Religion and Equality (forgiveness And Reconciliation) Flashcards
What is forgiveness?
The act of pardoning or forgiving someone for something which they have done wrong
What is re-conciliation?
The ending of a conflict or renewing a friendly relationship between disputing people or groups
What do Christians believe that God is in terms of forgiveness?
Christians believe that God is merciful and shows his love and forgiveness of people, and that they should try and show the same attitude
What does the Lord’s prayer show?
It shows that Christians must always be given in order to be forgiven by God
What did Jesus teaches disciples to do?
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you must be sons of your father in heaven “
However what did Jesus show his Anger?
People acted in a way which was offensive to God
Finish the quote “this is my blood poured out…
… For many for the forgiveness of sins “
Finish the quote “forgive us our sins
… As we forgive those who trespass against us “
Finish the quote “if you forgive anyone there sins…
They are forgiven “
What famous quote to Gandhi say which shows a Hindu view?
“An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind “
Who was Gary Ridgeway and why did Christians forgive him?
Serial killer and Christians for gave him because of the Bible is teaching is links to love they neighbour
What do you Roman Catholics believe about forgiveness?
Jesus gave the power up to his disciples to forgive sins on behalf of God Roman catholic teaches that the power has been passed onto priests
Give a Roman catholic key belief about forgiveness?
Sacrament of reconciliation-The person who is seeking forgiveness goes to the priest to ask to be forgiven
What is a humanist belief about forgiveness?
Humanists support all equality so they would forgive
What is an atheists you of forgiveness?
Atheists don’t have to follow gods teachings so it’s their personal choice if they want to forgive they may follow the law about re-formation
