11.2 Forgiveness & Reconciliation (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Define forgiveness.
When a person stops feeling hurt for something that has happened to them.
Define reconciliation.
Bringing people who were previously in conflict together to make peace.
What is Reconciliation in the Roman Catholic tradition?
A sacrament — the individual asks God for forgiveness through confession.
How many times did Jesus tell Peter to forgive his brother?
'70 x 7 times' (Matthew 18:22) — meaning forgiveness should have no limit.
What does Matthew 6:14-15 teach about forgiveness?
'If you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you' — if Christians expect God's forgiveness, they must forgive others.
What did Jesus teach about reconciliation before offering a gift to God?
'First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift' (Matthew 5:24).
How do Christians link forgiveness to Jesus' death?
They believe Jesus died on the cross to bring about forgiveness and reconciliation between God and humanity.
Matthew 5:7 teaches: 'Blessed are the ______, for they will be shown mercy.'
Matthew 5:7 teaches: 'Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.'
Whose example do Muslims follow on forgiveness and reconciliation?
The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), who always tried to restore fractured relationships in his own life.
What does Qur'an 64:14 teach about forgiveness?
'But if you pardon and overlook and forgive - then indeed, Allah is forgiving and merciful.'
Why do Muslims believe it is important to forgive others?
Because Allah is merciful to them, they should forgive others, in the hope that Allah will show mercy on the Day of Judgement.
Why are forgiveness and reconciliation important for reintegrating criminals?
Without them, criminals may feel isolated and be more likely to re-offend; restorative justice helps offenders and victims understand each other.
True or False?
Forgiving criminals means religious people don't believe they should be punished.
False.
Most religious people believe individuals should still be punished for their crimes and receive justice, even while valuing forgiveness.
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