9.5 Death & the Afterlife (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Define materialism (view of death).
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Define materialism (view of death).
The belief that death is the end — there is nothing left when the brain and body stop functioning; based on the physical nature of the body.
Define dualism.
The belief that humans are made of two separate parts — body and soul — and that the soul lives on beyond death.
Give two non-religious reasons some people believe in an afterlife.
Claimed paranormal events, ghosts, mediums, memories of past lives (reincarnation) or near-death experiences; and because it brings comfort or gives life meaning.
Why are many people sceptical of non-religious evidence for an afterlife?
There is no absolute scientific proof for the events, and there are alternative explanations for them.
What do Christians believe is evidence of life after death?
The resurrection of Jesus — and the Bible teaching that death is not the end ('He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit', 1 Peter 3:18).
According to Christianity, what determines whether a person goes to heaven or hell?
Whether they have led a good life — the parables of the Rich Man and Lazarus and the Sheep and Goats explain how Christians will be judged.
What is the difference between 'resurrection' and 'immortality of the soul' in Christian belief?
Resurrection = the body is brought back to life after death; immortality of the soul = the body dies but the soul lives on in the afterlife.
Define akhirah.
The Muslim term for the afterlife — Muslims believe all of this life is preparation for akhirah.
What are Jannah and Jahannam?
Jannah = paradise; Jahannam = hell — Muslims believe everyone will go to one or the other after death.
What do Muslims believe happens on the Day of Judgement?
All will be resurrected for their actions to be judged and their fate decided; 'Allah will assemble you for the Day of Resurrection' (Qur'an 45:26).
For Muslims, this life is a preparation for the ______ (afterlife), and all actions are recorded for the Day of Judgement.
For Muslims, this life is a preparation for the akhirah (afterlife), and all actions are recorded for the Day of Judgement.
How do Christian and Muslim beliefs about the afterlife compare?
Similar — both believe death is not the end and that people are judged and go to heaven/paradise or hell; they differ in details and terminology.
Give a religious argument supporting belief in life after death.
Scripture (the 'Word of God') teaches humans live on after death, and the resurrection of Jesus is proof it can happen.
True or False?
Belief in an afterlife is held only by religious people.
False.
Some non-religious people also believe death is not the end, often based on experiences or the comfort it brings.
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