Matters of Life - Definitions

Question 1

What is ‘Death’?

Answer 1

• When the body no longer breaths and has no heart beat

Question 2

What do Christians say Death is?

Answer 2

• When the soul leaves the physical body

Question 3

What do Buddhists see death as?

Answer 3

• The end of life, which rebirth takes place.

Question 4

What are Christians beliefs about life after death?

Answer 4

• The soul will leave the physical body after death
• If the person has been good, they will be with God in heaven, or if bad, in Hell
• Hell is seen as a ‘lake of fire’

Question 5

What do Roman Catholics believe in?

Answer 5

• Purgatory, which is a process of purification before going to heaven

Question 6

What do Buddhist’s believe in?

Answer 6

• Karma and Rebirth

- Good actions have good consequences and these affect your next life