Afterlife and funereal Flashcards
Christian afterlife beliefs
eternal life after death received - result of faith
entry to heaven depend on persons response to Jesus Resurrection expected bc J resurrected
hell /heaven
Name what the main theme in Christianity is
and the 8 things that happen
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.”
Muslim belief on afterlife
and the term akirah.
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.
State the things that may happen at Muslim funeral
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