Faith and Focus - OCR A level - Episode 13 - Death and Afterlife

2025-06-17

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What happens when we die? In this episode, we dive into one of the most profound and contested areas of Christian theology: Death and the Afterlife. We explore key beliefs about resurrection, judgement, heaven, hell, and purgatory, alongside debates about whether these ideas should be taken literally or symbolically. Are we judged immediately at death or at the end of time? Will heaven be a spiritual state or a physical reality? Drawing on Scripture, traditional teachings, and...

What happens when we die? In this episode, we dive into one of the most profound and contested areas of Christian theology: Death and the Afterlife.

We explore key beliefs about resurrection, judgement, heaven, hell, and purgatory, alongside debates about whether these ideas should be taken literally or symbolically. Are we judged immediately at death or at the end of time? Will heaven be a spiritual state or a physical reality?

Drawing on Scripture, traditional teachings, and scholarly perspectives—from Aquinas to Hick—we critically examine how these beliefs shape Christian ethics, identity, and hope for the future.

Whether you're revising for OCR A Level Religious Studies or reflecting on big questions of life and death, this episode offers clear explanations, key quotes, and evaluative insights to guide your thinking.

🎧 Press play and journey into the heart of Christian eschatology.

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