RS PAPER2 sin and forgiveness Flashcards
Absolutism key concept
-there are certain actions that are always right or wrong
-moral laws exist eternally and are not just human inventions
What is absolute mortality
Moral rules that never change, they apply in every situation for example don’t kill -abortion
What is relative mortality
Moral rules that can change, they depend on the circumstances of the action, for example abortion is allowed if the mother is in danger.
Key concept sin
Acting against the will or laws of God
Key concept for relativism
There is no moral law,
Rules that are govern what is right and wrong of human inventions and change from place to place and from age to age
Key concept of salvation
Through Jesus is death and resurrection people can live forever with God
Key concept of punishment
The consequences of a wrong decision
A penalty given by a person in authority on the person who has committed wrongdoings
Key concept of forgiveness
The act of pardoning someone for the offences they have caused you
Overlooking a persons fault and forgiving them
Key concept for evangelism
Spreading the good news which we translate as gospel
The sharing of the gospel and life of Jesus with others
Key concept of a Eucharist
Meaning Thanksgiving
The name Catholics used to describe when the bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus
What is retribution
Punishment a person receives should be equal to the crime they committed for example the death penalty if they killed someone
What is deterrence
This puts people off committing crime for example harsh sentences and harsh punishment
What is rehabilitation
Helping criminals to make positive contribution to society so they can move on, compassionate responses and recognition of what they’ve done wrong
“Christians should support capital punishment “
What are some bullet point reasons why Christians would agree with this
Some people think it’s a good form of punishment because it keeps people from murdering others
It Upholds the commandment “thou shall not kill “by showing the seriousness of murdering, as its a serious crime
St Paul teaches that Christian should accept and Obey be the laws
The old Testament in the Bible teaches us that the death penalty should be used for some crimes “eye for eye, life for life”
“Christians should support capital punishment “
What are some bullet point reasons why Christians would disagree with this
Christianity teaches that all life is sacred and humans are made in the image of God
Christians believe only God has the right to take life away
Two rights don’t make a wrong
Jesus came to reform sinners but you can’t reform a dead person so why kill them
What are the 10 Commandments says thou shall not kill
What does Saint Augustine teach on capital punishment
Saint Augustina argues you should hate the sin and not the sinner, he believes we should aim to help those who have done evil and to change them so they can become a better person
He also believes that there should be more merciful and alternate methods of punishment not to the death penalty
He believes that a person cannot reform if they are dead so they should be given a chance when they are still alive to change for the better and become a better person
What is a quote from Saint Augustines to support the teaching of capital punishment
“There is no space to reform character except in this life”
Why do Jewish people agree with the death penalty
They only agree but only if there is no possibility of reforming the murder
The Torah says capital punishment should only be used for certain crimes
The Talmud says capital punishment can be used but with many restrictions, the basis of punishment is the protection of society therefore murderers are dangerous to society so they should be executed
Why do Jewish people disagree with the death penalty
Because of the teachings in the oral Torah “he who saves a life, it is as if he saved the world “
Pikuach nefesh emphasises saving a life and if you intentionally end a life of a criminal it is a sin to
What is a humanist
Someone who doesn’t believe in God – atheist
Why would humanists agree with the death penalty not being justifiable
Human life is the most important thing that there is
Using the death penalty Lower ethical standards making it seem acceptable to kill as a punishment
Humanists believe every human Life has worth and dignity
They believe taking a life is morally
Killing an innocent person that could later then be found not guilty -death cannot be undone
Why would humanists disagree with the death penalty not being justifiable
Executing criminals mean they can’t commit any more crimes
The death penalty provides justice to families of victims
It can prevent people from doing crimes so that they don’t face the death penalty
Define salvation
The belief that through Jesus death and resurrection people can live forever
What is a quote from Jesus in Johns Gospel is to support salvation
“For God loved the world that he gave his one son and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life with god”
Why do people need to be saved from sin
People need to be saved from sin because it if they don’t it will stop them from having a relationship with God
Define sin
Acting against the laws or will of God
What did the old Testament in the Bible say about building a relationship with God
That someone will sacrifice an animal – lamb as an offering to God just like Jesus sacrificed himself to remove peoples sins
What is Jesus described by in sacrifice
Jesus is described as “the lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world “
What do Christians believe about having faith in the resurrection
Christians believe that those who have faith and believe in the resurrection will receive salvation and go to heaven when they die, they believe that they could be saved by repenting since and asking for forgiveness.
Why do humans sin
Publicly for human sin because they have free will and have a natural tendency to sin, Catholics believe that God gave the gift of freewheel to humanity which means humans were made to have the ability to choose their behaviour, for example Adam and Eve chose to disobey God and eat from the tree of knowledge
What is redemption
The belief that Jesus paid “run some “to free humans from sin, by dying on the cross
