Religion T4 Revision Flashcards
What is the most common name for God in the Christian faith?
God
What is the most common name for God in Judaism?
Yahweh
(one name of many)
What is the most common name for God in the Islam faith?
Allah
(one name of many, this is the most common name)
Name the three monotheistic religions
Islam, Christianity, Judaism
In which faith is Jesus seen as a prophet?
Christianity
What is the name for the followers of Islamic faith
Muslims
Describe the Christian perception of God
God is seen in three main forms: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. This is seen as the Holy - or Divine - Trinity.
What are the (6) words given by Christians for God that describe Him
Omniscient (all knowing)
Omnipotent (all powerful)
Omnibenelovent (all good)
Omnipresent (all present)
Immanent (within everything)
Transcendent (beyond any language, concept or experience)
Describe the Muslim perception of God
He is a divine being above everyone and everything, all-powerful, the Creator and the Judge
How do Jews refer to God both liberally and literately?
Yahweh (this is not spoken aloud by Jews)
Spoken names: Adonai (Lord), Elohim (God), HaShem (The Name)
How is God written in the Jewish faith?
G-d
- This is to preserve the name’s integrity and holiness, because Jews believe that God’s name is too important to be written or spoken
How many names are there for God in the Islamic faith?
99
Give 3 names for God by Muslims that isn’t Allah
Al Aziz (the Mighty)
Al Malik (the King)
An-Nur (the Light)
Name the 5 Pillars of Islam and describe why they are important
- Creed
- Prayer
- Charity to the Poor
- Fasting on
Ramadan - Pilgrimage to
Mecca (Hajj)
These Pillars of Islam are the set of rules and beliefs that underline how a Muslim should act and the qualities they should portray
Compare and contrast the religions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism
- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are monotheistic religions that share common roots. All three trace their origins to Abraham and emphasize the importance of faith and moral conduct.
- Judaism focuses on the covenant between God and the Israelites, with the Torah as its sacred text.
- Christianity, emerging from Judaism, centres their faith around the Divine Trinity, which includes the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
- Islam, founded by the Prophet Muhammad, considers the Qur’an its holy book and teaches submission to Allah’s will.
- While they share similar beliefs about God and ethics, their practices and interpretations differ significantly.
What is the ceremony of Brit Milah in the Jewish faith?
Brit Milah translates to the ‘Ceremony of the Circumcision’. The ceremony occurs eight days after a boy is born and is conducted by an officiating celebrant called a Mohel.
What does Brit Milah tell us about the relationship between Jews and God
That the Jewish people will do anything for God, and that they want to have a physical sign of their devotion and dedication.
What are some key symbols in the ceremony of Bar Mitzvah?
The Tallit (a ceremonial robe a boy wears during his Bar Mitzvah)
The Torah (the holy scroll which contains the stories and rules of the Jewish faith. During his Bar Mitzvah, a boy must read from the Torah - in Hebrew)
Yad (the pointer with which the boy uses to guide him as he reads from the Torah)
What is the ceremony of Initiation in the Christian faith, and what is its purpose?
Baptism
When a baby is baptised, they are formally welcomed into the Christian community
If the person being baptised is an adult or young adult, the baptism is also symbolic of the cleansing of their sins and the beginning of their new spiritual life
What was the significance of Jesus’ baptism?
His baptism was like a sign to the people that he was the son of God, and signified his importance and divine state. John the baptist taught those who came to him to be baptised that once they had confessed their sins and repented, they would be morally and spiritually clean.
What was the significance of baptism to the people of Jesus’ time?
Being baptised was a symbol of washing away one’s sins, and becoming morally and spiritually clean in the eyes of God.
*BAPTISM WAS THE COMMENCEMENT OF A NEW, SPIRITUAL LIFE
Explain the significance of a Bar Mitzvah
The Bar Mitzvah (translated to ‘Son of the Commandment’) is an integral celebration in the Jewish faith, in which a boy (typically 12 or 13), is initiated formally into the religious community and into adulthood.
Are babies from Muslim families believed to be born Muslim, or do they have to be welcomed into the faith?
No, Muslim babies are believed to be born Muslim
True/false: From puberty, Muslim children are expected to assume personal responsibility for ritual obligations
TRUE
What are the 5 rituals for Muslim initiation
- Adnan - when the father recites a call to prayer, or Adnan, in the baby’s right ear
- Tasmiyah - the ritual of naming the baby (commonly they are given a religious name)
- After these, parents will put something sweet in the mouth of the baby (e.g. date or honey) symbolizing their hope for the baby to grow into someone with a sweet nature
- Aqiqah - 7 days after the baby is born, the family shares a meal with extended family and friends, and the baby is introduced to them.
- After Aqiqah, the baby’s head is shaved. Whatever the weight of the baby’s hair is, the equivalent amount is given in money to charity.
What is ‘khitan’
Khitan is the circumcision ceremony in the Islam faith, where a baby BOY’s foreskin is cut off. Muslims believe this makes the baby pure, and the ritual symbolizes purity and cleanliness.
What are the 2 main purposes of baptism in the christian faith?
- To wash away one’s sins and declare them pure in the eyes of God
- To welcome them into the Christian community
What are some key symbols in baptism
- Water
- White garmets
- Oil scented with balsam (sometimes)
What was St Paul’s teaching regarding Baptism?
St Paul taught that baptism is a “watery grave”, in which your sins are buried and your clean soul is born anew.
What do I have to remember when using stimulus in my answers?
- I HAVE TO PUT THE STIMULUS NUMBER IN MY RESPONSE (e.g. S1, S2, S3)
- Quote or paraphrase information
- Ask myself:
- What type of text is it?
- To which religion does it belong?
- How does this relate to the question?
- Is there bias or a distinct perspective within the text that supports or challenges the question?
- Does the text agree or contrast with other stimulus materials
What are the words I need to know for my stimulus response
- Compare - examine and note similarities
- Contrast - emphasize the differences
- Analyse - examine to explain meaning, relationships, similarities of differences
- I NEED TO FIND THE LINKS BETWEEN ALL THE SOURCES - Explain - offer reasons for something
E.g. explain why Jews and Muslims circumcise their children
- I then use my knowledge of the rituals to explain
What is the MOST IMPORTANT THING I NEED IN MY RESPONSES FOR THE TEST
I MUST compare and contrast my stimulus with the other stimulus
Who is the prophet is the Islam faith?
The Prophet Mohammad
Who is the prophet/Saviour in Christianity
Jesus
Who is the prophet in Judaism
Moses
(the covenant with God was made through Moses)
Compare the ritual of pilgrimage in the 3 religions
All three religions have pilgrimage as a ritual for those who wish to prove themselves worthy or dedicated to God
Jews- Jerusalem
Muslims - Mecca
Christians - Santiago de Compostela
What is the key declaration about God in the Christian faith
God is above all things and beings (transcendent), and is within everything (immanent). He is eternally loving and wise
What is the key declaration about God in Judaism
There is only one God. He is mighty and above all, and is all-powerful and all-knowing.
What is the key declaration about God in Islam
The central concept in Islam is the absolute oneness of God (Allah).
He is beyond human comprehension and above all.
what are some other key points about Baptism
- St Paul taught that baptism is a “watery grave”, in which your sins are buried and your clean soul is born anew.
- Water is a key element in many religions (washing away sins, cleansing)
- Baptism also represents death, the person’s old life dying and the person rising again to their new life
- Babies wear white clothes
- Candles: very common for baptisms, they are symbolic of light and happiness, purity etc and are often received after baptism is completed
