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What is the primary function of interfaith dialogue?
What is the primary function of interfaith dialogue?
Why does the Catholic Church emphasize ecumenism?
Why does the Catholic Church emphasize ecumenism?
The belief in a higher power without following a specific religion is best described as:
The belief in a higher power without following a specific religion is best described as:
How do many Indigenous cultures view the concept of God or higher power?
How do many Indigenous cultures view the concept of God or higher power?
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What was the primary goal of the Canadian government regarding Indigenous children in the residential school system?
What was the primary goal of the Canadian government regarding Indigenous children in the residential school system?
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Which of the following is NOT a common Indigenous ritual or symbol?
Which of the following is NOT a common Indigenous ritual or symbol?
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Which religion has the largest number of followers worldwide?
Which religion has the largest number of followers worldwide?
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Who is considered the father of the Jewish people?
Who is considered the father of the Jewish people?
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What is the primary significance of the Council of Nicaea in the context of early Christianity?
What is the primary significance of the Council of Nicaea in the context of early Christianity?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'kashrut' within Judaism?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'kashrut' within Judaism?
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What was the main catalyst for the Great Schism of 1054 CE?
What was the main catalyst for the Great Schism of 1054 CE?
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Which statement accurately reflects the Islamic view of Jesus?
Which statement accurately reflects the Islamic view of Jesus?
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How did St. Paul significantly contribute to the spread of Christianity?
How did St. Paul significantly contribute to the spread of Christianity?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Jewish celebration of Yom Kippur?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Jewish celebration of Yom Kippur?
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What is the significance of the 'Shahada' within the Five Pillars of Islam?
What is the significance of the 'Shahada' within the Five Pillars of Islam?
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What does the term 'gospel' primarily mean within a Christian context?
What does the term 'gospel' primarily mean within a Christian context?
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What do the Five Pillars of Islam mainly represent?
What do the Five Pillars of Islam mainly represent?
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What is the primary religious focus for the Eastern Religions (such as Hinduism and Buddhism), as distinct from Western Religions?
What is the primary religious focus for the Eastern Religions (such as Hinduism and Buddhism), as distinct from Western Religions?
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What was the primary objective of the Protestant Reformation?
What was the primary objective of the Protestant Reformation?
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How is Ramadan observed by Muslims worldwide?
How is Ramadan observed by Muslims worldwide?
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What does the term 'Islam' primarily mean?
What does the term 'Islam' primarily mean?
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Which of these options is most associated with a 'worldview' based on Indigenous Spirituality?
Which of these options is most associated with a 'worldview' based on Indigenous Spirituality?
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What is the Tanakh in Judaism?
What is the Tanakh in Judaism?
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Study Notes
Worldviews and Their Importance
- A worldview is a person's or group's perspective on the world, life, and experiences.
- Interfaith dialogue fosters mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence.
- Catholic ecumenism promotes unity among Christians.
- Studying world religions in Canada promotes intercultural understanding and peaceful coexistence.
Major Worldviews
- Atheism: Belief in no God.
- Agnosticism: Uncertainty about the existence of God.
- Monotheism: Belief in one God (e.g., Christianity, Islam, Judaism).
- Polytheism: Belief in many gods (e.g., Hinduism).
- Spirituality: Belief in a higher power, without adherence to a specific religion.
Indigenous Spirituality
- Indigenous spirituality often views God as interconnected with nature.
- Indigenous people believe everything in the natural world has a spirit.
- Indigenous cultures respect the earth as sacred.
- Indigenous rituals (smudging, powwows, vision quests) and symbols (eagle, medicine wheel, dreamcatcher) are practiced.
Residential Schools and Assimilation
- Residential schools were forcibly imposed on Indigenous children to assimiliate them into European culture.
- The Canadian government aimed to erase their culture, language, and beliefs.
Judaism
- Abraham is considered the father of the Jewish people.
- Abraham's covenant with God promised a great nation and blessings.
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Major Jewish feasts/celebrations and their commemorations:
- Rosh Hashanah: Jewish New Year, reflecting and starting fresh.
- Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement, fasting and praying.
- Passover: Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt.
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Major Jewish denominations and their differences:
- Orthodox Judaism: Adheres strictly to traditional laws and customs.
- Conservative Judaism: Traditional, but accommodating to modern life.
- Reform Judaism: Modern, adapts Judaism to modern society.
- The Tanakh is the Hebrew Bible, including the Torah, Prophets, and Writings.
- The Torah is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. It's the most important part.
- Kashrut: Jewish dietary laws, showing obedience to God.
Christianity
- Christianity was founded by Jesus Christ.
- Jesus taught love, forgiveness, and helping others, emphasizing love for God and neighbor.
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Significant councils and their purposes:
- Council of Jerusalem: Determined non-Jewish Christians didn't need Jewish laws.
- Council of Nicea: Defined the nature of Jesus and established the Nicene Creed.
- Most Christians believe salvation comes through faith in Jesus.
- "Gospel" means "good news," referring to Jesus' message of God's love and salvation.
- Protestant Reformation causes: Criticism of Catholic Church's corruption, Emphasis on the Bible over church traditions, led by Martin Luther.
- The Catholic Church responded with the Counter-Reformation to address issues, reaffirming doctrines.
Islam
- Prophet Muhammad founded Islam in Mecca (circa 570-632 CE).
- Islam means "submission" to God's will.
- Muhammad received divine messages from angel Gabriel over 23 years (beginning 610 CE). These formed the Quran.
- Ramadan: A holy month of fasting, prayer and Quran reading.
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Five Pillars of Islam:
- Shahada: Declaration of faith.
- Salat: Daily prayers.
- Zakat: Charity giving.
- Sawm: Fasting during Ramadan.
- Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca.
- Islam views God as merciful and powerful.
- Islam sees Jesus as a prophet.
Comparative Religion
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Interfaith dialogue is important for understanding and cooperation between different religions.
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Christian ecumenism is an important goal within Christianity.
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The course facilitates learning about various religions, promoting a form of ecumenism.
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Religious "views of God" and "worldviews" differ across religions.
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Western religions focus on individual relationship with God and a final judgment.
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Eastern religions focus on spiritual enlightenment and cycles of rebirth.
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Significant religious figures and their legacies:
- Judaism: Abraham and Moses.
- Christianity: Jesus.
- Islam: Muhammad.
- Indigenous spirituality: Diverse spiritual leaders.
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Explore various worldviews including atheism, monotheism, and indigenous spirituality. Understand their significance in promoting interfaith dialogue and cultural understanding. This quiz will test your knowledge on different belief systems and their impact on society.
