Beliefs & Teachings
What is the Trinity?
The Christian belief that God is three persons in one: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Samatha meditation is
A form of meditation that focuses on "calmness" and breathing to prepare for deeper insight
Deterrence
$100: An aim of punishment that seeks to put the criminal off committing the crime again.
Big Bang Theory
The scientific theory that the universe began with a massive expansion approx. 13.8 billion years ago.
What is the structure for a 4 marker?
Point
Evidence
What is the Incarnation?
The Christian doctrine that God became human in the form of Jesus.
This term refers to "insight" meditation, where a Buddhist focuses on the nature of reality.
Another name for the death penalty
Capital punishment
What is the Sanctity of Life?
The religious concept that human life is sacred because it is a gift from God.
What is the structure for a 6 marker?
T
S
T
x2
What is free will?
The solution to the "Problem of Evil" that suggests God gave humans the ability to choose between right and wrong.
What is a mandala?
A visual aid used in meditation, often a complex circular diagram representing the universe or a Buddha’s realm.
What is retribution
The principle of "an eye for an eye" is an example of this aim of punishment.
What is euthanasia?
The term for "mercy killing" or ending a life to relieve suffering.
Which questions could you include quotes in ?
4, 6 and 12
What is evangelism?
This term refers to the "Great Commission" given by Jesus to spread the Gospel and make disciples.
What is Metta Bhavana?
The practice of "Loving-Kindness" meditation, intended to develop selfless love for all beings.
Universal human rights
This term refers to the basic entitlements all humans should have, regardless of where they live
What does ex-nihilo mean?
The Latin term meaning "out of nothing," describing how some believe God created the universe.
What is the structure for 12 markers?
TRADEC
What is Lourdes?
A French site of pilgrimage famous for its "healing waters" and association with St. Bernadette.
What are the 5 aggregates?
form, sensation, perception, mental formations, and consciousness
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Name a legality around UK abortion?
before 24 weeks
2 doctors signatures
What do the two papers consist of?
Paper 1 - Christianity and Buddhism
Paper 2 - Themes