Given below are the statements in Assertion and Reason. Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A):
The naming of 'Good Friday' as a positive term is universally accepted among Christian scholars and traditions.
Reason (R):
The day is termed 'Good' to signify the positive theological meaning of Jesus's sacrificial death.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Answer: A is false, but R is true.
Explanation:
Assertion (A): False
The claim that the naming of “Good Friday” is universally accepted among Christian scholars as a positive term is incorrect.
There is no universal agreement on the origin of the word “Good”. Different explanations exist, and some scholars debate its exact etymology (it may come from “God’s Friday” or “Holy Friday” in some traditions). Hence, saying it is universally accepted is wrong.
Reason (R): True
The reason is correct. The term “Good Friday” is widely understood in Christian theology to reflect the positive religious meaning of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and crucifixion, which is considered an act of salvation for humanity.
Thus, R is correct but A is false.
Additional Key Points:
Good Friday is observed during Holy Week, two days before Easter Sunday
It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
It is observed as a day of mourning and reflection in Christianity
The word “Good” is interpreted in some traditions as “holy” or “pious” rather than “happy”
It is a public holiday in many Christian-majority countries
Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers:
Question: When is Good Friday observed?
Answer: Friday before Easter Sunday
Question: What is the significance of Easter Sunday?
Answer: Resurrection of Jesus Christ