Religious Pluralism
What is empathy?
The ability to understand or feel what another person is experiencing.
The Jewish festival of atonement and repentance for sins is:
Yom Kippur
What is the Great Spirit in Indigenous Spirituality?
The helper of the universe and all creation
What is "wudu"?
Ritual cleansing before prayer
What is the Law of Karma?
The Law of Karma suggests that every action has a related reaction.
Inter-religious Dialogue is…
Dialogue between people or groups of people from different faith traditions.
What is the Jewish scripture called?
The Torah
The medicines used in a smudging ritual are…
Cedar, sage, sweet grass, and tobacco
In a mosque the ________ indicates the direction of prayer.
Mihrab
In Hinduism which of the following is NOT true about Deities?
a) each deity is distinguished by special functions but the same characteristics
b) Gods and goddesses have numerous arms and hands.
c) All objects in the hand have a special significance.
d) Most deities are associated with one or more animals.
a - They often have distinct characteristics, including different forms, colors, and associated symbols, which set them apart from one another.
Religious Tolerance means:
a) To simply put up with people
b)To seek to understand what religions have in common.
c) To have meaningful dialogue with and respect people of other religions
d) B & C
Being a “Chosen People” means:
God gives Jews many privileges and responsibilities.
The Indigenous moral teaching around creation is that:
a) Humans do not have control over creation.
b) Humans have a responsibility for creation.
c) Life is interconnected.
d) All the above
d) all of the above
The Qur’an is:
a) The voice of Allah
b) Always recited in English
c) Read left to right.
d) Is written in the proper order of events.
a) The voice of Allah
Diwali is a festival of what?
Lights
The co-existence of many religions in a society is called…
Religious pluralism
True or false - Orthodox men and women are allowed to sit next to each other in the synagogue.
False - In Orthodox Judaism, men and women typically do not sit together in the synagogue. They are separated by a partition called a mechitza during prayer services, which is a traditional practice to maintain focus and modesty.
Indigenous peoples mainly pass down their spiritual knowledge in this way…
Orally
List one fact about what Muslims do when they pray.
They always face Mecca.
They pray 5 times a day and the time changes in accordance with the moon.
They pray with specific prayers and movements.
Which is not a Caste System in Hinduism?
a) Brahmins
b) Vaisyas
c) Sudras
d) Dharma
Dharma is not a caste system in Hinduism.
The caste system in Hinduism traditionally includes the following categories:
Dharma, on the other hand, refers to the moral and ethical duties and responsibilities one must follow in life, and it is not a caste.
Bonus Islam Question!
What are the two branches that Islam is split into?
Sunni Muslims and Shi’ite Muslims.
True or false - After Jewish people entered the Promised Land, they remained there peacefully.
False - Jewish people did not remain in the Promised Land peacefully after it was given to them. Throughout history, the region of the Promised Land (modern-day Israel and surrounding areas) experienced periods of conquest, exile, and conflict.
What is an elder?
A wise person selected to keep the teachings and the ritual practices of the community.
How often are Muslims expected to make the pilgrimage to Mecca?
At least once in their lifetime.
What does the word "Karma" mean?
Action