Pi & Christianity
Who is the mother of Jesus Christ?
Mary.
Who is the final Prophet in Islam?
Is Hinduism a polytheism or a monotheism?
A Polytheism.
Which biblical story resembles Pi's shipwreck?
Noah's ark.
What is the name of the holy book of Islam?
The Quran.
Name three Hindu gods.
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
Who introduced Pi to Christianity?
Father Martin
Who introduced Pi to Islam?
Mr. Kumar
Who introduced Pi to hinduism?
Auntie Rohini
What does Pi dislike about Christianity at first?
- Jesus is too human or mortal. He suffers too much. Pi is used to the Hindu gods, who are nothing like humans and very powerful.
- If humanity sins, why would God's son have to pay the price?
What is a Hafiz?
Someone who knows the Quran by heart.
What does Pi like about Hinduism?
This was his first religion and he says 'first wonder goes deepest'. He loves all the rites and passages (traditions) and the universe and his place in it makes sense to him through the eyes of Hinduism.
What does Pi like about Christianity?
What does Pi like about Islam?
Pi says: "I challenge anyone to understand Islam, its spirit, and not to love it. It is a beautiful religion of brotherhood and devotion." Pi loves the way prayers are carried out, the physicality of it. Bringing his forehead to the ground feels like a 'deeply religious contact'. Islam makes him feel the presence of god.
Pi says "in his wisdom and perfect love, Lord Krishna lead me to meet one man". Who is this?
Jesus Christ