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From apologetics: Do the dead know what happens on earth?

by Steven O'Keefe, CAA Staff Apologist 

This is a reference to the book of Ecclesiastes, which says, “For the living know they will die,
but the dead no longer know anything” [Ecc 9:5]. Some groups seize upon that statement
to propose that the dead go into a state of suspended consciousness called “soul sleep.”
In this state they would cease to have any conscious experience or awareness until the
resurrection of the dead.

What they fail to take into account is the type of literature one is reading in the book of
Ecclesiastes. Right from the start, the author says his task is to record the wisdom of the
world [Ecc 1:12]. What follows is a cynical, pessimistic description of the world from an
outlook that is devoid of God. So you get gems like, “wine gives cheer to life while money
is the answer to everything” [Ecc 10:19] and statements saying life is horrible and not worth
living [Ecc 4:3]. It is in that perspective that the author says, “the dead know nothing.” That
would be true… if there was no God.

On the other hand, in Luke 15 we find The Parable of the Lost Sheep, which Jesus concludes
by saying, “There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over
ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” That shows the denizens of
heaven will be aware of such an event. In Hebrews 12, the sacred author describes all the
dead heroes of the Old Testament as a “cloud of witnesses.” Further, we see Moses and
Elijah being aware of earthly events during the Transfiguration. Lastly, in Revelation 8:3
the martyrs in Heaven are shown crying out to God for justice to be done on the earth.
Taken together, these show that our beloved dead do retain awareness of earthly matters.

2/5/25--New prayer before using the Internet on the CAA Prayer page.

1/20/25--Links to recommended articles have been restored in the CAA NEWS DIGEST page, a great place to start you day!

1/19/25--In order to help you with your daily examination of conscience, a daily examen link has been added to the Catholic Prayer page.

Announcements

Help CAA establish airport adoration or other Catholic prayer spaces at US airports
Help us establish adoration at airport chapels all across the USA. The power of adoration is a conduit for the graces and power of Jesus Christ for travelers and flight crews and support associates is a powerful antidote and offset to weakness many feel against temptation when traveling and in the airport workplace. If you would like to be a part of this mission, please contact us. (1/6/24)

Seeking Director of Chapter Development
      CAA is seeking someone to act in the title of Director of Chapter Development. CAA seeks to develop and provide support for chapters in all 50 states and internationally. If you would be interested in this, or would like to suggest someone qualified and passionate about their Catholic faith, please contact us. (10/14/23)