Religion Flashcards
What was the original name of St Paul?
Saul
Where was St Paul born and what was his family’s background?
He was born in Tarsus, to a family of wealthy Pharisees.
How did St Paul become a Christian?
He had a vision of Jesus on his way to Damascus, where he was going to persecute Christians. He was blinded and healed by Ananias, who baptized him.
How many missions did St Paul go on and where did he preach?
He went on three missions, preaching in places like Cyprus, Greece, Turkey and Syria
What are the six works of mercy according to social justice?
Feeding the hungry, giving a drink to the thirsty, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick and imprisoned, clothing the naked, and burying the dead.
What is the definition of social justice?
Justice referring to the distribution of privileges and opportunities in society.
What are some examples of injustices in society?
Racism, corruption, and wealth inequality are some examples of injustices.
What is death and what is afterlife according to Christianity?
Death is the end of life and afterlife is the place a soul is sent to after death.
What is a soul and what is purgatory according to Christianity?
A soul is your essence of being and consciousness separate from the mortal body. Purgatory is a place of cleansing before entering heaven.
What is reincarnation and what is heaven according to Christianity?
Reincarnation is to be born into another mortal life after death. Heaven is eternal happiness and peace for those who followed good morals and lived a good life on earth.
What is hell and what is sheol?
Hell is eternal torment and pain and misery and depression and lack of God. Sheol is the land of the afterlife in Jewish belief.
What is resurrection and what is its significance in Christianity?
Resurrection is when Jesus rose from the dead on the third day, celebrated as Easter. It signifies his victory over sin and death and his promise of eternal life for his followers.
What is the difference between signs and symbols?
Signs always have clear understandable information, like an instruction. Symbols represent something that requires prior knowledge to understand what it means or represents.
Cross
Jesus was crucified, symbolizing the religion as a whole.
Icthus
The fish, shows you are a Christian, originating from times of persecution.
The Sacred Heart
The heart of Jesus, shows his love for us, and what he went through for us.
Alpha and Omega
The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, Jesus refers to himself as the start and the end.
The Dove
A pure animal who sends messages in the Bible, symbolizing innocence.
Crown of Thorns
Shows Jesus’ love for us, since it depicts his act of sacrifice for us.
Shepherds Crook
Jesus is compared to a shepherd in many parables, and we are his sheep/lamb, and a shepherd uses a crook. Symbolizes devoutness.
The Lamb
Jesus is referred to as the Lamb of God since he is a sacrifice for humanity, and lambs were used as sacrifices. Symbolizes innocence and sacrifice.
The Crucifix
Shows Jesus’ love for us, since it depicts his act of sacrifice for us.
What is Red Cross Lifeblood?
Red Cross Lifeblood is an operating division of the Red Cross that collects, processes and distributes blood and other biological products to patients in need
How does Red Cross Lifeblood help families?
Red Cross Lifeblood helps families by providing life-saving blood components and products, such as red cells, plasma, platelets, and breast milk which can be used to treat a wide range of afflictions like bleeding disorders
