Sin and Forgiveness Key Words Flashcards
Absolutism
The belief that there are certain actions which are always right or always wrong
Eucharist
Meaning ‘thanksgiving’, the sacraments in which Roman Catholics remember the last supper
Evangelization
Literally means spreading the ‘good news’ which can be translated as ‘gospel’ the sharing of the gospel and life of Jesus with others
Forgiveness
The act of pardoning someone for the offenses they’ve caused you, overlooking a person’s faults
Punishment
The consequences or penalty for someone that has committed a crime
Relativism
The belief that certain actions are right or wrong depending on the situation or circumstances
Salvation
The belief that through Jesus death and resurrection humanity has achieved the possibility of eternal life with God
Sin
An act against God