Sin and Forgiveness Flashcards
what is absolutism?
the belief that certain actions are always right or always wrong
what is the eucharist?
meaning thanksgiving. The sacrament in which roman Catholics remember the last supper
what is evangelisation?
literally means spreading the good news which can be translated as gospel. The sharing of the gospel and life of Jesus with others
what is forgiveness?
the act of pardoning someone for the offences they have caused you. Overlooking a persons faults
what is punishment?
the consequences or penalty for someone that has committed a crime
what is relativism?
the belief that certain actions are right or wrong depending on the situation or circumstances
what is salvation?
the belief that through Jesus’ death and resurrection humanity has achieved the possibility of eternal life with God.
what is sin?
an act against god
what is retribution?
making a criminal pay for their crime e.g. the death penalty
what is deterrence?
a form of punishment that is so severe that it puts other people off from doing it
what is rehabilitation?
helping criminals to change so they don’t commit crimes again
what message of Jesus is rehabilitation linked to?
‘turn the other cheek’
what do Catholics believe about capital punishment?
acceptable but don’t encourage it
sanctity of life says all life is holy and belongs to God so should be preserved
imago dei-created in Gods image- an act against God
what did St Augustine teach about capital punishment?
‘there is no space to reform a character except in this life’
we must try and reform criminals
what did Pope John Paul teach about capital punishment?
should be avoided unless it is the only way to protect society from that criminal
what does Pope Francis say about capital punishment?
against it- concerned that an innocent person may be put to death