Christianity Beliefs, Teachings and Practices Flashcards
(136 cards)
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What percentage of the worlds population is Christian
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A third
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What belief is Christianity founded on
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That 2000 years ago Jesus died and rise from the dead
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What are the three main branches of Christianity
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Catholic, orthodox and Protestant
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What does monotheistic mean
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A religion with one god, that creates and sustains all that exists
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What other religion has strong roots with Christianity
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Judaism
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What traditional characteristics does god portray
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Male and female, being strong and powerful yet gentle and loving
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What does holy mean
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Something set apart from everything else for a special purpose, and worthy of worship
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Why did god make humans
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Because he is all loving and desired to bestow his love upon creatures
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What is god described as to do with justice
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The perfect giver of justice
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Name the trinity
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God the son, god the father and god the Holy Spirit
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What does the trinity describe
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There is only one god, each person is fully god yet they are not the same
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Which is the first of the trinity
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The father
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Which is the second in the trinity
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The son
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What is the fathers job
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He is believed to be the creator of the earth and all living things
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What is the son of god
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He incarnated onto earth in the form of Jesus
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What does the spirit do
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Influence, guide and sustain earth and all life on it
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What is the main belief with creation
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That everything was created good
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What is “The Word”
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A term used at the beginning of creation when referring to the son of god
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How was the whole trinity involved in creation
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The “spirit of god” was mentioned to be “hovering over the waters”, The Word aka god the son was mentioned too
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What is Jesus
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Incarnate, which means made of flesh and is in fully human form yet fully god form
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How long did god show himself as a human being
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30 years
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What does incarnation mean
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Becoming flesh, taking human form
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What does Latin “Christos” mean
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The anointed one
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What do Jews not accept
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That Jesus was the messiah
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Who believes Jesus was the messiah
Christians but they believe he is a spiritual one rather than a political one
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What happened when Jesus was baptised
A voice from heaven said “you are my son”
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What does blasphemy mean
Claiming to be god
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Who sentenced Jesus to death
Pontius Pilate
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What do Christians believe about the pain Jesus suffered
That just because he was the son of god doesn’t mean he was spare of the pain and horror of his crucifixion
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Why did Jesus forgive the guards who crucified him
Because they did not realise the significance of what was going on
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What did Jesus promise to one of the criminals who was also being crucified
That he would soon join the kingdom of god
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What did Jesus say after six hours on the cross
Father, into your hands I commit my spirit
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What did one of the Roman centurions in charge of the crucifixion do
Praised god and acknowledged that Jesus has been a righteous man who had done nothing to deserve being crucified
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What is the belief about accepting Jesus’ sacrifice
That if they accept it, sin can no longer destroy their lives because god forgives those who faithfully ask for forgivenes
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How does god understand suffering
Suffering was part of Jesus’ life and so he has experienced it
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Who asked for jesus’ body to bury it
Joseph from Arimathea
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Why was there insufficient time to bury jesus’ body and anoint it
It was the sabbath day which is a day of rest and religious observance
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What is the significance of the resurrection and ascension
Resurrection shows the power of good over evil
By accepting jesus they can also be resurrected in some way so they have no need to fear death
The ascension shows that Jesus is with god
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What do Christians believe is a gift from god
Eternal life
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What happens on the day of judgment
God takes into account to what extent they have tried to get close to him and how they have followed the teachings of Jesus
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What side are the sheep and goats on
Sheep on right ( good ) goats on left (bad)
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What does Jesus make clear in his teachings
That by serving other people, you are serving him
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What do Christians believe is not enough to guarantee a good afterlife
Simply treating other people well me in accordance with Christian morality
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What is purgatory
Where souls wait to receive their place in heaven
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What are different beliefs about heaven
Reserved for Christians
Followers of any faith that lived lives that pleased god
Simply baptised people
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What is the belief about the criteria for hell
That non Christians go to hell, but most see this as very unfair since god is just this can’t happen
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What is the belief about hell not being real
A loving god would not condemn people to eternal torment and pain
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What is sin
Any action or thought that separates humans from god
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What is original sin
An inbuilt tendency to do wrong
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What is Satan constantly trying to do
Tempt humans to disobey god
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What is salvation
To be saved from sin and the consequences of it and be granted eternal life with god
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How can someone be salvated
Through good works or grace
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What does Jesus’ death make up for
Original sin committed by Adam and Eve and so can bring people back to god
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What did Jesus know about his death
That his death was necessary to restore the relationship between god and believers and make the opportunity for salvation available to all people
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What is atonement
Jesus restoring the relationship between god and humanity
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What does atonement remove
The effects of sin
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What is the beliefs about the penalty of sin
That everyone must pay for it but Jesus suffered the penalty for all mankind
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What is worship
The way Christians show their deep love, reverence and respect for god
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What is the word worship connected to
The word worth which means to recognise someone’s importance and value
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What can worship involve
Prayer, meditation, bible readings, singing hymns, preaching, sharing food or a pilgrimage
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What is liturgical worship
A church service that follows a set ritual and a priest leads a contraction in formal prayer with set responses
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What is non liturgical worship
A service that does not have to be a set order, such as Baptist churches
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What is informal worship
A spontaneous and charismatic way of worship, with charismatic meaning led by the spirit
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What is private worship
When a believer honours god on her own
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What is a sacrament
Rites and rituals through which the believer reviews a special gift of grace
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Name the seven sacraments of catholics
Baptism, confirmation, holy communion, marriage, holy orders, reconciliation, and anointing of the sick
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Name two churches that don’t use sacraments
Quakers and Salvation Army
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How do sacraments help Christians
It strengths their relationship with god by making him a part of their life
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What do sacraments involve
Symbolic actions, words, and physical elements like water and wine.
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What happens in baptism
The person is formally acknowledged as a child of god and revives gods saving grace as the person sins are forgotten and she enters a new life with Jesus Christ
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Why is infant baptism allowed
As we are born with original sin and a tendency to sin so therefore everyone needs salvation, even a baby
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Which churches believe in believers baptism
Baptist and Pentecostalists
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Why do they disagree with infant baptism
They believe that a baby is too young to understand the meaning behind it and they believe baptism does not save a person
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Why does believers baptism involve full immersion
It symbolises the cleansing from sin and rising up to a new life with Christ
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What do Catholics believe receiving holy communion means
They become present in a mystical way at the death and resurrection of Christ
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Why do Protestants celebrate holy communion
As a reminder of Jesus’ words and actions of the last supper
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What do Christians see holy communion as
An act of fellowship with other Christians/ bring together a community and as communion with god
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What does holy communion make everyone
Equal as everyone gets the same amount
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What does it remind Christians when breaking the bread
That many in the world are starving
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What happens during services
Collect money during the service to support work being done
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What is a pilgrimage
A journey made by a believer to a sacred place to be spiritually and physically journey towards God
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Why do Christians go on a pilgrimage
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Grow closer to god
Express sorrow and sin
Reflect
Seek a cure
Meet others who share their faith
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Explain Lourdes
A place dedicated to Mary mother of Jesus
| Bernadette had visions of Mary and she told her to find a helping spring
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What is the largest demographic for Lourdes
The elderly and sick
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Explain Iona
Island of West coats of Scotland, dedicated to Virgin Mary
A thin place where the space between the spiritual and physical is thin because of extreme weather
Silence, reflection and meditation
Help out
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Name the two main Christian seasons of festivals
Advent, Christmas and epiphany
| Lent, Easter and Pentecost
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What does Christmas commemorate
The incarnation of Jesus
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What do lights and the nativity represent in Christmas
Jesus as the light coming into the world
| Nativity showing he was born in poverty
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What is the most important Christian festival
Easter as it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead
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When was jesus crucified
On good Friday
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What is said in church in Easter
The priest announces Christ Has Risen and the congregation reply He is Risen Indeed
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What is the church
It is made up of the followers of Jesus also called the body of Christ, the people make the building
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What does the church do
It allows local communities to meet, worship, pray, obtain guidance and socialise
Also holds support groups
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What is the roof of the church not confined to
The building
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Throughout history, what has the church done
Been a major source of social services, an inspiration for art and campaigned for justice
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What is the Trussell Trust and its aim
Food banks that’s provide emergency food for people in the uk
It’s aim is to bring people together (religious or not) in order to well towards ending poverty and hunger
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What is the oasis project
A community hub with a food bank that helps those with ill health, disabilities, drug abuse or low income
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Why should Christians get involved in the local community
As they should not ignore the needs of society because showing agape love is part of the Christian way of life
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What does agape mean
Selfless, sacrificial love
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Name two things Christians can help with in society
A lack of facilities for young people or insufficient care for the vulnerable
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What are the street pastors aims
To help and care for vulnerable people in practical ways, such as listening to people’s problems or discouraging anti social behaviour
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What does the mission of the church include
Trying to make a positive contribution to the local community and being a good neighbour, in James 2:14
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What is parish nursing
A charity which supports whole person healthcare through the local church such as diagnosing signs if health problems, and provide support in times of crisis
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What does mission mean
The vocation or calling for an individual to go out and spread their faith
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What is the great commission
Jesus’ instructions to his followers that they should spread his teachings into every nation
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How can Christians spread their faith
Through organised events or preaching, or become a missionary
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What is the aim of missions
To persuade people to accept Jesus as their lord and saviour and to extend the church into every nation
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What is alpha
A course which helps people understand the basics of Christian faith
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Where does alpha visit
Universities and prisons
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Where is the church rapidly growing
South America, Africa and Asia
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Where is there much persecution
In the Middle East
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How many Christians are there in the world
1.5 to 2.5 billion
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What is Christ for all nations
Evangelical missions throughout the world and particularly in Africa as god told Reinhard “Africa shall be saved”
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What has happened at those meetings
Miracles have occurred
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What is discipleship
The word of Jesus saying that we should not just make believers but disciples so Christians need to train new converts in the way of following Jesus
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How do Christians do this
By sharing testimonies, inviting people to meetings, prayers and advertising
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What does Romans 5:10 say that links to reconciliation
That people have become the enemies of god
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Why is Coventry cathedral special
As it was bombed but local Christians did not show revenge but forgiveness, it is now a centre of reconciliation
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What does the international society of human rights claim
That 80% of all acts of religious discrimination are at Christians
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How many countries are Christians persecuted in
139
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Name three ways Christians are persecuted
Paying extra tax and not allowing them to have good jobs or build churches
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What is the corrymeela community
A community that seeks to promote harmony and reconciliation
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What did the apostle Paul warn
That everyone who wants to love a godly life in christ jesus will be persecuted
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Name a quote about persecution
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
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How to Christians respond to persecution
It helps them develop their faith and strength their convictions as believers
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Why does persecution separate Christians
As they have to choose whether to stick with their faith and be fully committed or not
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What do Christians believe about those who are willing to suffer persecution
That they share in a unique way with Jesus’ sufferings
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Why does the church grow during persecution
As people witness the calm assurance and hope of eternal life Christians have
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Why should Christians be there for each other during persecution
As they are one body and if “one part suffers, every part suffers”
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Name two main strategies of the Christians solidarity worldwide
Documenting and raising awareness, attempting to influence governments who oppress
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Why should Christians give to the poor
As Jesus told s rich man to sell everything and give to the poor
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What does CAFOD help increase
Access to clean water, education and healthcare
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Where does Christian aid provide emergency care for
Africa Asia, South America and the Middle East
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What does tear fund do
They travel to places of great need and respond to disasters and help vulnerable communities get out of poverty
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How does tear fund get money
Church donations and fundraising events
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Where do Catholics believe jesus went when he died
Hell, also know as the harrowing of hell
