Divine Justice
What Divine Justice means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Allah holding humans accountable because they have the freedom to choose between right and wrong, rewarding the righteous with Paradise and punishing the wicked in Hell.
God evaluates how well individuals follow the laws, particularly during Rosh Hashanah when deeds are weighed, and this is always tempered with profound compassion.
God is the ultimate Judge, evaluating human actions with a perfect balance of justice and mercy, particularly highlighted during Rosh Hashanah.
Topics that use Divine Justice
- Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Judaism - 3.1.6.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
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