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Diwali
Definition - Diwali means ‘‘row of lights.’’
Example - It is a Hindu and Sikh festival celebrating good versus evil.
Brahman
Definition - One true God in Hinduism.
Example - Brahman is shown through millions of Gods and Goddesses in Hinduism.
Describe Ramayana.
The Ramayana is a story consisting more than four characters. The four main characters though are Rama, Sita, Hanuman the monkey God and Ravana. The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic which follows Prince Rama’s quest to rescue his beloved Wife Sita from the clutches of Ravana with the help of Hanuman the monkey God. It has been an influential sacred text within Hinduism for centuries.
What is the Importance of Diwali
Diwali is very Important to Hindus because it is the largest and most famous holiday celebrated in India. It marks the Hindu New year. Diwali is generally associated with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of wealth and good fortune. Diwali is celebrated over a 5 day period and has been a significant festival since 1577. The celebration is often referred to as the festival of light.
'’Praying in a place of worship is more important than praying at home’’
Disagree point and explain one
(Praying at home)
P - Some may disagree because worshipping at home is more personal and private.
E - Jesus taught, ‘‘When you pray, go to your room, close the door and pray to your father, who is unseen’’ Mathew 6.5, displaying that praying is private, not public act of worship. When you pray at home you have more freedom to your surroundings and you can do it any time of the day.
'’Praying in a place of worship is more important than praying at home’’
Disagree point and explain two
(Allows you to worship your own personal deity)
P - This is a strong point because Puja is more individual than communal - involves making personal offerings to a deity.
E - Each Hindu may have a different deity they worship - a Mandir cannot accommodate all these deities as there are over 330 million in Hinduism and the number keeps growing. Puja at home shows more devotion to your chosen deity.
'’Praying in a place of worship is more important than praying at home’’
Agree point and explain one
(Makes learning easier)
P - Public worship helps Christians achieve a deeper understanding of the bible, the life of Jesus and Christian teachings.
E - Christians can be educated and understand more about their religion when it is led by a Priest, an expert and advocate of God on Earth. This can be useful since they make it easier to learn that you trying to do it yourself.
'’Praying in a place of worship is more important than praying at home’’
Agree point and explain two
(Meet the same people)
P - Meet new people of the same faith which shows belonging and identity.
E - You celebrate key events such as festivals and rites of passage with your community and strengthens the bond of believers. It allows Christians to put into practise, ‘‘Love thy neighbour’’ but looking after your community.
'’Praying in a place of worship is more important than praying at home’’
Conclusion
In conclusion I think praying at home would be more favourable because you don’t have to do it at a specific time. And that the fact is that God is omnipresent. Because God is everywhere, it does not matter where you are - home, a place of worship, an airport, at school - God will hear your prayer.
