Unit 2 - Religious Authority

Unit 2 - Religious Authority

1. Keywords

   • Authority - Power over others
   • Duty - tasks we are expected to do
   • Justice - everyone has equal opportunities and human rights
   • Human rights - Rights that every human has
   • Personal conviction - Personal beliefs that may not follow a religion
   • Punishment - Make someone feel pain or loss for wrongdoing

2. Duty

   • Christians
     • 10 Commandments
     • Love one's neighbour as oneself
     • Parable of the good Samaritan
     • Expected to use talents wisely
   • Islam
     • Expected to keep the 5 pillars
     • Shari'ah laws that cover all aspects of life

3. Punishment

   • Christianity
     • If people sin or commit crimes, justice must follow
     • Most believe that God will judge a person after death
   • Islam
     • Believers should make the choice between good and evil
     • Punishment is an important aspect of justice