Examples of Characteristics in Religion

Question 1

Christianity Beliefs & Believers?

Answer 1

There is only one God
Believe in Heaven & Hell
Resurrection & second coming of Jesus Christ
Super Natural being & dimension

Question 2

Christianity Sacred Texts & Writings

Answer 2

The Bible (passages, scriptures, gospel, teachings)
10 Commandments
Cross/Crucifix

Question 3

Christianity Ethics

Answer 3

Follow the 10 commandments
They follow the bible as it contains sacred teachings of Jesus Christ, God and how we shall act

Question 4

Christianity Rituals & Ceremonies

Answer 4

Saturday/Sunday worship-important Christian Ritual
7 Sacraments (baptism, reconciliation, holy communion etc)
Easter & Christmas
Rosary

Question 5

Islam Belief & Believers

Answer 5

The belief that “there is no god but God, and Muhammad is the messenger of God”
Muslims pray facing mecca five times a day: At dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and after dark. Also includes a recitation of the opening chapter of the Qur’an
During the daylight hours of Ramadan, all healthy adult Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink

Question 6

Islam Sacred Texts & Writings

Answer 6

Qur’an is central to Muslims’ belief
Muslims can use the Quran on a daily basis in accordance with their prayers that they pray 5 times a day.

Question 7

Islam Ethics

Answer 7

The guiding principle for the behaviour of a Muslim is what the Quran refers to as Al’Amal Assaligh or Virtuous deeds
One of Islam religions core beliefs is that you should always donate what you can or help those who need it

Question 8

Islam Rituals & Ceremonies

Answer 8

Salah, the service that takes place 5 times a day
Zakat, a form of almsgiving
Sawm, the fasting in Islam
Hajj, the pilgrimage to mecca
Mosque

Question 9

Judaism Beliefs & Believers

Answer 9

There is 1 God who established a covenant/special agreement
Their God communicates to believers through prophets and rewards good deeds while also punishing evil
Empahsies the oneness of God and rejects the concept of God in human form
Reincarnation
Moses was the greatest of prophets
The Torah came from God

Question 10

Judaism Sacred Texts & Writings

Answer 10

The Torah
The Talmud
The Haggadah
5 Books of Moses

Question 11

Judaism Ethics

Answer 11

The highest cultural values are family and tradition
There is only one God and he is perfect
“You shall do what is righteous and good in the eyes of the lord”
“Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God”
Key moral principles include justice, healing the world, charity and kindness to others

Question 12

Judaism Rituals & Ceremonies

Answer 12

Public worship, Shabbat takes place on the Sabbath (Saturday). Generally, Jews go to synagogue
Hunakkah-Commemorated the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the second temple
Prayers three times daily
Circumcision-circumcise an 8-year-old Baby Boy