Module 2 Flashcards
What are the characteristics of ‘beliefs and believers?”
Core teachings that provide meaning, e.g monotheism in Christianity, the dreaming in indigenous traditions
What role do sacred texts and writings play in religions?
Serve as a guide for adherants with moral and ethical guidelines, e.g., the Bible, Tora, and Quaran.
What are ethics in religion?
Rules or principles guiding moral behaviour, e.g 10 commandments in Christianity.
What are rituals and ceremonies in religion?
Actions that express beliefs e.g Mass in Christianity, Aborigional dances.
What makes a religion dynamic and living?
Interactions of beliefs, sacred texts, ethics and rituals ensure adaptability and relevance e.g Christianity and modern bible interpretations.
What is the dreaming in Aborigional Spirituality?
A central spiritual framework explaining creation, spiritual beings and laws governing life.
What is the connection between the Dreaming and the land?
The Land is the medium for the Dreaming, with sacred sites tied to ancestral beings and spiritual significance.
How does the Dreaming connect to identity?
The Dreaming and connection to the land define cultural identity, with kinship systems and community roles embedded in Dreaming stories.
What qualities make Jesus a role model for Christians?
Human Exellence
How is Jesus a Role Model for Adherents
- Forgiveness
- Assisting the marginalised
- Acting in service
- Building God’s Kingdom
- Sacrefice
- Jesus, the miracle worker
How did Jesus demonstrate humility and service?
Jesus demonstrated humility and service by washing His disciples’ feet, teaching that true greatness comes from serving others (John 13:12-15).
What is the importance of the Bible in Christianity?
Sacred text guiding beliefs, ethics, and decisions; e.g., Ten Commandments and Beatitudes.
What are the functions of the Bible?
Used in liturgy, personal devotion, and community building, A moral pathway.
What are the distinctive features of Catholicism?
Pope as head, 7 sacraments, Immaculate Conception, Confession for absolution.
What distinguishes Orthodoxy from Catholicism?
- Decentralized Authority* Leadership is shared by bishops, with no central leader like the Pope
- Theosis: Salvation is about becoming one with God.
- Icons: Religious images are venerated as sacred.
- Mary: Honored as Theotokos, but without Immaculate Conception or Assumption.
- Fasting: Regular and rigorous fasting periods.
- Clergy: Leadership is shared by bishops, with no supreme authority.
What are the key beliefs in Protestantism?
- Sola Scriptura: The Bible is the ultimate source of authority in matters of faith and practice, rejecting the authority of tradition or the Pope.
- Two Sacraments: Protestants typically recognize two sacraments—Baptism and Eucharist (Lord’s Supper)
- Authority of Church: Emphasis on the local church and congregation over hierarchical structures like the Catholic Church.
How did Anglicanism emerge, and what are its features?
The break from Rome under Henry VIII, with diverse worship styles and the Archbishop of Canterbury as authority.
What characterizes Pentecostalism?
Focus on direct Holy Spirit experience, emotional worship, and spiritual gifts.
How do characteristics of religion keep it dynamic?
Beliefs, sacred texts, ethics, and rituals evolve to remain relevant while preserving core traditions.
How are dreaming and Land connected to Aboriginal identity?
Dreaming stories link individuals to their spiritual responsibilities and ancestral heritage, with land as a physical and spiritual entity.
How do Jesus’ teachings impact Christian life?
He exemplified love, humility, forgiveness, and selflessness, encouraging discipleship and personal transformation.
