Knowledge or information based on real occurrences
Fact
The belief in the existence of one deity or God, or in the oneness of God
Monotheism
The religious impulse is the urge to believe in...
Religion keeps us from being _______ in our points of view, which leads to feelings of hostility
Superior
Interreligious or Interfaith Dialogue is communication between people or groups from...
Different faith traditions
A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not necessarily substantiated by proof
Opinion
Belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities
Polytheism
What is a creed?
As Christians and responsible citizens, what is our moral obligation?
To study the different religions of the world
Working with others for the well-being of humanity is an example of which type of interfaith dialogue?
Dialogue for action
A state of mind, feeling, or disposition that reflects one's view
Attitude
An extensive category of ethical philosophies that support the dignity and worth of all people
Humanism
Name the three reasons why people are religious
1) Psychological needs
2) Social needs
3) Fundamental needs
Name TWO of the important aspects to remember about empathy:
1) Empathy requires imagination
2) Empathy is not the same as sympathy
3) Empathy leads to compassion
The dialogue of courtesy, openness, and becoming good neighbours is an example of...
Dialogue for everyday life
An adverse judgement or opinion formed beforehand, without knowledge or examination of the fact
Prejudice
Certain practices or institutions should exist separately from religion or religious belief - this is an example of what philosophy?
Secularism
“At the end of the day, I sit and think about my family, my friends, and I pray for those who are sick and ill.” This is an example of religion fulfilling which need?
Psychological
Extending religious freedom to people of all religions, even though you sincerely disagree with beliefs and/or practices.
Religious Tolerance
Addressing past conflicts and coming up with strategies to coexist in harmony is an example of which type of interfaith dialogue?
Dialogue for theological exchange
Automatic thoughts and ideas that a person’s brain forms in response to things that one might encounter, helping a person to make quick decisions and judgements
Heuristics
The word "religion" comes from the Latin words ‘religio’ (noun) which means obligation, bond, or reverence, and ‘religare’ (verb) meaning... what?
"Re-binding"
Religion gives _______ and ____ to the followers as they progress through their search and quest for ________ _______.
Comfort, hope, spiritual meaning
Give three examples of what Religious Tolerance is NOT:
Avoiding tension or disagreements
Always agreeing with someone
Pretending that you don’t have an opinion
Relativism
Avoiding diversity
What does it mean for Catholics not have a "neutral stance" in relation to interfaith dialogue?
To enter into dialogue with people of other faiths, Catholics need to be firmly grounded in their own faith.
We do not have to pretend that we don’t have opinions or ideas when we dialogue with others.