Life after death (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards

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Life after death
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3 Catholic destinations after death

Heaven, purgatory, hell

What Jesus' resurrection proves about death

Death is not the ultimate end

Days after crucifixion Jesus returned to life

Three days

John 11:25-26 quote theme

I am the resurrection and the life

What Jesus is doing in heaven (John 14:2)

Preparing a place for believers

Promise in John 3:16

Eternal life for believers in God's Son

What other Christians emphasise about afterlife

Divine justice and fairness/judgement

3 foundations of Catholic afterlife beliefs

Jesus' resurrection, Biblical teachings, Jesus' ascension

Cornerstone of Catholic afterlife beliefs

The resurrection

Reward for Jesus' followers (Catholic belief)

Eternal life

Secular 'remembered lives' belief

Flashback memories from previous existences

Secular paranormal belief about afterlife

Unexplained events may have spiritual causes

Catholic Church view on mediums

Strongly opposes them

Secular comfort belief about afterlife

Helps cope with fear of death and grief

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