 1

How many states are there after death?

Answer 1

Catholics believe that there are 3 states after death heaven, hell and purgatory

Question 2

Heaven:

Answer 2

• Christians believe heaven is a place of perfection with God
• It is complete goodness and love, where one is in the beatific of God always

Question 3

Hell:

Answer 3

• A place of eternal pain and suffering; it is the complete absence from God
• It is a place where those who have refused the love of God go.

Question 4

Purgatory:

Answer 4

• A place believed only by Catholics.
• It is a place of waiting where our sins are forgiven, and we are made ready for heaven, if we accept the love of God. It is purposeful suffering.

Question 5

Why teachings about life after death are important:

Answer 5

• Catholics believe that the fact we are judged means we should try to live good lives.
• Means that Catholics will follow scripture, the teaching of the Church, and take part in the Mass and the sacraments; They will not live sinful lives.
• It also means that Catholics will feel that their lives have a purpose.