Religious Identity: Christianity Flashcards
How do Christians express their faith through what is worn?
> no specific requirement
> demonstrates faith and is a personal reminder
> fish is an early Christian symbol and is a Greek acronym for Jesus Christ God’s son Saviour
> crucifix didn’t come into common use until much later, reminds Christians of the sacrifice Jesus made.
What are some elements of the church that have religious symbolism?
> cross
> stained glass windows
> eagle lectern
> pulpit
> font
> incense
What does the cross in the church symbolise?
The death and resurrection of Jesus
What do the stained glass windows in the church symbolise?
> represent bible stories
What does the altar represent?
God meeting his people
What does the eagle lectern represent?
> the spread of good news and the word of God around the world
What does the pulpit represent?
Raised to show the importance of the message
What does the font represent?
For baptism, entering heaven
What does incense represent?
Expresses thanks to God
What is pilgrimage for Christians?
> the holy land
- Bethlehem and the nativity church
- Golgotha, the Garden Tomb and Via Dolorosa ( path Jesus walked from Pilate to Golgotha)
> Lourdes
- St Bernard witnessed the Virgin Mary
- holy water, 64 reported miracles
What is the Christian attitude towards sharing faith?
> some denominations regard it as important to spread God’s word
- pamphlets, door to door, inviting friends to services
> evangelising TV programmes
> for most interfaith dialogue is important
What are some hindrances to interfaith dialogue?
> misinterpretation of faith leading to misrepresentation
> socio-political burdens from the past
> suspicion of motives
> religious indifference
