Exam - Religion

Question 1

what does religion concern

Answer 1

both the natural and the supernatural

Question 2

what does religion have an impact on

Answer 2

philosophy, culture and science

Question 3

general characteristics of religion

Answer 3

religions have positive attitudes towards creation and acknowledgement that humans depend on nature for survival

Question 4

what did christianity traditionally suggested about animals and humans

Answer 4

a superiority of humans over other animals

Question 5

how is christianity’s standpoint changing

Answer 5

dominion over animals

Question 6

dominion over animals

Answer 6

stewardship or protective caring

Question 7

christianity general attitude towards animal

Answer 7

avoid cruelty and treat them with kindness, but - not sacred, no significant right to life, can be used for human benefit

Question 8

islam general attitude towards animals

Answer 8

superiority over animals, but:
- animals should not be treated badly
- only killed out of necessity

Question 9

what does islam promote

Answer 9

kindness for living creatures

Question 10

what does hinduism emphasize

Answer 10

non-injury to living things
cyclical embodiment of all living beings

Question 11

is there animal sacrifice in hinduism

Answer 11

it is very limited

Question 12

examples of scared animals

Answer 12

elephants
monkeys
cattle
rodents

Question 13

what happens to the cows in hinduism

Answer 13

the cow is venerated

Question 14

what cow products are used in Hindu ceremonies

Answer 14

milk
curd
butter
urine
dung

Question 15

which Hindus consumed beef

Answer 15

early - cattle were valued for their strength and dung - later prohibited slaughter

Question 16

where are there laws that protect the cow from slaughter

Answer 16

india

Question 17

what is needed to slaughter cattle in India

Answer 17

Fit-for-Slaughter certificate

Question 18

where is slaughter legal in India

Answer 18

only a few states - travel long distances by road (dehydration, lipolysis, muscle injury)

Question 19

what is sacred in Bali and Thailand

Answer 19

long tailed macaques (druwe)

Question 20

does sacred status guarantee better welfare

Answer 20

no

Question 21

why do some religions have specific methods of slaughter

Answer 21

goal of minimizing animal suffering
improved and modern methods are now available
some compromises in modern Halal food production

Question 22

what is culture

Answer 22

complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, custom and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society

Question 23

cultural differences that can influence animal welfare

Answer 23

dietary practices
traditional medicine
religious rituals
entertainment and festivals
companion animal
farming practices
attitudes towards wildlife

Question 24

example of cultural differences in the European Union

Answer 24

north versus south
east vs west

Question 25

north versus south cultural differences in EU

Answer 25

cultural and historical factors
economic factors
climate and geography
enforcement and oversight
public awareness and advocacy
cultural and political priorities

Question 26

east vs west cultural differences in EU

Answer 26

economic development
legacy of soviet influence
cultural and political priorities

Question 27

another example of cultural differences with animal welfare

Answer 27

outdoor vs indoor cats