Self, death and afterlife

Question 1

What is the first meaning of life according to Christians?

Answer 1

Glorify God and share a personal relationship

This emphasizes the importance of a personal connection with the divine.

Question 2

What is the second meaning of life according to Christians?

Answer 2

Prepare for judgement

This involves being ready for the final evaluation of one’s life and actions.

Question 3

What is the third meaning of life according to Christians?

Answer 3

Bring about God’s kingdom on Earth

This refers to the active role of Christians in promoting God’s will and presence in the world.

Question 4

List ways to glorify God according to Christians.

Answer 4

• Through their life and actions
• Telling others about God
• Teaching and preaching about God
• Engage in worship

These actions reflect a commitment to living a God-centered life.

Question 5

What must humans do to reach atonement and reconciliation?

Answer 5

They must be judged

Judgement is seen as a necessary step in the process of redemption.

Question 6

Which parable illustrates the concept of judgement in Christianity?

Answer 6

The parable of the sheep and goats

This parable teaches about the criteria for judgement based on one’s actions toward others.

Question 7

How do Christians respond to evil and suffering?

Answer 7

This involves understanding the nature of evil and the role of suffering in life

Responses may vary, but often include faith, prayer, and seeking to alleviate suffering.

Question 8

What is the first meaning of life according to Christians?

Answer 8

Glorify God and share a personal relationship

This emphasizes the importance of a personal connection with the divine.

Question 9

What is the second meaning of life according to Christians?

Answer 9

Prepare for judgement

This involves being ready for the final evaluation of one’s life and actions.

Question 10

What is the third meaning of life according to Christians?

Answer 10

Bring about God’s kingdom on Earth

This refers to the active role of Christians in promoting God’s will and presence in the world.

Question 11

List ways to glorify God according to Christians.

Answer 11

• Through their life and actions
• Telling others about God
• Teaching and preaching about God
• Engage in worship

These actions reflect a commitment to living a God-centered life.

Question 12

What must humans do to reach atonement and reconciliation?

Answer 12

They must be judged

Judgement is seen as a necessary step in the process of redemption.

Question 13

Which parable illustrates the concept of judgement in Christianity?

Answer 13

The parable of the sheep and goats

This parable teaches about the criteria for judgement based on one’s actions toward others.

Question 14

What is the significance of Adam and Eve in relation to sin?

Answer 14

Causing original sin

Question 15

What is the purpose of everything according to God’s kingdom on Earth?

Answer 15

To complete God’s work

Question 16

What does the resurrection signify in relation to Jesus?

Answer 16

Jesus didn’t die because he ascended unto heaven

Question 17

What is possible through the sacrifice of Christ?

Answer 17

Eternal life

Question 18

What was the Old Testament’s stance on the afterlife?

Answer 18

No belief about afterlife

Question 19

Which book developed the idea of the afterlife?

Answer 19

Book of Daniel

Question 20

What does the text suggest about God’s eternity in relation to humans?

Answer 20

If God was eternal, humans may also have eternal life

Question 21

What does St. Augustine believe about the impact of Adam and Eve?

Answer 21

Affected humans physically and spiritually

Question 22

What is the belief regarding the resurrection of the soul according to St. Paul?

Answer 22

The soul may be resurrected unto a new heavenly body that had no physical existence on Earth.

This belief emphasizes the transformation from a physical to a spiritual existence.

Question 23

What characteristics will the resurrected body have?

Answer 23

The body will be perfect, with no aging or decay.

This reflects the idea of an ideal state in the afterlife.

Question 24

What do burial rituals signify in the context of resurrection?

Answer 24

Burial rituals underline the importance of the body in defining a person.

These rituals reflect cultural and religious beliefs about the afterlife.

Question 25

What is the Protestant view on cremation?

Answer 25

Protestant churches support cremation as they believe in spiritual resurrection. ## Footnote This view contrasts with other traditions that emphasize physical burial.

Question 26

What event signifies the end of all things according to the belief in judgment?

Answer 26

Dead bodies woken by trumpet sounding. ## Footnote This is often depicted in eschatological teachings.

Question 27

How are individuals judged according to their deeds?

Answer 27

Each individual is judged according to deeds written in the Book of Life. ## Footnote This concept is central to many religious teachings about morality and afterlife.

Question 28

What happens to pure souls after judgment?

Answer 28

Pure souls go to heaven. ## Footnote This reflects the ultimate reward in many religious teachings.

Question 29

What is the fate of mortal sins after judgment?

Answer 29

Mortal sins lead to hell. ## Footnote This is a common belief in various religious doctrines regarding severe moral failings.

Question 30

What is the status of venial sins after judgment?

Answer 30

Venial sins (forgivable) go to purgatory. ## Footnote Purgatory is seen as a temporary state of purification.

Question 31

What are the two types of judgment according to Catholic belief?

Answer 31

Particular and General. ## Footnote Particular judgment occurs immediately after death, while General judgment occurs at the end of time.

Question 32

Why was physical judgement easier for people to believe?

Answer 32

Involved eternal pain and punishment which was relatable due to past christian persecution.

Question 33

What reasoning supports the belief in physical punishment in hell?

Answer 33

Christians were physically harmed in the past so we would be physically harmed in hell.

Question 34

How does spiritual judgement differ from physical?

Answer 34

Spiritual is more acceptable to science.

Question 35

Psychological judgement?

Answer 35

Rejection of judgement focusing in gods kingdom in earth.

Question 36

key traits of spiritual judgement.

Answer 36

SOUL not body.

Question 37

what is objective immortality??

Answer 37

After death people exists as objects in the mind of God.

Question 38

How does objective immortality view death and memory?

Answer 38

Experiences are integrated into God’s mind.