The Big "Qs"
What is a worldview?
How we see the world; the beliefs we use to answer the big questions of life
What are the Holy Scriptures of Islam?
The Qu'ran (Torah, Psalms, Gospels)(Hadith, Sunnah, Sharia)
Which "Christian" cult was founded by Joseph Smith?
Mormonism (Latter Day Saints)
Which Western religion formed the basis for Christianity?
Judaism
Which Eastern religion is considered the world's oldest religion?
Hinduism
What is a cult?
A religious offshoot from what is deemed "orthodox" (normal/agreed upon/foundational)
What are the Holy Scriptures of Judaism?
The Old Testament (Tanakh- Law, Prophets, Writings)(Mishna + Gemara = Talmud)
Which "Christian" cult views the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society as the authority of God's holy scriptures?
Jehovah's Witnesses
Which Western religion viewed Jesus as a prophet of Allah?
Which Eastern religion incorporated reincarnation into the Caste System?
Hinduism
What are the 3 core doctrines we compared all religions to?
1.) The Bible is God's only word to mankind, 2.) Jesus is God, 3.) Salvation comes through faith in Jesus' death for sins
Name the 3 writings that Mormonism adds to the Bible.
The Book of Mormon, The Pearl of Great Price, Doctrines & Covenants
Which "Christian" cult denies the Trinity calling it a "deception authored by Satan?"
Jehovah's Witnesses
Which Western religion was founded in Mecca?
Islam
Hinduism teaches that Jesus was an important prophet & incarnation of which Hindu god?
Vishnu
Name 4 big questions we try to answer with a worldview.
Origin, Identity, Meaning, Morality, Destiny/Eternity
What is the only "correct" translation of the Bible according to Jehovah's Witnesses?
The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
Name the different levels of afterlife according to Mormonism.
Telestial, Terrestial, Celestial, Perdition
Peace, kindness, generosity, traditions, honoring God in thought with a "right" heart
What are the 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism?
1.) Suffering is universal 2.) Craving causes suffering 3.) Overcome ignorance & craving to cure suffering 4.) Overcome through the Eightfold Path (Middle Way)
Name 5 common characteristics within a cult.
Follow an individual, "new revelation," false predictions, banishment, reject the trinity, reject Jesus' divinity, only "true" church, reject the Bible, reject Sola Fide, terms redifined
What are some of the Holy Scriptures of Hinduism & Buddhism?
Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads, Tripitaka (3 baskets)
Mormons believe we can all become gods through a progressive path which was patterned by this person.
Jesus Christ (believe He had to "become" God)
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
1.) Testimony of Faith 2.) Prayer 3.) Alms Giving/Charity 4.) Fasting/Ramadan 5.) Pilgrimage to Mecca
What is the difference between polytheism & pantheism?
Polytheism - many distinct, personal gods that can be known
Pantheism - all (universe, nature, humans) is god & god is not distinct from anything