Forgiveness

Question 1

How does Jesus teach about what will happen at the end of the time?

Answer 1

• Using the parable of the sheep and the goats
• All of humanity will be judged on the way they have lived and their actions
• Humans will be divided at the end of time (final judgement)

Question 2

What does Jesus teach about morality?

Answer 2

• it is up to each individual where they end up after death
• it is up to each individual how they live their life
• whether they follow the will of God will determine where eternity is spent

Question 3

How does Jesus teach you should treat others?

Answer 3

• Show unconditional love

- Treat others as you would want to be treated (‘love yourself as your neighbour - Jesus)

Question 4

What does Jesus say about forgiveness?

Answer 4

• Forgive others who sin against you, or God will not forgive your sins
• Parable of prodigal son

Question 5

What does Jesus teach about riches on earth and heaven?

Answer 5

• treasures on Earth are temporary, materialistic and limited
• treasures in Heaven are eternal
• Lazarus and Rich Man

Question 6

Examples of forgiveness?

Answer 6

Pope John Paul second and his assassination attempt

Question 7

How do Catholics believe they can receive forgiveness from God?

Answer 7

• through the SACRAMENT of confession

Question 8

What are three wars that are justified in JUDAISM?

Answer 8

• Obligatory wars
• defensive wars
• Optional wars

Question 9

What is an obligatory war?

Answer 9

wars that God has commanded

Question 10

What are defensive wars?

Answer 10

fought for self-defence or to prevent being attacked

Question 11

What are optional wars?

Answer 11

Wars that fulfil certain conditions like a last resort

Question 12

What are Jewish stances on war?

Answer 12

They believe war can be unavoidable but we should ideally strive for peace

Question 13

What are Jewish teachings on forgiveness?

Answer 13

• Jews believe it is a mitzvah (a divine command or duty) to forgive.
• The Torah clearly forbids Jews from taking revenge or bearing grudges.
• Repentance is important. Teshuva (meaning returning to God) is a way of atoning
• Humans should follow the example of God whose love means he will always forgive
• Even without an apology, forgiveness is considered a worthy and virtuous act.

Question 14

What is Yom Kippur?

Answer 14

Day of Atonement, when Jews strive to perform teshuva.

- If Jews repent for their sins Jews will be granted a happy new year by God