RS definitions Flashcards
afterlife
life after death; the belief that existence continues after physical death
environmental sustainability
ensuring that the demands placed on natural resources can be met without reducing capacity to allow people and other species of animals ,as well as plant life to live now and in the future.
euthanasia
The act of killing or permitting the death of a person who is suffering from a serious illness, comes from Greek ‘EU=Thanatos’=good death
evolution
the process by which different living creatures are believed to have developed from earlier, less complex form of life.
abortion
when pregnancy is ended so that it does not result in the birth of a child.
Quality of life
the extent to which life is meaningful and pleasurable
sanctity of life
The belief that life is precious, or sacred. IT should be protected at all costs.
atonement
the belief that Jesus’ death healed the rift between humans and god
resurrection
The belief that Jesus rose from the dead on easter Sunday, conquering death
sacraments
Outward sign of inward and invisible blessings by God
evangelism
preaching of the gospel to others with the intention of converting others to the Christian faith.
Incarnation
God becoming man in the from of Jesus.
Eucharist
‘thanksgiving’-and example of liturgical worship in the catholic and Anglican traditions.
Holy communion
receiving bread and wine during the Eucharist
mass
communion service in catholic church
