Afterlife and funereal Flashcards

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Q

Christian afterlife beliefs

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eternal life after death received - result of faith
entry to heaven depend on persons response to Jesus Resurrection expected bc J resurrected
hell /heaven

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Name what the main theme in Christianity is

and the 8 things that happen

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resurrection-Vicar wears white -symbolise R
service starts “I am resurrection & life”
prefer burial coffin sprinkled with holy water
if cremated -ashes scattered
holy communion
bible readings
hymns /songs of worship
priest talks about persons life-eulogy
service ends”Earth to earth ,ashes to ashes ,dust to dust.”

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Muslim belief on afterlife

and the term akirah.

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Akirah-is determined by ones deeds on earth
soul released straight after death
hell and paradise described in Quran-
paradise 4 believers who live righteously.

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State the things that may happen at Muslim funeral

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sit nxt to dying p-read from Quran /help recite shahadah
lie facing mecca
last words heard adhan
body washed and prepared for funeral
imam leads prayers
usually only men attend
buried
simple ceremony 
no expensive memorials
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