Continuity of religion

Question 1

reaffirmation

Answer 1

religious authority verifies and restates the belief, explained in a language that is comprehensible to contemporary adherents so it remains valid and relevant.

Question 2

reaffirmation

Answer 2

religious authority verifies and restates the belief, explained in a language that is comprehensible to contemporary adherents so it remains valid and relevant.

Question 3

Application of reaffirmed belief

Answer 3

to ensure continuity and continued relevance, some faith communities have adapted the rituals and liturgy to reflect modern values. The rituals and structures remain but are given new meaning in the modern world.

Question 4

reinterpretation

Answer 4

aids contemporary audience in making sense of a long-held belief. Clarifying the belief or changing its interpretation from literal to metaphorical or allegorical. By doing so it can validate and build upon established understandings, while encouraging discussion and greater participation.

Question 5

reformulation

Answer 5

encourages new ways of expressing traditions tenets by creating new expressions and things such as rituals. Expressed by revising, updating or altering the interpretation of an existing concept by revising its expressions in liturgies, prayers and rituals to respond to new circumstances. Belief does not change.

Question 6

Internal factors. Catholicism

Answer 6

Martin Luther, 16th Century brought into doubt the idea of Real Presence, also that salvation is given as a free gift of god instead of being earned. Consubstantiation. This caused confusion amongst the adherents causing people to leave the catholic church. Maintained its understanding through reaffirmation through council of trent (1545-1563).(prayed, analysed and debated).

Question 7

external factors. Catholicism

Answer 7

science was able to prove that the hosts of the eucharist were not the body and blood of the christ and were in fact just bread and wine

Also during the Roman Empire, Catholic were prosecuted and this caused them to reinterpret the Eucharist and the last supper as they saw there on suffering as a reflection of Jesus’

Question 8

Why should we maintain religious beliefs?

Answer 8

• brings spiritual comfort and moral certainty.
• define identity and adherents perceptions of truth and ultimate reality.
  
  • it is a tradition to do so. - beliefs are clarified and maintained. - survival of a religion. - relevance to contemporary life.
• Do not always seek to maintain all beliefs, some do alter over time, some are dropped or ignored.
• to ensure authentic and validity of the tradition.

Question 9

How do religious traditions maintain continuity and how adherents respond?

Answer 9

Promote true beliefs through structure and official documentation.

• One way of responding is the suppression of individual groups, ideas and rituals.
• Respond by quietly and systematically absorbing the challenge.
• By making radical, slighter, or partial change. - Religions can enter a time of growth and flourishing if supported by political powers, as it did in the 4th century under the Emperor Constantine.

Question 10

Describe the ways in which a major belief in a religious tradition you have studied is a continuous dimension of that tradition and identify the reasons for maintaining continuity of that religious belief.

Answer 10

In Catholicism, one of the core beliefs is that of Real Presence, which through the ritual of Eucharist allows Jesus Christ to be ever present within the lives of adherents. The importance of maintaining continuity of this belief is to give the religion identity and allow adherents to have an accurate perceptions of truth and ultimate reality. By maintaining the ritual of eucharist, adherents hold fast to core beliefs such as That Jesus was the Son of God, the Second Person of the Trinity. He was “the image of the unseen God” (Colossians 1). By performing such a ritual Jesus shall live within adherents of the religion “he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me and I in him” (John 6:56)

Question 11

Changes made by the Vatican Council (1962-1965)

Answer 11

Alter was brought forward so the priest could face the people.
Changed from Latin to English
Dogmatic constitution supports the last supper and Real Presence.
The Constitution on the laity allows non-consecrated men and women (laity) to be involved in the ritual distribution of the real presence.

Question 12

Changes made by the Vatican Council (1962-1965)

Answer 12

Alter was brought forward so the priest could face the people.
Changed from Latin to English
Dogmatic constitution supports the last supper and Real Presence.
The Constitution on the laity allows non-consecrated men and women (laity) to be involved in the ritual distribution of the real presence.

Question 13

Application of reaffirmed belief

Answer 13

to ensure continuity and continued relevance, some faith communities have adapted the rituals and liturgy to reflect modern values. The rituals and structures remain but are given new meaning in the modern world.

Question 14

reinterpretation

Answer 14

aids contemporary audience in making sense of a long-held belief. Clarifying the belief or changing its interpretation from literal to metaphorical or allegorical. By doing so it can validate and build upon established understandings, while encouraging discussion and greater participation.

Question 15

reformulation

Answer 15

encourages new ways of expressing traditions tenets by creating new expressions and things such as rituals. Expressed by revising, updating or altering the interpretation of an existing concept by revising its expressions in liturgies, prayers and rituals to respond to new circumstances. Belief does not change.

Question 16

Internal factors. Catholicism

Answer 16

Martin Luther, 16th Century brought into doubt the idea of Real Presence, also that salvation is given as a free gift of god instead of being earned. Consubstantiation. This caused confusion amongst the adherents causing people to leave the catholic church. Maintained its understanding through reaffirmation through council of trent (1545-1563).(prayed, analysed and debated).

Question 17

external factors. Catholicism

Answer 17

science was able to prove that the hosts of the eucharist were not the body and blood of the christ and were in fact just bread and wine

Also during the Roman Empire, Catholic were prosecuted and this caused them to reinterpret the Eucharist and the last supper as they saw there on suffering as a reflection of Jesus’

Question 18

Why should we maintain religious beliefs?

Answer 18

• brings spiritual comfort and moral certainty.
• define identity and adherents perceptions of truth and ultimate reality.
  
  • it is a tradition to do so. - beliefs are clarified and maintained. - survival of a religion. - relevance to contemporary life.
• Do not always seek to maintain all beliefs, some do alter over time, some are dropped or ignored.
• to ensure authentic and validity of the tradition.

Question 19

How do religious traditions maintain continuity and how adherents respond?

Answer 19

Promote true beliefs through structure and official documentation.

• One way of responding is the suppression of individual groups, ideas and rituals.
• Respond by quietly and systematically absorbing the challenge.
• By making radical, slighter, or partial change. - Religions can enter a time of growth and flourishing if supported by political powers, as it did in the 4th century under the Emperor Constantine.

Question 20

Describe the ways in which a major belief in a religious tradition you have studied is a continuous dimension of that tradition and identify the reasons for maintaining continuity of that religious belief.

Answer 20

In Catholicism, one of the core beliefs is that of Real Presence, which through the ritual of Eucharist allows Jesus Christ to be ever present within the lives of adherents. The importance of maintaining continuity of this belief is to give the religion identity and allow adherents to have an accurate perceptions of truth and ultimate reality. By maintaining the ritual of eucharist, adherents hold fast to core beliefs such as That Jesus was the Son of God, the Second Person of the Trinity. He was “the image of the unseen God” (Colossians 1). By performing such a ritual Jesus shall live within adherents of the religion “he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me and I in him” (John 6:56)

Question 21

Vatican Council (1962-1965)

Answer 21

he Church wanted to make Real Presence and other beliefs relevant to Catholics again. To do so, they attempted ressourcement to rethink what it was to be a Catholic in the 20th Century. The council fathers wrote;”Christ summons the church to continual reformation of which it is always in need in so far as it is an institution of human beings here on earth.” (Decree on Ecumenism” No.6). The council fathers, debated, prayed and analysed their beliefs and in doing so eventually reaffirmed the core beliefs of Catholicism and thus gave the religion identity and authority, as well as strengthening the overall beliefs of the religion.

Question 22

Changes made by the Vatican Council (1962-1965)

Answer 22

Alter was brought forward so the priest could face the people.
Changed from Latin to English
Dogmatic constitution supports the last supper and Real Presence.
The Constitution on the laity allows non-consecrated men and women (laity) to be involved in the ritual distribution of the real presence.

Question 23

Internal factors Luther

Answer 23

Luther before 1521 was an internal factor. He disagreed. With the expression of Transubstantiation from the Last Supper being the bread and wine transformed into the Body and Blood of Jesus. He challenges the belief by his belief of consubstantiation, (the elements did not change into Christ’s Body and Blood – yet Christ was fully present).
That the Catholic Church expels him and forms the Counsel of Trent 1542-45 it re- affirms the belief and expression of Transubstantiation by discussing, analysing and evaluating it.it is strengthening the belief of the Last Supper. And Transubstantiation and strengthens the Ritual of the Eucharist as the expression.
Vatican 11 external challenge was society/ science challenging the concept. Of the bread and wine turning into Body and Blood of Jesus as in the Last Supper and turned in the twelfth century into Transubstantiation. The Dogmatic Constitution on the Eucharist of Vatican II reaffirms the belief and expression by supporting the Last Supper of Jesus ‘Body and Blood and the expression of the belief. It also reaffirms it and adapts to new circumstances by responding to the lack of participation of women and men (the laity) in the ritual of receiving the Body and Blood of Christ.
This is an internal challenge
Constitution of the laity allows men and women to be involved in the ritual giving out the Real Presence. This is a change in the expression by allowing non-ordained laity to hold and distribute the Body and Blood of Christ. This reaffirms the belief in the Last Supper and Transubstantiation Catholics receive it by participating in this ritual. This strengthens the importance of the Ritual, expression and the belief. If Catholics participate in the ritual followers will obtain a greater understanding of the belief.

Question 24

What does the Eucharist represent?

Answer 24

signifies the source of Catholic love and community must be sought in Christ and his redemptive acts.Eucharist is a gift of God to humans. So adherents understand the self-sacrifice of Christ.

Question 25

Reaffirmation quotes

Answer 25

“Eucharistic sacrifice is the source and summit of the Christian life.”-Dogmatic Constitution.
“A substantial presence by which Christ the God-Man is wholly and entirely present.” - Paul VI
“He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me and i in him.” (Luke 24)

Question 26

7 Whys +Hows are religious beliefs maintained.

Answer 26

Religious traditions must maintain continuity of distinctive religious beliefs in order to ensure that the essential messages and teachings of the tradition remain accurate and applicable throughout the ages.
Maintaining continuity of such beliefs provides a rationale for other aspects of religion as expressed in particular traditions.
The continuity of distinctive and significant beliefs ensures the tradition can be handed on to new generations and they can have confidence in what they receive.
Distinctive beliefs need to be maintained because they provide the deepest level of identity for a religious tradition while also allowing for development of the belief and the tradition.
If the distinctive or essential beliefs change greatly, then the basic premise of the tradition may change, and critics may attack the validity of the tradition.
Radical change of some beliefs or the assumptions underpinning the beliefs can also be essential for the authenticity of a tradition as it comes to terms with advances in knowledge and understanding from different areas of human creativity.
Not all religious beliefs must be retained.

Question 27

application of reaffirmed beliefs

Answer 27

The reformulation of passover could be seen as reaffirmation of application due to new circumstances,” a new Convent” (Luke 22:8-20) between Jesus and his disciples. During the Vatican II there was a change in participation in mass, a change in language from Latin to English and lay people were able to become ministers.

Question 28

Reinterpretation

Answer 28

During the Roman Empire, Catholics were present and this affected their view of the last supper and communion and associated it with their own suffering and that of Jesus and also with his second coming. “Lords return was imminent. The Eucharist took on a very Eschatological tone from this. (Corinthians 1:11-20). However this interpretation changed over time it signifies Catholic love and the omnipresent idea that God is everywhere and within adherents, “God dwells in our midst, in the blessed sacrament of the alter.”-St Maximilian Kobe.

Question 29

Internal

Answer 29

“the body and blood of Christ were not really present.” -Luther’s Collected Works, Wittenburg Edition, no. 7 p, 391
“Eucharist sacrifice is the stone and summit of the Christian life.”-Dogmatic Constitution Chp 2
“No other person, not even a priest, may add, remove, or change anything in the liturgy on his own authority.” -Constitution of the Sacred Liturgy

Question 30

External Conflicts

Answer 30

”Christ summons the church to continual reformation of which it is always in need in so far as it is an institution of human beings here on earth.” (Decree on Ecumenism” No.6)
“It is not the doctrine of transubstantiation which is to be believed, but simply that Christ really is present at the Eucharist”
The Second Vatican Council (1962-65) document the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (1963) Sacrosanctum Concilium emphasised the Eucharist as an ordered celebration of the whole community led by the priest and called for the “full, conscious and active participation” of all the faithful.

Question 31

Sacred Text Real Presence

Answer 31

you can all quote from the Bible, you can all talk about the Last Supper, this helps all adherents understand Transubstantiation.
The Ritual meal of the Last Supper receiving Body and Blood – Catholics are saying they believe in Transubstantiation. They are saying amen and publicly agreeing to the covenant. They then have to accept moving out to the poor, working for and with the marginalized just as Jesus did. The Sacred Texts become a means of understanding and of guidance.

Question 32

Ethics Real Presence

Answer 32

when we receive the Real Presence we are accepting the ethics as well oppose moral evil etc. the Ethics and Morals of Jesus Christ. You can use a number of the aspects with the same information.

Question 33

Life experience and spirituality

Answer 33

receiving the Real Presence might challenge Catholics to deepen our understanding. They become what they participate in – “to become what they receive” (St Augustine). It may lead to interpreting their own life experience in the light of what is ‘revealed’ to them in prayer and through the sacred ritual of the Eucharist.

Question 34

Why do religions seek to maintain continuity in their religious beliefs?

Answer 34

The continuity of religious beliefs helps traditions form a unique identity. It also asserts validity or credibility as their beliefs are constant. Although some side beliefs may have to change or become invalid, generally a lack of continuity in beliefs can result in confusion for adherents. Maintaining continuity of religious beliefs also helps the beliefs to be passed on to future generations, ensuring a tradition’s survival. Religious traditions in maintaining continuity keep their position in the relationship between itself and the wider society.

Question 35

How has a tradition been challenged internally?

Answer 35

Through theological understandings or teachings, threatening the existing authority structure.
Disunity and conflict within the tradition.
different belief systems of other religions, philosophies, ideologies and science may challenge a religious tradition’s beliefs
changing political and economic circumstances may test the practicality of rituals and other aspects of religions.

Question 36

Describe the ways in which a major belief in a religious tradition you have studied is a continuous dimension of that tradition and identify the reasons for maintaining continuity of that religious belief.

Answer 36

In Catholicism, one of the fundamental beliefs is that of Real Presence and this belief has lasted throughout the generations through the use of reaffirmation. When Martin Luther brought into doubt the belief of Real Presence, the Catholic faith underwent internal conflict that was resolved by the Council of Trent, whom debated, analysed and prayed for answers of there belief. After much consideration, the Church was hesitant to change such a core belief and as such reaffirmed their belief of reaffirmation. External factors such as science which could doubt the hosts of the Holy Eucharist once again brought conflict which in respect brought about the Vatican II who also analysed their beliefs. Once again the religion affirmed its core belief of Real Presence,”Eucharistic sacrifice is the source and summit of the Christian life.” (Dogmatic Constitution Chp II). By verifying and restating the belief, Catholicism assured adherents that it was still valid and as such would remain relevant which would ultimately allow the tradition to continue to be passed down through the generations.

Question 37

7 Whys +Hows are religious beliefs maintained.

Answer 37

Religious traditions must maintain continuity of distinctive religious beliefs in order to ensure that the essential messages and teachings of the tradition remain accurate and applicable throughout the ages.
Maintaining continuity of such beliefs provides a rationale for other aspects of religion as expressed in particular traditions.
The continuity of distinctive and significant beliefs ensures the tradition can be handed on to new generations and they can have confidence in what they receive.
Distinctive beliefs need to be maintained because they provide the deepest level of identity for a religious tradition while also allowing for development of the belief and the tradition.
If the distinctive or essential beliefs change greatly, then the basic premise of the tradition may change, and critics may attack the validity of the tradition.
Radical change of some beliefs or the assumptions underpinning the beliefs can also be essential for the authenticity of a tradition as it comes to terms with advances in knowledge and understanding from different areas of human creativity.
Not all religious beliefs must be retained.

Question 38

Real Presence Quotes

Answer 38

“I am the living bread of heaven.” (John 6:51)
“Take eat, this is my body… drink all of you for this is my blood.” (Matthew 26:27)
“My flesh and blood are true food and drink” (John 6:55)
“Do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:24)
This is my body which is given up for you. Do this in memory of me (Luke 22:19)