Christianity
Historical scholars are nearly 100% unanimous the Jesus Christ was
A. A historical figure who preached, was said to perform miracles, was crucified, and was said to be seen alive afterwards.
OR
B. A mythological figure like Hercules or Thor, a figure of legend and not a real person.
A. Jesus Christ was a historical figure.
Is Atheism the lack of belief in God or the denial of God's existence?
Atheism is the denial of God's existence.
In what century was Islam founded?
The 6th century AD.
What century was Buddhism founded?
6th century BC.
When was Hinduism founded?
between 2300 BC and 1500 BC.
What sacrament is considered the gateway into the Christian life by the majority of believers, was considered to have saving power by all for the first 1,500 years?
Baptism.
True or false: The majority of the fathers of scientific fields were atheists.
False, the majority were Christians!
What is Jizya?
A humiliation tax that non Muslims must pay in a country under Sharia.
What religion did Buddha come from before founding his own path?
Hinduism.
Hinduism has many gods, can you name one?
Ganesha, Vishnu, Shiva, Indra, Krishna, Durga, Parvati, Lakshmi and Saraswati.
How many Apostles did Jesus have and how many openly denied Him? Who was the chief Apostle that Jesus appointed the leader prior to His ascension into Heaven?
12 Apostles, 2 denied Him (Peter and Judas). Peter was redeemed and later made the first Pope!
What famous atheist said "God is dead?"
What does Islam claim about the scriptures of the Jews and Christians?
That they are true and reliable, that Christians and Jews should judge by them, and that Muhammed is prophesied in them (although he isn't at any point).
Reincarnation is believed to be true in Buddhism, but what is the end goal of the religion?
To break free from the cycle of religion and cease to exist.
What animal is considered sacred and not to be eaten in Hinduism?
Cows.
Who are the three persons of the Trinity? Is belief in the Trinity required to be a Christian?
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit/Ghost. Yes, belief in the Trinity is required to be a Christian.
Materialism and Naturalism are two forms of Atheism. What is the difference between them?
Materialism denies anything exists outside of the material, Naturalism believes that everything must come from matter.
Erego, the Materialist would deny the existence of the human mind, while the Naturalist would claim the human mind is a byproduct of the brain.
Mohammed had multiple wives, how old was his youngest when he married her?
6 years old, he consummated the marriage when she was 9.
How many noble truths are there in Buddhism?
4.
Which describes Hinduism best? Monotheism, Polytheism, Pantheism, or Atheism?
Pantheism.
Did Jesus establish a single Church the gave us The Bible, or did He give us the Bible which instructed His disciples how to build a Church?
Jesus established one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church which gave us the Bible in the year 380.
The French revolution was motivated by atheistic beliefs just as the Spanish Inquisition was motivated by religious beliefs. How long did it take take the French to kill at least 5 times as many people as the Spanish?
One month.
What are two crimes that are punishable by death in Islam?
Shirk: Associating partners with Allah, like saying Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Apostasy: Leaving the religion of Islam.
What are the three major branches of Buddhism?
Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.
Who is considered the Creator God in Hinduism?
Brama.