The Survival Of The Soul Flashcards
What do Catholics believe about the survival of the soul?
•Catholics believe in the theory of dualism stating that humans are made up of both the physical body and a non physical spiritual element- The soul
•Catholics believe that the soul lives on after death and that it is reunited with the body for final judgment
What evidence is there in the Bible about the survival of the soul?
•the existence of the soul is made clear as “God breathed life into Adam’s nostrils” in Genesis which Catholics interpret as God giving Adam his soul
How does the belief in the survival of the soul impact a Catholics life today?
During funerals, Catholics are reminded of the death and resurrection of Jesus through music and spoken word. This enables them to live in hope that they will be reunited with their loved one’s souls again
