Unitarian-Universalism
It used to be called "Building Bridges" and is now named "Crossing Paths"
What is a 6th-7th RE class that surveys world religions?
A game usually played during Hanukkah
What is Dreidel?
It is the fastest growing religion in the world
How rapidly is Islam spreading around the globe?
99% of adherents reside in the Asia-Pacific region
Where are Hindus in the world?
The country in which Buddhism originated
What is India?
Maureen Ricici for Unitarian-Universalism, Todd Bresler for Judaism, Kiya Nicoll for Paganism and Sheila Denny-Brown for Buddhism
Who were guest speakers during this year's Crossing Paths class?
The new senior minister of First Parish in Bedford
Who is Rev Jamie Hinson-Reiger?
A branched candelabra lit for 8 nights during Hanukkah
What is a Menorah?
This man was the founder of Islam
Who is Muhammad?
These animals are considered sacred but not worshipped by Hindus
How do Hindus regard cows?
How a person's actions in the past may impact them in the future
What is Karma?
Christianity followed by Islam followed by Hinduism
What are the 3 largest world religions?
A part of FPB services in which a story with a moral is told
What is a Time for All Ages?
Israel, the US, France and Canada
Which countries have the largest numbers of Jewish faith followers?
Millions of followers live in Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria and Iran
Which countries contain many Muslim believers?
This Hindu god is commonly referred to as The Creator
Who is Brahma?
An enlightened state achieved through deep mediation or other acts of mindfulness
What is Nirvana?
The Torah, Qu'ran and Bible
What are holy books in Judaism, Islam and Christianity
These 2 faith communities merged to form the religious practice followed at FPB
What are Unitarianism and Universalism?
The name for a Coming-of-Age ceremony for Jewish boys, girls & non-binary kids
What is a Bar / Bat / "B" Mitzvah?
During this Islamic holiday, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset
What is Ramadan?
Many different gods help people focus on important aspects of their lives like family, love and worldly success
Why do Hindus have different deities representing various aspects of life?
A way of life where one lives in between extremes of wealth and poverty
What is the Middle Way?
A flaming chalice, Star of David and Cross
What are symbols for Unitarian-Universalism, Judaism and Christianty?
May your mind be open to new learning, may your lips bring truth into the world
What are the first 2 lines FPB members sing as kids go off to RE classes?
The day of rest when observant Jews refrain from driving, cooking and technology
What is Shabbat?
There is no god but God, and Muhammed is his prophet
What belief is central to Islam?
All paths up a mountain lead to the top
How does Hinduism regard other world religions' ideas?
Belief that souls are born again into different bodies depending on how they acted in previous lives
What is the wheel of rebirth?
Martin Luther King was inspired by this Indian spirtual leader's nonviolent resistance methods
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
People bring in and take home flowers at this final FPB service each year
What is the flower communion?
During this major holiday, Jews strive for introspection and renewal
What is Rosh Hashanah?
Devout Muslims pray 5 times per day while facing towards this place
What is Mecca in Saudi Arabia?
This is humanity's overarching problem according to Hindu belief
How can one escape the perpetual cycle of death and rebirth?
Supernatural figures who can help or hinder people on their path to enlightenment
Who are Bodhisattvas?
Gandhi regarded this major Unitarian who lived in Massachusetts as a model for nonviolent resistance
Who is Henry David Thoreau?