Exam Revision

Question 1

Islamic rituals

Answer 1

Fasting during Ramaadan, praying 5 times a day and Friday mosque.

Question 2

Islamic social structures

Answer 2

There are no real figures, there are religious scholars called imams who experience spiritual leadership in prayer and preaching.

Question 3

Symbols of Islam

Answer 3

Star and crescent represent the moon and sun god.

Question 4

Ethical principals and codes of conduct of islam

Answer 4

5 pillars of Islam.

Question 5

Sacred texts of Islam

Answer 5

Qu’ran and Hadith

Question 6

Religious experience and spirituality of Islam

Answer 6

The Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca.

Question 7

Myths of Islam

Answer 7

Story of Muhammad, how he became a messenger through the vision of Allah and delegations that he received

Question 8

Buddhism beliefs

Answer 8

Believes in reincarnation.

Question 9

Buddhist sacred texts.

Answer 9

Tripitaka

Question 10

Rituals of buddhism

Answer 10

Meditation

Question 11

Symbols of buddhism

Answer 11

The position of hands, the wheel of darma and the lotus flower.

Question 12

Ethical principles of buddhism

Answer 12

5 precepts

Question 13

Social structure of Islam

Answer 13

Sacred people are monks, nuns and are lead by the Dalai Lama.

Question 14

Religious experience of buddhism

Answer 14

Enlightenment of nirvana, pilgrimage and shrines.

Question 15

What is capital punishment and why is it an ethical issue?

Answer 15

Capital punishment is the legally authorised of killing someone as punishment for a crime. It is an ethical problem as it punishes someone by killing them and doesn’t offer them a second chance. Some believe that it is the right thing to do as people have committed horrible crimes and it gives vengeance for those affected by the crime, but others believe people deserve a chance and no one deserves to die.

Question 16

Catholic view on asylum seekers

Answer 16

Catholics believe that anyone whose life is threatened has the right to protection.

Question 17

Asylum seeker definition

Answer 17

Asylum seekers are those wanting protection as a refugee and are awaiting their application of asylum to be approved. The main debate in Australia is based around the argument if we should allow asylum seekers in Australia or keep them out.

Question 18

Arguments for asylum seekers

Answer 18

It is humane to help others, if we were in the same position we would want help also and also creates a multicultural society if we allow others from outside in.

Question 19

Three against asylum seekers

Answer 19

Costs taxpayers more money so asylum seekers can be settled within Australia, they take jobs as they are willing to work for less and creates an unessecary population increase.

Question 20

What is capital punishment

Answer 20

Capital punishment is the deliberate killing of a criminal for their actions and so that they will never commit crimes again. It is an issue because someone is killed and not given the chance to be rehabilitated.

Question 21

Arguments for capital punishment

Answer 21

Criminal will never commit crimes again, discourages other criminals from committing crimes and and it can be seen to provide a sense of vengance for those affected by the criminal actions.

Question 22

Arguments against capital punishment

Answer 22

The person being killed may be innocent, it brutalises society and two wrongs do not make a right. By killing a person their chance to change.

Question 23

Catholic capital punishment

Answer 23

Christianity is against capital punishment. Christianity is based on the values of forgiveness and compassion and are strongly against killing. In God’s 10 commandments, it is clear,y stated “thou shalt not kill”, which outlines the faith, lack of tolerance for any killing, including capital punishment. In the bible, it is stated that Peeople should “love thy neighbour” which represents Catholics view to love and protect everyone. It is often believed by Catholics, that humans are created in the image of God and that all life is sacred and should be valued.

Question 24

Buddhists view on capital punishment

Answer 24

Buddhism, like christianity is also against capital punishment. Buddhists most basic principles state that all life is sacred and should be cherished. They also do not believe in the international harming of any living thing and often choose to live peaceful lives. Because they believe ever to harm life, it can be seen that they are against physical punishment such as capital punishment. Another key belief is karma. Karma States that every action you take has a good or bad consequence and if you do good you will be reborn in the next life. To kill would produce bad karma and is the reason they stand against it.

Question 25

What is morality?

Answer 25

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good or bad behaviour.

Question 26

What are ethical principles?

Answer 26

The common goals that each theory tries to achieve in order to be sucsessful. These goals include beneficence, least harm, respect for autonomy and justice.

Question 27

What are a code of ethics?

Answer 27

Document that may out,one the mission and values of the business or organisation and how professionals are supposed to approach problems.

Question 28

Pluralist society

Answer 28

A diverse one where people all believe in different kind of things and tolerate each other’s beliefs even when they don’t match their own.

Question 29

Code of conduct

Answer 29

Set of rules outlining social norms and rules and responsibilities of proper practice for an individual party or organisation.

Question 30

Quote from genesis

Answer 30

‘Made in the image of God’

Question 31

Quote from Corinthians

Answer 31

‘Gods temple… And you are that temple.’

Question 32

Quote thou shalt not kill

Answer 32

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Question 33

Quote on euthanasia from Pope Francis

Answer 33

“Playing with life”

“Sin against God the creator”

Question 34

Islam view on capital punishment

Answer 34

Islam spin the whole accepts capital punishment. “Take not life, which God has made sacred, except by way of justice and law” even though the death penalty is allowed, forgiveness is preferable. Muslims believe that capital punishment is a most severe sentence but one that may be commanded by a court for crimes of suitable severity. In Islamic law, Muslims use the death penalty for two crimes, intentional murder and the undermining of authority. Islam countries that follow strict Sharia law are associated with the use of capital punishment as retribution for the largest variety of crimes.

Question 35

How to structure the essay

Answer 35

Paragraph 1: define the issue and explain why it is an ethical issue.
Paragraph 2: outline two or more religious traditions perspective on the ethical issue, I.e Christianity, Buddhism or Islam.
Paragraph 3: outline other viewpoints on this issue from interest groups, individuals or organisations.
Paragraph 4: recap the issue, touch on the three religions standpoint and mention again significant groups or individuals.

Question 36

Organisations involved with euthanasia

Answer 36

Exit International-Australia’s largest voluntary euthanasia advocacy groups helps individuals gain access to life taking drugs. Headed by dr Philip Nitzche.
One that opposes Australia is the right to life organisation which defends the right of all human beings from conception until natural death. They lobby against the government to protect the most vulnerable such as the unborn, the sick and elderly.

Question 37

Islam examples of beliefs

Answer 37

6 articles of faith.