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Baptism

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Means to ‘immerse in water’. A sacrament which is a rite of initiation to become a member of the church.

Christians baptise with water to symbolise washing away of original sin.

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Bible

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Christian sacred text believed by Christians to be inspired or revealed by God.

The Bible is divided into the Old and New Testament and guides Christians on how to live.

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Conformation

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Derived from the term for ‘strengthening’. A sacrament which is a rite for someone who was baptised as an infant to confirm their Christian beliefs.

Christians believe at confirmation they become a full member of the church.

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Eucharist

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Means ‘thanksgiving’. Re-enacts the Last Supper, a sacrament of sharing bread and wine as a reminder of the body and blood of Christ.

Jesus asked his disciples to remember him in this way.

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Free will

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The ability to make our own choices (usually moral choices) voluntarily and independently – nothing is pre-determined.

Some Christians believe Adam and Eve were given free will by God and this could explain the existence of moral evil in the world.

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Heaven and Hell

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Heaven a place/state in the afterlife for those who accepted God’s teachings and grace.
Hell a place/state of punishment in the afterlife for those that rejected God’s teachings and grace in this life.

Christians believe that heaven is a place to be with God. Hell is an absence of God.

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Judgement

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The belief that God will judge whether or not humans are worthy to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

Many Christians believe there will be a Day of Judgement where God will judge the living and the dead.

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Marriage symbols

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Features of the wedding ceremony that indicate the purpose and meaning of marriage.

Christians exchange rings as a symbol of eternal love.

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Pilgrimage

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A journey made to a sacred place as an act of worship or devotion.

Christians may visit Jerusalem to see where Jesus died.

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Reason

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The process of logical thought or the ability to think in a logical way.

St Aquinas argued that our sense of reason came from God.

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Revelation

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The way God choses to make himself known to humans.

The Bible is seen as a revelation.

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Vows

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Promises made between people or a person’s promise to God.

Christians make wedding vows such as ‘Till death us do part.’

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Ummah

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Means community. Refers to the worldwide community of Muslims who share a common religious identity.

Muslims believe everyone in the
ummah is equal in the eyes of Allah.

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Prophet

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A messenger of Allah with a special purpose.

The Qur’an states there are 25
prophets, starting with Adam.

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Muhammad

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The final prophet in Islam, referred to as
the ‘Seal of the Prophets’.

Muhammad had the Qur’an revealed
to him.

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Mosque

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Means place of prostration. A Muslims place of worship.

Muslims worship at the mosque as a
community, particularly on Friday
(Jummah).

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Mecca

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Muslims holiest city located in Saudi
Arabia. It is where Muslims go on Hajj.

The birthplace of Muhammad and
where Muslims face when praying,
towards the Ka’bah (House of God).

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Lesser Jihad

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Jihad means to struggle or strive. Lesser
Jihad is a physical struggle or holy war in
defence of Islam.

Muhammad suggested Lesser Jihad
is a last resort.

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Isa

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The 24th and penultimate prophet in Islam. In Christianity he is known as Jesus.

Muslims do not believe Jesus is the Son of God, but simply a messenger who was given the ability to perform miracles.

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Hijab

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Often used to describe the headscarf, veil
or modest dress worn by many Muslim
women.

Worn in public as a sign of modesty.

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Burkha

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A long loose fitting garment which covers the whole body from head to feet.

Worn in public as a sign of modesty.

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Al-Qadr

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The Muslim term for predestination which means they believe God has set out the destiny of all things.

Muslims believe Allah is omnipotent and in control of everything, even
our lives.

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Akhirah

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The Muslim term for belief in life after death and the Final Judgement.

Those who commit to Allah will achieve eternal life in Paradise.

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Id-ul-Fitr

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The celebration of breaking the fast after Ramadan ends.

Muslims will celebrate by having a meal with friends and family and donating zakat-ul-fitr.

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Censorship

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Supressing and limiting access to materials or speech that are considered obscene, offensive or a threat to security.

Article 19 of the Declaration of Human Rights states everyone has the right to express their views but if these views cause harm or offence the government may censor it.

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Discrimination

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Treating others differently by acting on your prejudice.

Racism is a form of discrimination.

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Human Rights

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The basic entitlements we are all entitled to because we are human.

The Declaration of Human Rights states that all people have the right to an education.

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Extremism

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Believing in, supporting and acting upon ideas that are very far from what most people consider correct or reasonable.

Islamic State would be considered an extremist organisation due to their terrorist attacks.

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Personal conviction

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Something a person strongly believes in.

Martin Luther King had a personal
conviction that all people should be equal.

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Prejudice

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Pre-judging: judging people to be inferior or superior without a cause.

The Bible implies that prejudice is wrong, ’God does not show favouritism.’

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Relative Poverty

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When people have enough for their basic needs but do not have enough in relation to others in society.

Someone could be considered to be in relative poverty if they could not afford luxuries such as a TV.

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Absolute Poverty

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Where people cannot access the most
basic of their human needs; sever deprivation.

If someone cannot afford food or have a home they would be in absolute poverty.

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Social Justice

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Promoting a fair society by challenging injustice and ensuring everyone has equal opportunities and rights.

The Qur’an makes it clear that it is a Muslim’s duty to promote social justice, ‘Believers stand up firmly for justice.’

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Adultery

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Having sex with someone who is not your marriage partner while you are married.

Christians believe adultery is wrong, it breaks the commandment, ‘Do not commit adultery’.

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Cohabitation

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Living with your partner, having a sexual relationship, but you are not married to them.

Traditional Christians do not approve as they believe the Bible suggests sex before marriage is wrong.

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Commitment

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A sense of dedication or obligation to someone or something.

Christians believe marriage is a lifelong commitment.

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Contraception

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Methods used to prevent a woman becoming pregnant or the spread of STI’s.

Some Christians are against contraception as it goes against God’s teaching to, ‘Be fruitful and multiply’.

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Divorce

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To legally end a marriage.

Many Christians think divorce is wrong because breaks the sacred marriage vow, ‘Till death us do part’.

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Gender equality

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All genders enjoying the same rights and
opportunities in all aspects of their lives.

St Paul said, ‘We are all one in Christ’.

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Responsibilities

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Actions and duties you are expected or feel obliged to carry out.

Muslims believe they have a responsibility to carry out the 5 pillars of their faith.

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Roles

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Position, function or status of a person in society, as well as the characteristics or behaviours we expect that person to have.

A role of a parent is to love, support and train their children to be responsible citizens.

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