Religious beliefs about death - Christianity - the New Testament Flashcards
What is death viewed as?
form of sleep
What happens to the soul?
lives on after the physical body has died - soul = immortal
How can death be positive?
Reunited with loved ones who have died
union with Lord - rewarded for faith
What is the purpose of a funeral for the person who has died?
Helps soul of person to fully move on to heaven
What will happen on judgement day?
all those who have died = resurrected + judged by God
How do funerals support beliefs presented in the New Testament?
supports idea of soul going to heaven.
How does the view of death presented in the New Testament affect attitudes of Christians towards death?
respect dead e.g. do not walk over graves where people have been buried
What impact do these beliefs for Christians?
comfort + reassurance
hope - spiritual renewal beyond death
incentive to be faithful + follow example of Jesus
Physical form decomposes - only soul lives on - may take less care of physical body
