paper 1 Flashcards
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What is the Holy Trinity?
The belief in one God as three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
What is the Incarnation?
The Christian belief that God became human in the form of Jesus Christ.
What is the significance of the resurrection?
Proof of life after death and Jesus’ divinity, giving hope to Christians.
What is salvation?
Being saved from sin and its consequences, allowing eternal life with God.
What is atonement?
Jesus’ death and resurrection reconciled humans with God, repairing their relationship.
What is a sacrament?
A religious ritual that symbolizes and strengthens faith, e.g., baptism and Holy Communion.
Why is baptism important in Christianity?
Cleanses sin, marks entry into the Christian faith, and follows Jesus’ example.
What is the Eucharist?
A sacrament commemorating Jesus’ Last Supper, involving bread and wine.
What is the significance of prayer?
Allows Christians to communicate with God, seek guidance, and express faith.
What are the two main types of worship?
Liturgical (structured) and non-liturgical (informal, spontaneous).
What are the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam?
Belief in Allah, angels, holy books, prophets, Day of Judgement, and predestination.
What are the five roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam?
Tawhid (oneness of God), Adalat (justice of God), Nubuwwah (prophethood), Imamate, and resurrection.
What is Tawhid?
The belief in the oneness of Allah, central to Islam.
What is the role of prophets in Islam?
To deliver God’s message, including Adam, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, and Muhammad.
What is predestination?
The belief that Allah has predetermined everything that happens, though humans have free will.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Shahadah (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakah (charity), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj (pilgrimage).
What is the significance of Salah?
Muslim prayer performed five times a day, reinforcing faith and discipline.
What is the purpose of Zakah?
A form of charity (2.5% of wealth) to help the poor and purify wealth.
What is Sawm?
Fasting during Ramadan to develop self-discipline and empathy for the poor.
What is the significance of Hajj?
A pilgrimage to Mecca, required once in a lifetime for those who can afford it.
