Core Beliefs

Question 1

What are the 6 forms of Christian sacred texts?

Answer 1

Miracles
Parables
Beatitudes
Epistle
Gospel
Creed

Question 2

What is a parable?

Answer 2

a story or saying designed to teach a moral lesson/religious principle

Question 3

What is a beatitude?

Answer 3

blessings that deliver messages of ethical standards

Question 4

What is an epistle?

Answer 4

letters to communities to strengthen them

Question 5

What are the Gospels?

Answer 5

Versions of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ

Question 6

What do Christians believe about the bible

Answer 6

It is the inspired word of God. (based upon his teachings)

Question 7

What does testament mean?

Answer 7

Covenant

Question 8

What are the 3 key concepts in Christianity

Answer 8

Holy Trinity, Salvation, Grace

Question 9

What do Christians believe about the holy trinity

Answer 9

God in three forms: the father, the son and the holy spirit
Father; the creator, eternal, unchanging
Son; incarnate in Jesus, Divine, saviour
Holy Spirit; after the resurrection, spirit remained to guide and sustain creation

Question 10

What do Christians believe about Salvation?

Answer 10

Christians can inherit eternal life by following Jesus teachings.
Created when Jesus sacrificed his life so his followers won’t have to.

Question 11

What is a creed?

Answer 11

statement of faith, highly revered

Question 12

what do Christians believe about Grace?

Answer 12

A free, divine gift/favor/love/clemency given by God that allows you to grow closer with him and strengthen your spirituality.

Question 13

Tikkun Olam

Answer 13

Repairing the world (economic, social, political, environmental) (Judaism)

Question 14

Zakat

Answer 14

Obligatory charitable donations paid annually (Islam)

Question 15

Sharia

Answer 15

Islamic law based on the teachings of the Qu’ran, Hadith and Sunnah (Islam)

Question 16

5 Precepts

Answer 16

do not murder, steal, commit sexual misconduct, lie and cloud the mind with drugs (Buddhism)

Question 17

Agape

Answer 17

unconditional selfless love (Christianity)

Question 18

Haram

Answer 18

forbidden by Islamic law (Islam)

Question 19

Dharma

Answer 19

Buddhsim: Teachings of the buddha
Hinduism: obligations and duties to be fulfilled

Question 20

Pikuach Nefesh

Answer 20

the law that preservation of human life overrides virtually any other mitzvah (Judaism)

Question 21

islam

Answer 21

submission to the will of Allah (Islam)

Question 22

samsara

Answer 22

cycle of life death and rebirth

Question 23

B’tselem Elohim

Answer 23

belief that man was made in God’s image

Question 24

Moksha

Answer 24

The goal of enlightenment (Hinduism)

Question 25

Chesed

Answer 25

compassionate acts of loving kindness or giving

Question 26

Karma (Buddhism)

Answer 26

ethical intentions and actions influencing rebirth

Question 27

Imago Dei

Answer 27

Christian belief that man was made in God's image

Question 28

Shahada

Answer 28

Profession of faith: there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger

Question 29

Karma (Hinduism)

Answer 29

an individual's duty based actions that influence rebirth

Question 30

Ummah

Answer 30

The worldwide Muslim community of believers

Question 31

Ahimsa

Answer 31

Avoiding violence; respect for all living things

Question 32

Sadaqah

Answer 32

voluntary acts of kindness without expectation of anything in return

Question 33

Dukkha

Answer 33

pain, suffering and distress.