Applied Catholic theology Flashcards
Resurrection
The raising of the body to life after death. Catholics believe that Jesus rose from the dead.
Heaven
Eternal existence in God’s presence
Magisterium
The teaching authority of the church that comes from the Pope and Bishops.
Eternal life
Spiritual existence in Heaven after the death of the body
Soul
The spiritual part of a human that can never die. The part created by God that lives on after the death of the body.
Hell
Lack of God for eternity
Judgement
Judging someone based on their actions. Catholics believe that God will judge people on how they have lived their lives.
Death
The end of physical life. Catholics see death as a change rather than an ending.
What does the word euthanasia mean?
Easy or gentle death
Pope JP quote on euthanasia
“I confirm that euthanasia is wrong as it breaks the laws of God”
Peter Signer quote on euthanasia
“We should end the suffering of patients who know they are dying and want to do it Peacefully”
Catholic beliefs about palliative care
1 Do not murder
2 Natural death
3 Sanctity of life
Where is euthanasia illegal
UK
Where can we see thoughts about suffering’s purpose from the magisterium
Salvifici doloris
What argument argues that if you allow one person to die it can create a ___ ___
Slippery slope
Useless faith verse
“And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.”
Christ dying for our sins verse paul
“Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures” - Paul
Immortal verse paul
“The dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. The mortal will become immortal.”
Nicene creed on jesus resurrection
“On the third day he rose again”
Richard dawkins quote on euthanasia
If your pet is dying in pain, you will be condemned for cruelty if you do not summon the vet to give him a general anaesthetic from which he will not come round. But if your doctor performs exactly the same merciful service for you when you are dying in pain, he runs the risk of being prosecuted for murder.” -The God Delusion
Richard dawkins quote on life after death
“I fear the process of dying but when you’re dead, you don’t know anything.” - Piers morgan show
Jesus’ parable about life after death
- sheep and the goats
- Rich man and lazaurus
- Unmerciful servant
Catholic beliefs about Heaven and Hell
- banquet or feast
- unrepented sinners lack salvation
- lack of God
- eternal joy