Religious Studies EoY Practice

Study Notes

The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are the three aspects of the Holy Trinity, with the Father being the creator, the Son being Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit being God's spiritual presence guiding believers.
Jesus' incarnation is central to Christian beliefs, with Jesus being both fully divine and fully human.
Jesus' death on the cross is seen as a sacrifice to atone for humanity's sins, allowing forgiveness and reconciliation with God.
Jesus' birth and death are both significant events in Christian beliefs, with the birth being necessary for Jesus to become human and fulfill his saving mission.

The Qur'an is revealed to Prophet Muhammad by God through the angel Gabriel and contains guidance on moral and righteous life, teachings about Allah, and Islamic faith.
Prophets are seen as role models, examples of living according to God's will, and are messengers sent by God to convey teachings and guidance to humanity.
Tawhid, or the Oneness of God, is a fundamental principle in Islam, emphasizing God's supremacy and authority.

Christians have differing views on the death penalty, with some supporting it based on retribution and others opposing it, citing the sanctity of life.
Poverty and addiction are seen as contributing factors to crime, with some committing crimes out of desperation or necessity.
Deterrence, reformation, rehabilitation, and retribution are all seen as important aims of punishment, with deterrence preventing future crimes, reformation and rehabilitation focusing on offender reintegration, and retribution providing closure and accountability for harm.