Religious Studies GCSE
Afterlife and judgement
What Afterlife and judgement means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Afterlife and judgement
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Belief that death is not the end but a transition to an afterlife such as heaven, hell, or reincarnation, with God judging individuals based on their actions.
Topics that use Afterlife and judgement
- Theme B: Religion and life (AQA GCSE)
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