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Question 1

CHRISTIANITY
2 Principle beliefs
Scriptures

Answer 1

The divinity and humanity of Jesus Christ:
One person, 2 natures
“I am the light of the world” (John 8:12)

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ:
“Christ, raised from the dead” (Romans 6:9)

Question 2

CHRISTIANITY
2 Ethical teachings
Scriptures

Answer 2

The commandment of love:
“Love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:39)

The ten commandments:
6th commandment “Thou shall not murder”

Question 3

How is Jesus Christ a role model for Christians?

Answer 3

-models the ideal behaviour that adherents should strive to emulate
-lived his life teaching and following principles such as acts of service and advocacy for the poor, as seen in Mark 10:21
-compassion to the needy, healed the sick, lived selflessly and taught the love of God

Question 4

JUDAISM
2 principle beliefs

Answer 4

The belief in a single God who is the creator and ruler of the universe:
Shema- “The Lord our God, the Lord is one” (Deuteronomy 6:4)

The idea of the Covenant
“I hereby make a covenant” (Exodus 34:1)

Question 5

JUDAISM
2 Ethical teachings

Answer 5

The Prophetic vision: Tikkun Olam & supporting social justice issues.

The Book of Proverbs:
Proverb 17 encourages adherents to consider the needs of others.

Question 6

JUDAISM
Explain the covenant of the patriarchs and what it has to do with land and people.

What is a covenant?
What does it promise?

Scriptures?

Ritual of the covenant?

Answer 6

What is a covenant? What does it promise?
The Covenant is a principle belief of Judaism and God’s promise to Abraham. According to the Covenant, God would offer the promised land of Canaan and protection to Abraham and his descendants, and in return, they had to follow the path of God.

Scriptures:
“I will give you this land for your descendants. (Genesis 17:8)

“You will be the father of many nations” (Genesis 17:4-14).

“I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky” (Genesis 26:4)

Ritual of the covenant?
-Circumcision as a symbol of the covenant

Question 7

ISLAM
Principle beliefs?
Scripture

Answer 7

Tawhid: The belief in the Oneness and Unity of God.
“The Merciful” and “The Kind” are among the 99 names of Allah that Muslims strive to emulate.

Malaa’ika: Angels who bring constant awareness of the existence of God. Observing and recording deeds.
“You are certainly observed by… angels, recording everything” (Quran 82:10)

Question 8

ISLAM
Ethical teaching
Scripture

Answer 8

Shariah Law: God’s guide for the path to happiness.
-Sawm: The practice of fasting during Ramadan. For self-reflection and discipline
“The month of Ramadan.. revealed as guidance for mankind” (Quran 2:185)