Eschatology Flashcards
(16 cards)
Eschatology
Life after death
2 beliefs about eschatology
Heaven and hell
Judgement
2 beliefs about paschal candle
Resurrection of Jesus
Funerals - symbolise eternal life
Michelangelo’s the last judgement (some in heaven some not)
Christ will judge living and dead
The righteous will be rewarded with eternal life
The 4 last things
Death, judgement, heaven, hell
Purgatory
Where souls are cleansed before enter heaven
2 beliefs about purgatory
Place of purification
Souls there are ultimately destined for heaven
2 beliefs from the rich man and lazarus
Focus on wealth and neglect poor leads to spiritual consequences
Life after death - permanent separation between those who lived good and bad lives
Cosmic reconciliation
Through Christ, all things in the universe will be restored to their original harmony with God
2 beliefs about cosmic reconciliation
All of creation will be restored through Jesus’ death and resurrection
Jesus is the key to reconciliation - Jesus brings cosmic reconciliation
2 beliefs on end of time
Jesus will return at the end of time - finak judgement of all people
At the end of time God will create a new heaven and earth
Last rites
Set of sacraments given to someone who is seriously ill or dying
2 beliefs about rites
They prepare a person for the afterlife
Sacrament of healing helps individual’s soul be healed for their journey to death
2 beliefs about funeral rite
Funeral rite affirms their hope in resurrection of death
The dead should be treated with resoect and dignity
2 beliefs of care of the dying
Even at irs end life is sacred
Spiritual preparation for death
2 beliefs of euthanasia
Morally wrong - only God has authority to take human life
Suffering can be redemptive
