Class Quiz's Flashcards
Define Human Rights
Human Rights are fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every person by virtue of their humanity. They include civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights and are meant to ensure that all individuals can live with dignity, freedom, and equality.
Define Religious Rights
Religious rights are freedoms and protections related to practising, expressing, and believing in one’s religion. These rights typically include the freedom to worship, the freedom to change one’s religion. These rights typically include the freedom to worship, and the freedom to express religious beliefs in private and public.
What are the sources for understanding human life, and therefore human rights in religious traditions? Where does their understanding of human life come from ?
- Judaism; The understanding of human life comes from the Torah and other religious texts, which outline the nature of human beings as created in the image of God and provide ethical and moral guidance.
- Christianity; The Bible, particularly the teachings of Jesus and the New Testament, informs the Christian understanding of human life, emphasising the inherent value and dignity of every person.
- Islam; The Qur’an and Hadith provide insights into human life, emphasising that humans are created by Allah and have a purpose to live in accordance with divine guidance.
- Hinduism; The Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita provide insights into human life, including concepts of karma, dharma, and the cyclical nature of existence.
- Buddhism; The teachings of the Buddha, including the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, inform the understanding of human life, focusing on suffering, its causes, and the path to liberation.
Explain the concept of Revelation in Judaism
Revelation in Judaism refers to the divine communication from God to humanity. This is most notably expressed through the Torah, which is believed to be the direct word of God revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai. It forms the foundation of Jewish law, ethics, and theology.
Identify and explain what Jewish adherents learn from God’s revelation to Moses in Exodus
From God’s revelation to Moses in Exodus, Jewish adherents learn about the covenant between God and the Israelites, the Ten Commandments, and the foundational laws and principles for living a righteous and just life.
Define Chet
Chet is the Hebrew term for “sin” or “wrongdoing”. It refers to actions or behaviours that deviate from God’s commandments and ethical standards.
Explain free will and repentance
In Judaism, free will is the ability of individuals to make choices and take responsibility for their actions. Repentance (Teshuvah) involves recognising one’s sins, feeling remorse, making amends, and committing to change. It is a process of returning to a state of righteousness.
Explain Tikkun Olam
Tikkun Olam means “repairing the world” and refers to the Jewish concept of social justice and working towards improving and healing the world through ethical behaviour and social action.
Explain the 3 main concepts of how Jews are required to fight for justice
Chesed – acts of loving kindness.
Tzedakah – Charitable giving to those in need.
Tzedek – removing systemic oppression so that charity is no longer needed.
Why do Jews believe in the sanctity of human life?
Jews believe in the sanctity of human life because every person is created in the image of God (B’tzelem Elohim). This intrinsic value imparts a deep respect for huma life and a commitment to protect and preserve it.
Explain how the concepts of general and special revelation differ
- General Revelation; refers to the knowledge of God revealed through nature, creation, and the universe, accessible to all people.
- Special Revelation; refers to specific and direct revelations from God, such as through scriptures, Jesus Christ, and personal encounters with God.
Explain the concept of incarnation & what this communicates to Christians about humans
The concept of incarnation refers to the belief that Jesus Christ is the divine Son of God who took on human flesh. This communicates to Christians that God values human life deeply, as He chose to become human to understand and redeem humanity.
What is the concept that makes Christians believe that it is obliged upon them to atone for their sins?
Salvation. A gift is given to all Christian Adherents. Christians believe in the concept of Original Sin and the need for atonement through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The belief is that Christ’s death and resurrection provide the means for forgiveness and reconciliation with God.
Why are all Christians called to uphold Agape love
Agape love is an unconditional, selfless love that is central to Christian teaching. Christians are called to uphold this love because it reflects God’s love for humanity and is the basis for ethical living and relationships with others.
Explain the belief in Revelation to the Prophet
Muslims believe that Allah revealed His will to the Prophet Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel. This revelation is recorded in the Qur’an, which is considered the final and complete guidance for all aspects of life.
