Eschatology Flashcards
The Final Judgement
The earth would be destroyed and all people would be judged on the last day
Particular judgement
immediately after death; based on their actions. Results in heaven, hell or purgatory
What did the Second Vatican Council teach?
No-one is predestined for heaven or hell; people have free will to accept or reject God
Quote to back the Second Vatican Council
‘We know not the day nor the hour… we must be constantly vigilant’
Lumen Gentium 48
How to prepare for the end of time?
Follow Jesus’ teachings
Keep faith in God
Perform good actions
Signs of the end of time
The Bible says that there will be cosmic disasters – frightening events ……
….the sun darkening or stars falling from heaven
Jesus will return to earth, to judge all humans
Quote to talk about sin
“It was necessary that there should be sin; but all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well”
Bodily resurrection
When Jesus returns to earth he will physically raise all those who have died
Quote to back bodily resurrection
‘We look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come’. [Nicene Creed]
quote where St Paul compares the physical body and the resurrected body with a seed and the plant that grows from it
‘it is sown a physical body, it is raised a spiritual body.’ (St Paul – 1 Corinthians 15:42)
Memorial
a structure that shows honour and respects the dead
Quote to talk about memorials for the dead
‘The body is a temple of the Holy Spirit’
(St Paul in 1 Corinthians)
What are the four last things?
Death
Judgement
Heaven
Hell
What is purgatory?
Purgatory is a cleansing process (not a place)
Contrasting views on purgatory
Only Catholics believe in purgatory - most Christians do NOT. They only believe in heaven and hell
Commendation of the dying
A crucifix is held – reminds that they are sharing in Christ’s death
The Sanctity of Life
Life is sacred and holy because it comes from God (God breathes life into Adam)
For euthanasia
Love your neighbour
NON RELIGIOUS:
It quickly and humanely ends suffering - especially if terminally ill
Against Euthanasia
Goes against the Sanctity of Life
Love your neighbour
Non Religious:
Patient may feel pressured into dying (a burden)
Illegal - risk of 14 years in prison – traumatic
