Religion

Question 1

5 Fights of Fundamentalism

Answer 1

I. Fight Back
II. Fight For
III. Fight With
IV. Fight Against
V. Fight Under God

Question 2

Christianity

Answer 2

• monotheistic religion
• centred around life of Jesus of Nazareth
• Sacred Writing: The Bible

Question 3

Buddhism

Answer 3

• believe in reincarnation and cycles of birth, life, death
• if person releases attachment to desire they can obtain Nirvana
• Sacred Writing: Tripitaka

Question 4

Islam

Answer 4

• youngest religion
• strict monotheism
• founded by Mohammed the Prophet
• Sacred Writing: Qur’an, the Hadith

Question 5

Sikhism

Answer 5

• pray many times a day
• believe everyone is equal
• formless god
• Sacred Writing: Shri Guru Gronth Sahib

Question 6

Judaism

Answer 6

• believe in one creator and inherent goodness
• Moses les them to promised land where Samuel established Israelite kingdom
• Sacred Writings: the Psalms, Law of the Prophet

Question 7

Hinduism

Answer 7

• unity in everything

* purpose of life is to realize we are part of God

Question 8

Native American

Answer 8

• see themselves in continuity with nature

* each season a time to good thanks to the creator

Question 9

Shinto

Answer 9

• ancient Japanese religion
• tied to nature
• 4 Affirmations
- tradition and family
- love and nature
- physical cleanliness
- "Matsuri"
• Sacred Writings: The Koijiki, Nihongi