Judaism
Who do Jews believe Jesus was?
A prophet
What is unique about mormon marriage?
They believe in marrying multiple spouses
What is the ultimate state in Buddhism?
Nirvana
Where does Isalm rank in the number of believers?
2nd- 1.8 billion
Who do New Age believe Jesus to be?
A good moral teacher
What is the Jewish sacred text called and what books does it consist of?
Tanakh (Torah is the first five books). Same books as the Old Testament but in a different order.
What is the greatest scripture in Mormonism?
Book of Mormon
What is the term for rebirth in Hindusim?
Reincarnation
Who is the founder of Islam?
Mohammed
What kind of truth does New Age reject?
Absolute truth
What are the spiritual leaders of Judaism called?
Rabbis
What is the translation of the Bible used by Jehovah Witnesses?
New World Translation
How many gods are there said to be in certain forms of Hindusim?
330 Million
What is the name of their holy book?
Quran
What claim about Jesus is unique to Christianity?
He is God
What is the Talmud?
A collection of teachings and commentaries on Jewish law, considered a Holy Book outlining the importance of 613 commandments of Jewish law.
How many people do Jehovah Witnesses believe will be in heaven?
144,000
Where do these religions rank in the number of believers?
Hinduism- 3rd- 1.2 billion
Buddhism- 4th- 500 million
What is the term for the destruction of the enemies of Islam?
Jihad
What did C.S. Lewis say is the difference between Christianity and other religions?
Grace
What is Shabbat and how is it similar to the sabbath?
A day of rest and prayer for Jews. Typically begins at sunset on Friday and lasts until nightfall on Saturday
Who do Jehovah Witnesses believe Jesus to be?
The archangel Michael
What are the two sets of belief that Buddhists are to live by?
Four noble truths and eightfold path
What do they believe about Jesus?
He is a prophet in the line of prophets leading to Mohammed
What other religious text points to the preservation and authority of the Bible?
Quran
Name two of the holidays Jewish people observe.
Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, High Holy Days, Hanukkah, Purim
What do Mormons believe about the nature of God?
He was a spirit child who became God through obedience to Mormon teaching
Who are the three main gods of Hinduism?
Brahman, Vishnu, and Shiva
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Confession of Faith
Alms to Poor
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Ramadan
Ritual Prayers
What are the two main goals of New Age spirituality?
Spiritual Enlightenment and Personal Transformation