Religious Education - Sin and Reconciliation

These flashcards cover key concepts related to sin and reconciliation from the Religious Education lecture, including definitions, types of sin, emotional impacts, and the importance of forgiveness.

What is Sin defined as in Religious Education?

A deep separation from God, themselves, from others, and from the environment.

What is Original Sin?

The state of brokenness that all humans are born with due to the disobedience of Adam and Eve.

What is the difference between Original Sin and Personal Sin?

Original Sin is inherited, while Personal Sin is a choice that harms relationships with God and others.

What is Personal Sin?

Deliberate actions that go against God’s law and harm relationships with God, oneself, neighbors, or nature.

What is Social Sin?

Sin that affects a whole group of people, often stemming from societal structures.

What is Ageism?

A type of discrimination based on age, often targeting elderly people.

What is Materialism?

A tendency to prioritize material possessions and physical comfort over spiritual values.

What is Racism?

Treating individuals or groups unfairly because of their race or ethnicity.

What is Sexism?

Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination based on sex, typically against women.

What is Homophobia?

Dislike or prejudice against gay people.

How do emotions affect our actions?

Emotions change our perspective and guide our decision-making process, motivating us towards or away from certain actions.

What happens on Yom Kippur with the Scapegoat?

The high priest sends a goat into the wilderness carrying the sins of the people.

Why is healing and forgiveness important in Jesus’ ministry?

It was a sign of his divine connection and showed the importance of opening minds and hearts to God's forgiveness.

What are the Rites of Reconciliation?

First) Individual confession with a priest
Second) A community event with songs and prayers
Third) A quick rite for extreme situations.

What is Te Hohou Rongo about?

It states that tapu and mana diminish when a wrong occurs and can only be restored through reconciliation with family.

Why is forgiveness important for mental and spiritual well-being?

It reduces stress and anxiety, enhances personal self-esteem, and fosters deeper connections to God.

What does practicing forgiveness allow us to achieve?

It allows us to heal emotional wounds, nurture healthier relationships, and enrich our overall quality of life.