Life, death and beyond pt.1 Flashcards
What is the scientific classification of human beings?
Homo sapiens, class Mammals
This classification refers to the biological taxonomy of humans.
What are some physical characteristics of human beings?
Think
Communicate
Learn
Love
These characteristics highlight the cognitive and emotional aspects of human beings.
What do some people believe exists beyond the physical body?
A soul/spirit
This belief suggests that there is a non-material essence that defines identity.
How is the body defined in contrast to the soul/spirit?
Bones, flesh, organs – physical and measurable
This definition emphasizes the tangible aspects of human existence.
How is the soul/spirit characterized?
Spiritual, invisible, eternal
Many believe the soul/spirit represents the true identity of a person.
What is the perspective of some religious believers on reproductive cloning?
Reject it due to belief in soul/spirit from God
This viewpoint is rooted in the belief that life has divine origins.
What do some people accept cloning for?
Curing disease or animal use
This acceptance is based on the potential benefits of cloning technology.
What does materialism assert about human identity?
Humans = only physical body/brain
This perspective denies any non-physical aspect of human existence.
What is soft materialism?
Body & mind/soul are linked but all physical
It suggests a connection between physical and mental aspects without asserting dualism.
What is dualism in the context of human identity?
Humans = body + non-physical soul/spirit
Dualism posits that the soul survives death and is distinct from the body.
What does Christianity teach about the soul after death?
Soul lives on, heaven/hell, resurrection on Judgement Day
This reflects Christian eschatology and beliefs about the afterlife.
What is the Hindu belief regarding the afterlife?
Reincarnation, karma, moksha, skandhas
This belief system emphasizes the cycle of rebirth and spiritual liberation.
What does Buddhism teach about the continuity of existence?
Skandhas continue in samsara, reach nirvana
Buddhism focuses on the concept of impermanence and enlightenment.
What does Islam believe happens after death?
Barzakh (waiting), resurrection, heaven/hell
These beliefs outline the Islamic view of the afterlife and accountability.
What are the views of Judaism on the soul after death?
Various views, soul continues, some believe in resurrection
Jewish beliefs about the afterlife can differ widely among different sects.
What does Sikhism teach about the soul?
Soul (jiva) reincarnates or unites with God
Sikh beliefs emphasize the cycle of life and the ultimate goal of union with the divine.
What does Christianity say about the creation of the soul?
Soft materialism; soul breathed into Adam
This teaching suggests a divine origin of the human soul.
How does Hinduism define the concept of the soul?
Skandhas, soul as mental traits
This perspective focuses on the mental aspects of identity rather than a singular soul.
What is the Buddhist perspective on the existence of a soul?
No soul, just skandhas and mental processes
Buddhism denies the existence of a permanent self.
What is the Jewish perspective on the connection between the soul and God?
Mixed views; soul connects with God
Different interpretations exist regarding the nature of the soul and its relationship to the divine.
What does Islam teach about the creation of the soul?
Soul created by God; mind, body, and soul all linked
This belief emphasizes the holistic nature of human existence in Islam.
How does Sikhism view the relationship between the physical body and the jiva?
Dualism; physical body + non-physical jiva
Sikhism recognizes both material and spiritual components of human identity.
