Death and the Afterlife Flashcards
In Christianity who judges you and how?
In Christianity, when you die, you are judged by God and he decides based on choices you made in your life where you go.
Who was Boethius and what did he say about God and Judgement?
Boethius was a Roman philosopher who when in prison wrote a book, in the book he mentioned that everybody has freewill and can do what they want. However, God does nothing to prevent anything bad. He once said: “God is the watcher on the hill,”
Which parable best describes God and how he judges people?
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats.
What is the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats about?
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats is about God who is the judge, judging both the good people and the bad people. In this parable the good people who have made moral choices in their life are represented by the Sheep. The goats are the immoral people who have made bad choices, they are the bad people.
What did the sheep (good people) do?
The sheep (good people) fed people when they were hungry and gave them shelter when they had none. When they helped those people they were helping God and were helping people in his name. The good were judged and because of their actions could go to heaven..
What did the goats (bad people) do?
The goats (bad people) did not help everyone and did not help God, because of this he put the goats on the right and the sheep on the left. The goats on the right were sent to hell where they would be punished.
What is the Book of Judgement?
The Book of Judgement is believed in by SOME Christians but NOT ALL. These Christians believe that when you died you will be bodily resurrected and brought before God on his throne where he will Judge you through the Book of Judgement. The Book of Judgement has a record of everyone’s actions good and bad.
What is an epitaph?
A phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.
What might happen at a Christian funeral?
You must get at least 5 points in order to be right.
- Bible Reading
- Sad/Favourite music played
- Buried/Cremated
- Flowers
- People wear dark clothing
- Words said by vicar and families
- Wake
- Mourning
- Candles
What did Jesus say about death in John 11:25?
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;
Why do people wear dark colours at a Christian funeral?
People wear dark clothing as a sign of their sadness however, in some cases bright clothing is preferred as even though it is a sad time, we are happy that the person has reached heaven.
Why are their flowers at a traditional Christian funeral?
The flowers are sent as a tribute to the person and it also represents the beauty of the new life and a better place. It shows God promised a wonderful new life following death.
Why are candles sometimes lit at a Christian funeral?
Candles represent Jesus and how he is the “light of the world”
What does the minister say during the burial?
“We commit this body to the ground, earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust.”
What are the alternatives for an atheist funeral?
There will be more memories and no bible readings, possibly no candles as they represent Jesus. Instead of the minister saying a few words it will most likely be a close family member or friend saying a few words. Some favourites songs may also be an option.
