D&A: HEAVEN Flashcards
What does heaven have to be described as?
Figuratively, with different metaphors and symbols.
What metaphor of God usually helps people understand?
Of a mighty ruler seated on a throne in charge of his kingdom.
How does the Lord’s Prayer begin?
“Our Father, who art in heaven…”
What is heaven also explained as?
Somewhere where there will be no more suffering, no pain and no death, where sin will be washed away.
What has the Catholic tradition usually been expressed in terms of?
The beatific vision described by Aquinas.
What did Williams wonder?
Whether an eternity in heaven would really be desirable.
What did Williams argue that part of our pleasure comes from?
Making choices about what we will do with our limited lifespans.
What did Williams state about this pleasure in heaven?
If we have time to choose absolutely everything, and have infinite time for everything to be achieved, the pleasure is gone.
What is the issue of personal identity in relation to heaven?
If we were incapable of feeling pain and incapable of negative emotions and wrongdoing, it is difficult to see how we could still be the same person.
What is salvation?
Jesus came down to earth to show us that if we live a good life then we can spend forever in heaven with God.
What does Revelation 21:4 state about heaven?
“There will be no more mourning or crying or pain.”
What do Protestants tend to view heaven as?
An everlasting existence where people are reunited with their loved ones and able to worship God daily.
