Life after Death and the Problem of Evil Flashcards
(18 cards)
Do Christians believe life ends at death?
No, they believe in eternal life after death.
What proves life after death for Christians?
Jesus’ resurrection.
What is judgment?
God deciding who goes to Heaven or Hell based on faith and actions.
What is Heaven?
Eternal life with God in joy and peace.
What is Hell?
Eternal separation from God and suffering.
Bible quote about resurrection and life?
“I am the resurrection and the life.” – John 11:25
Bible quote about judgement?
“We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 5:10
Bible quote about heaven’s peace?
“No more death or mourning or crying or pain.” – Revelation 21:4
What is purgatory?
A Catholic belief in a place of purification before Heaven.
What is the problem of evil?
The challenge of believing in an all-good, all-powerful God while evil exists.
What is moral evil?
Evil caused by human choices (e.g., murder).
What is natural evil?
Suffering caused by nature (e.g., earthquakes).
What is the Free Will Defence?
Evil exists because humans have free will and sometimes choose wrongly.
What is the Soul-Making theodicy?
Evil helps us grow and become better people.
What is Augustine’s view on evil?
Evil is the absence of good, caused by the Fall (Adam and Eve).
How did Jesus relate to suffering?
Jesus suffered too — his suffering gives meaning to Christian suffering.
Bible quote about free will?
“You are free to eat from any tree…” – Genesis 2:16-17
Bible quote about the purpose of suffering?
“Suffering produces perseverance.” – Romans 5:3
