Beliefs, Teachings and Practices(RE)

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These flash is about Christianity and Islam about Beliefs, Teachings and Practices.
Wazir Hamed
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What is the significance of the Mount of Olives in Jesus’ life? The Mount of Olives was from where Jesus ascended to heaven; it was also the location of the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus was arrested.
List and briefly describe the Five Pillars of Islam. The Five Pillars of Islam consist of: 1. Shahadah – reciting the Muslim profession of faith 2. Salah (Salat) – offering ritual prayers five times a day 3. Zakah (Zakat) – giving 2.5% of one’s wealth to benefit the poor and needy 4. Sawm – fasting during the month of Ramadan 5. Hajj – pilgrimage to Mecca
In Christianity, Trinity is the way of describing God as which three persons? The Trinity represents God the Father (the Creator), God the Son (Jesus) and God the Holy Spirit (God’s continuing presence on Earth).
Why is circumcision practised in some religious faiths? Circumcision is used to symbolise cleanliness (e.g. in Islam) and to give potential health benefits.
Why are there no pictures of Allah, Muhammad or any other figures in a mosque ? In Islam, Allah is regarded as beyond human understanding and portrayal. There are no images or statues of other figures in a mosque since Muslims are forbidden from worshipping anyone else (shirk).
Which religions allow cremation as a funeral rite? Cremation is permitted by some Christians. Cremation is forbidden in the Muslim faiths.
How does Roman Catholic teaching differ from that of other Christian denominations in the way people will be judged after death? Unlike other Christian denominations, the Roman Catholic Church believes in a state of purgatory, where some people who have sinned are cleansed before they can be allowed to heaven.
Give four reasons why believers may pray Reasons why believers may pray include: • seeking guidance from God • asking God for something • thanking God • saying sorry or asking for forgiveness • showing adoration to God.
Which Muslim festival marks the end of Ramadan and how might it be celebrated? Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. Muslims may wear their best clothes and celebrate the end of fasting with special services, events and sharing food together.
What do Catholics mean by transubstantiation ? Transubstantiation is the belief that the Eucharistic elements of the bread and the wine change into the body and blood of Christ.
Why can Easter be described as the most important Christian festival? Easter is the most important festival for Christians as they celebrate the life and death of the Messiah and the offer of redemption and a relationship with God.
In Christianity, how does Adam and Eve’s eating of the fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil demonstrate the free will that God has given humanity? The eating of the fruit demonstrates free will because it shows that God has given people the ability to choose between right and wrong for themselves.
What word describes a person who does not believe in the existence of God? An atheist does not believe in the existence of God.
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