Problems with the resurrection of the body

Question 1

first problem

- is the resurrected body really ‘us’ or

Answer 1

is it simply a copy of us

Question 2

what is the answer to the first problem

hint scholar included

Answer 2

• Hicks replica theory

Question 3

what is hicks replica theory

Answer 3

an all powerful god would be able to make a replica of a dead person, complete with all the individuals memories and characteristics and to place them in a world inhabited by resurrected people

Question 4

what are two problems with the replica theory

Answer 4

1 - multiple replicas undermine personal identity

2 - replicas are usually considered to be less valuable than the original version

Question 5

what is the second problem

give an example

Answer 5

what about the age an appearance of the resurrected body

- will the body be in perfect condition or will the sick and handicapped remain so for eternity

Question 6

what is the third problem

Answer 6

if bodily resurrection does not take place until the end of time, can life after death be proved now

Question 7

what is Hicks answer to the third problem

Answer 7

Eschatological verification
- though we may not be able to verify post mortem existence in our earthly lives, one day, at the end of time if there is life after death we will know

Question 8

what is the fourth problem

Answer 8

who will be resurrected

what will happen to believers as opposed to non-believers