Beginning the Journey
What is the Latin root word from which 'religion' derives?
religare
The term 'Israel' in Jewish context refers to:
Both the Jewish people and their ancestral land
What is the primary way Christians find meaning and instruction for their lives?
Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus
What is the meaning of the word 'Muslim'?
One who submits
What is evangelization?
The sharing of the Good News
The Hebrew Bible is called the Tanakh because:
It's an acronym for its three parts
What was the primary reason early Christians changed their worship day to Sunday?
To celebrate Jesus' resurrection
What marks the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr
Which approach best promotes interfaith understanding?
Engaging in respectful dialogue
The Jewish view of God is characterized by:
Absolute monotheism
The Edict of Milan's significance was that it:
Granted religious tolerance
Why is the Qur'an considered sacred?
It contains God's direct words
What is the primary focus of Dignitatis Humanae?
Religious freedom and human dignity
What is the primary significance of the Torah in Judaism?
The central reference of Jewish law and teachings
The Anglican Church began when:
Henry VIII sought a marriage annulment
What caused the decline of Muslim states in the Modern Period?
European colonialism and trade
Nostra Aetate was groundbreaking because it:
Promoted interfaith dialogue and understanding
Midrash represents:
Biblical interpretation and explanation
The Eastern and Western Church split primarily due to:
The filioque controversy and papal authority
What fundamental difference exists between Catholic and Muslim beliefs about Jesus?
Catholics believe in Jesus' divine and human nature