RS Revision- Everything Flashcards
What is Puja?
Puja is a ritual where people pray and chant to worship and honor Gods
Christian beliefs about resurrection
Christians believe you will eventually resurrect but you don’t know when. The Bible passage of the Easter story and Jesus’ death shows us this
Name and explain 3 things that happen on the Day of The Dead
Pan de muerto is baked to attract dead souls. Candles are lit for each soul and extra ones are lit for forgotten souls. Graves are cleaned and have flowers put on them as an action of respect and to entice souls.
Name the 5 K’s and what they are
Kangar- a wooden comb to keep the Kesh tamed
Kesh- uncut hair
Kachera- cotton underwear to symbolise modesty and represent being in the army of God
Kirpan- a small sword to represent being in the army of God
Explain why Sikhs wear the 5 K’s
Sikhs wear the 5 K’s to symbolise that they are of the Sikh faith. It also symbolises that they are part of the Khalsa. It relates to the key teaching of equality in Sikhism because all Sikhs look the same.
What is agape love?
Agape love is a type of unconditional love that goes beyond loving those who are easy to love.
What is Moksha in the cycle of Samsara?
Moksha is the breaking of the cycle of reincarnation. This happens when you fulfil your Dharma and you can be with God eternally.
Why do some Hindus regard themselves as polytheistic?
Because many Hindus believe that Brahman, the one main God created the Trimurti, Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. They believe that those three Gods created 1000s of deities and other Gods. These Hindus believe they worship all of these Gods.
Why do some Hindus regard themselves as monotheistic?
Because they believe that Brahman is the only God
What does monotheistic mean?
Believing in one God
What does polytheistic mean?
Believing in multiple Gods
