Judaism

Question 1

Revelation

Answer 1

G-d has disclosed himself to humankind.

• key revelation to Moses on Sinai, where he received the law

Question 2

Sin

Answer 2

disrupts right relationships between people / between a person and G-d

• G-d decrees what is sinful; only He can forgive

Question 3

Repentance

Answer 3

atonement for sin

Question 4

Free Will

Answer 4

human ability to make decisions and distinguish right from wrong

• responsibility to follow Mitzvot (divine commandments)

Question 5

Divine and human justice

Answer 5

G-d is source of moral law and executes judgement when people break it

• human law and behaviour should be just and merciful like G-d

Question 6

Sanctity of Life

Answer 6

human life considered sacred + G-d given

• only G-d gives life, only He can take it away
• preservation of life is a moral imperative

Question 7

Genesis 1:26-28

Answer 7

“have dominion… over every living thing that moves upon the earth”

Question 8

TaNak

Answer 8

Torah (the law)
Nev’im (prophets)
Ketuvim (writings)

Question 9

Human rights

Answer 9

moral principles set out in the commandments (Mitzvot) are rules about justice, equality before the law, loving kindness, social welfare, and ideals of peace and political freedom.

Mishpat - set of rules for society to preserve own interests w/o infringing the rights and freedoms of others

Tzedakah - difference between possession and ownership
* charity - one shares part of what one has with others in need
* no one should be w/o basic needs
* equalism

Question 10

World view

Answer 10

1. one life
2. death is the end of the physical life; soul maintained in spiritual form
3. desired result for soul to be in heaven with G-d
4. adherents attempt to make way to heaven through behaviour
5. compassion and forgiveness allows for forgiveness