Origins, Thoughts, and Perspectives
Understanding Belief Systems
Religious Impulse
Why Study Religion?
Interfaith Dialogue
100

Knowledge or information based on real occurrences

Fact

100

The belief in the existence of one deity or God, or in the oneness of God

Monotheism

100

The religious impulse is the urge to believe in...

Something
100

Religion keeps us from being _______ in our points of view, which leads to feelings of hostility

Superior

100

Interreligious or Interfaith Dialogue is communication between people or groups from...

Different faith traditions

200

A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not necessarily substantiated by proof

Opinion

200

Belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

Polytheism

200

What is a creed?

A statement of belief
200

As Christians and responsible citizens, what is our moral obligation?

To study the different religions of the world

200

Working with others for the well-being of humanity is an example of which type of interfaith dialogue?

Dialogue for action

300

A state of mind, feeling, or disposition that reflects one's view

Attitude

300

An extensive category of ethical philosophies that support the dignity and worth of all people

Humanism

300

Name the three reasons why people are religious

1) Psychological needs

2) Social needs

3) Fundamental needs

300

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

300

The dialogue of courtesy, openness, and becoming good neighbours is an example of...

Dialogue for everyday life

400

An adverse judgement or opinion formed beforehand, without knowledge or examination of the fact

Prejudice

400

Certain practices or institutions should exist separately from religion or religious belief - this is an example of what philosophy?

Secularism

400

“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

400

Extending religious freedom to people of all religions, even though you sincerely disagree with beliefs and/or practices.

Religious Tolerance

400

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

500

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

500

The word "religion" comes from the Latin words ‘religio’ (noun) which means obligation, bond, or reverence, and ‘religare’ (verb) meaning... what?

"Re-binding"

500

Religion gives _______ and ____ to the followers as they progress through their search and quest for ________ _______.

Comfort, hope, spiritual meaning

500

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

500

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.