Religious Studies

Religious Studies

1. Sikhism

   • The 5 K's
     • Kesh
       • Long hair, not cutting body hair. It means spirituality.
     • Kangha
       • Is the comb in the hair. This shows and means cleanliness. 
     • Kara
       • An iron bangle/bracelet, always worn. The circle represents everlasting life and reminds a sikh who they are and what they do with their hands, making sure it is within the teachings of the gurus.
     • Kachera
       • Undergarments or shorts worn beeath the trousers. Show modesty and sexual reatraint and reminds the sikh to be faithful.
     • Kirpan
       • A short dagger kept with sikhs at all times. Gives sikhs a sense of duty when they see others in peril. Used to defend others, other than themselves. 

2. Judaism

   • Moses
   • Synagogue
   • Branches