Christianity
A major empire which ruled over the land where Christianity originated, providing the infrastructure and common language that aided its early spread.
What is the Roman Empire?
The foundational covenant of Judaism was established with this patriarch, whose name was changed to signify his role as the "father of many nations"
Who is Abram?
The chief example of Buddhism, who famously achieved enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
A religious tradition that espouses total submission to God as its central principle.
This great, primordial void existed between the fiery world of Muspelheim and the icy world of Niflheim before creation.
What is Ginnungagap?
The foundational ethical principle that underpins both the Beatitudes and the Ten Commandments in Christian ethics.
What is love.
This is the most traditional variant of Judaism, characterized by a strict and unwavering observance of the mitzvot, or commandments of the Torah.
What is Orthodox Judaism?
The truth that tanha or craving is the arising of suffering.
What is Samudaya?
The largest Cathedral in Australia, demonstrating the contribution of religion to architecture.
What is St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne.
This god, known as the Allfather, sacrificed one of his eyes in exchange for wisdom and knowledge.
Who is Odin?
The principal belief that is central to the Christian understanding of salvation.
What is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This sacred text is a collection of rabbinic teachings that includes the Midrash, or interpretations of the Torah, and serves as a major source of Jewish law and tradition.
What is the Talmud?
The three disciplines of the NEFP which translate to right action, wisdom and right meditation.
What are samadhi, sila and prajna?
The belief that human beings can find the supernatural dimension by means of the natural world.
What is the immanent Dimension?
This monstrous wolf is the son of Loki and is fated to kill Odin during Ragnarök
Who is Fenrir?
The principal belief refers to God's self-disclosure to humanity, which Christians believe is most perfectly expressed through the person of Jesus Christ.
What is Revelation?
According to the Prophetic Vision, this concept of social justice requires Jews to participate in the "repair of the world."
What is Tikkan Olam
The Buddha's teaching on loving kindness.
What is metta?
Complex networks of family groups that are linked to totems, landforms and cultural identities.
What are kinship groups?
The Norse believed that warriors who died honourably in battle were taken to this great hall by the Valkyries.
What is Valhalla?
This type of prayer is a way of communicating with God in a free-flowing, way, often using one's own words or speaking in tongues using the power of the Holy Spirit.
What is spontaneous prayer.
These are the detailed instructions about what activities cannot be undertaken on the Sabbath, included in the Talmud.
What are the 39 categories of prohibited labour?
The Buddhist belief in impermanence, recognised in Puja by offering flowers or fruit.
What is anicca?
Natural objects, plants, or animals that serves as a spiritual emblem, deeply connecting individuals and groups to their ancestors, culture, and the environment
What are totems?
This principal belief outlines a cycle of destruction and rebirth where the world is consumed by fire and then begins anew.
What is Ragnarök?