Life after Death Flashcards
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Beliefs about life and death affect a Christian’s life because…
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- They follow the teachings of the Bible and Church in order to go to heaven
- They will live better lives because they believe they will be judged
- The story of the sheep and goats teaches that God will reward or punish people
- They try to follow the commandments (Decalogue) and the Golden Rule
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Christians believe in life after death because…
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- Each of the Gospels teaches Christians that Jesus rose from the dead.
- St Paul teaches that people will have and share in the resurrection of Jesus.
- The Catechism clearly states that there is life after death “the Christian who unites his own death to that of Jesus views it as a step towards him and an entrance into everlasting life”
- It gives life meaning and purpose. They live moral lives in order to receive a reward in heaven.
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Some non-religious people believe in life after death as…
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- Paranormal - Ghosts and spirits of dead relatives offer evidence to people that we can survive death.
- When people visit mediums they can contact the dead
- Near-death experience where they have died for a short period of time and they have an out of body experience which gives proof.
- A person may claim to have been reincarnated and have lived before.
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Some non-religious people do not believe in life after death as…
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- Brain can’t live without body
- Brought up not to believe
- Space exploration has not found heaven
- Don’t believe in God so no L.A.D
- Paranormal and mediums are usually fake
5
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Abortion- controversial
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- Some babies have been born and survived before 24 weeks
- Many people think abortion is killing a child
- Doctors should save lives not end them
- Women should have a choice over what happens to their body
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Catholics do not accept abortion because…
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- Life begins at conception so abortion is murder
- Abortion breaks the commandment ‘Do not kill’
- Sanctity of life – all life is scared and belongs to God
- The Church (Catechism) states that abortion is wrong, perceive it as an act of moral evil
- Everyone (including a feotus) has a right to life
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Some Christians accept abortion because…
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- Situation ethics – can be the most loving thing to do if mother is raped (COE)
- If life begins at birth it is not murder
- It is the lesser of two evils – if the baby is severely disabled
- Double effect – if mother has cancer or ectopic pregnancy then you are saving the mother not killing the child, Quakers believe mother’s life is more important
- The law permits abortion and Christians should abide by the law
- It prevents back street abortions therefore saving lives
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Euthanasia-controversial
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- Doctors should be saving lives not ending them
- Relatives might push for euthanasia to receive money in wills
- People might not really want to die but feel pressured
- Everyone should have a right what happens to their body
- A cure could be found
- It’s the most loving thing to do – situation ethics
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Catholics are against euthanasia because…
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- It breaks the commandment ‘Do not kill’
- Sanctity of life – all life is scared and belongs to God
- The Church (Catechism) states that euthanasia is wrong, perceived as an act of moral evil
- Bible bans suicide and euthanasia is a form of this
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Some Christians allow euthanasia because…
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- The lesser of two evils – if a person is suffering
- Situation ethics – the most loving thing to do
- Double effect – Catholics allow extra painkillers which can shorten life and switch off machines if they are
only thing keeping patient alive - Human rights – everyone should have right to life and death
11
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Why should the media be allowed to criticise matters about life after death?
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- Freedom of speech
- Multi-faith society – not one view
- Free press – allowed to criticise
- Entitled to opinion
- Non-offensive
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Why shouldn’t the media be allowed to criticise matters about life after death?
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- Creates religious hatred.
- Causes serious offence.
- The law states that religious beliefs should be respected.
- Many believe that it is a form of blasphemy
- Directly attacking God and leaders of the Church.
13
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Actions of CAFOD
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- Educating pupils in schools about poorer countries
- Sending short term eg food and long term aid eg shelter to poor countries
- Setting up campaigns to raise awareness eg one climate, one world , raises awareness for those affected by natural disasters due to the effects of climate change
- Fundraising – fast days, non-uniform days, cake sales
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Why do CAFOD help?
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- The Golden Rule – treat others as you would like to be treated
- Judgement day – sheep and the goats – feed the hungry
- The Good Samaritan – help others in need no matter where they are from
- The Church says Catholic’s have a duty to the poor – teaching of Pope Francis
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Why are some countries poor?
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- Civil wars that destroy lives, homes, land and businesses
- Debt – have to pay interest on top of what they owe
- Natural disasters
- Poor healthcare and education
- Dirty drinking water and lack of food
