The Last Things Flashcards
Provide ONE argument that people have AGAINST the Church’s teaching about Hell
The concept of Hell seems unjust if there is a GOd that exists who is supposed to be all knowing, all just, and all loving
Provide ONE argument that people have AGAINST the Church’s teaching about Purgatory
The argument against purgatory is usually put forward by non-Catholics who say that the teaching of Purgatory is not in the Bible
Provide ONE argument that people have AGAINST the Church’s teaching about Heaven.
The argument against Heaven is made by peole who say that Heaven is a way to make better bahave here on earth so that they will go to Heaven. They also argus that heaven is wishful thinking and is a false hope given to people to make life better
What is the Church’s teaching on the state of Hell?
- The eternal rejection of love
- People are there of their own free choice, from their own self-absorbtion
- Eternal separation from God
What is the Church’s teaching on the state of Purgatory?
- Be perfect as your Father in Heaven is perfect
- Training in the way of love
- Preparation - the people there love God
What is the Church’s teaching on the state of Heaven?
-Existing with God for eternity
-Experience the beatific vision
-Heavenly Jerusalem
-Place of Ideal communion and harmony
-Resurrection of the body
How is the state of Heaven linked to the statement the ‘GOD IS LOVE’?
- Heaven is to be with LOVE for eternity.
- You are in love forever because you are with God and God is LOVE
