Religious Studies - 6 - Christianity - Practices - 212 - The importance of mission

Question 1

What is the mission of the Church?

Answer 1

To help Christians live a life of faith and tell the Christian message of salvation to all.

Question 2

What was the importance of mission during the time of Jesus?

Answer 2

It was important for early Christians to convert Jews and others to Christianity.

Question 3

What do many Christians regard as their duty?

Answer 3

To convert other people to Christianity, regardless of their current faith or beliefs.

Question 4

What additional support did missionaries provide in the past?

Answer 4

They brought education and health support to poor and disadvantaged people around the world.

Question 5

How is missionary work viewed today?

Answer 5

It is more contentious, with debates on the ethics of converting people to Christianity.

Question 6

What do many people believe about respecting different faiths in a pluralist society?

Answer 6

That one should be respectful of different faiths or non-religious beliefs rather than trying to persuade people to change religion.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: The mission of the Church includes every Christian being an _______.

Answer 7

[evangelist]

Question 8

True or False: Missionary work today is universally accepted without debate.

Answer 8

False