Religion

Question 1

Did the pope have wars over religious changes?

Answer 1

Yes there were wars over religious changes.1562 1598 French wars

Question 2

Were the French Wars of Religion significant?

Answer 2

Yes they were a series of conflicts. 1562 1598

Question 3

What are the origins of the Catholic faith?

Answer 3

It originated in 1st century Roman Judea.

Question 4

What does katholikos mean?

Answer 4

Katholikos means universal or according to the whole.

Question 5

Is there evidence Jesus walked the earth?

Answer 5

Yes Gospels and Roman historians mention him.

Question 6

Is there archaeological evidence of Jesus?

Answer 6

No there is no direct archaeological evidence of Jesus.

Question 7

Is the Sea of Galilee mentioned in the Gospels?

Answer 7

Yes it is mentioned in the Gospels.

Question 8

Where is the Sea of Galilee?

Answer 8

It is a freshwater lake in Israel.

Question 9

Is the Sea of Galilee near the Euphrates and Tigris?

Answer 9

No it is not near the Euphrates and Tigris.

Question 10

What other sources mention Jesus?

Answer 10

Josephus the Talmud and Dead Sea Scrolls mention him.

Question 11

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls?

Answer 11

They are ancient Jewish religious texts.

Question 12

Was Jesus born near the Sea of Galilee?

Answer 12

Yes he was born near the Sea of Galilee.

Question 13

Was Jesus Jewish?

Answer 13

Yes Jesus was Jewish.

Question 14

Why is there a split between Judaism and Christianity?

Answer 14

The split is over Jesus being the Messiah.

Question 15

Do Jews consider Christianity non-Jewish?

Answer 15

Yes Jews consider Christianity non-Jewish.

Question 16

Is the Catholic faith the only one that believes Jesus is the son of God?

Answer 16

No most Christians believe Jesus is the son of God.

Question 17

What are the main Christian denominations?

Answer 17

Catholic Protestant and Orthodox are the main denominations.

Question 18

Does Islam recognize Jesus?

Answer 18

Yes Islam recognizes Jesus as a prophet.

Question 19

Do Jews and Muslims have similar views on Jesus?

Answer 19

Yes they both consider him a prophet.

Question 20

What is the central text of Judaism?

Answer 20

The Torah is the central text of Judaism.

Question 21

What is the central text of Islam?

Answer 21

The Quran is the central text of Islam.

Question 22

When was Muhammad born?

Answer 22

Muhammad was born around 570 AD.

Question 23

What is the significance of Mecca?

Answer 23

Mecca is the holiest city in Islam.

Question 24

What is the Kaaba?

Answer 24

The Kaaba is a cube shaped building in Mecca.

Question 25

How big is the Kaaba?

Answer 25

It is about 13 meters tall.

Question 26

Who runs the Islamic church today?

Answer 26

Islam does not have a single leader.

Question 27

Where do Islamic donations go?

Answer 27

They go to mosques charities and schools.

Question 28

How did Hinduism originate?

Answer 28

Hinduism evolved from various traditions.

Question 29

When were the Vedas written?

Answer 29

The oldest parts were composed between 1500 and 1200 BCE.

Question 30

Does Hinduism believe in Karma?

Answer 30

Yes Hinduism believes in Karma.

Question 31

When did Buddhism come about?

Answer 31

Buddhism began around the 5th century BCE.

Question 32

Who founded Buddhism?

Answer 32

Siddhartha Gautama founded Buddhism.

Question 33

When was Siddhartha Gautama born?

Answer 33

He was born around 563 BCE.

Question 34

What is the difference between Buddhism and Hinduism?

Answer 34

Buddhism rejects the caste system and Vedas.

Question 35

Could you explain the Eightfold Path?

Answer 35

It is a guide for living a good life.

Question 36

What is Right understanding?

Answer 36

It is seeing things as they truly are.

Question 37

What is Right thought?

Answer 37

It is having good intentions.

Question 38

What is Right speech?

Answer 38

It is being truthful and kind.

Question 39

What is Right action?

Answer 39

It is behaving ethically.

Question 40

What is Right livelihood?

Answer 40

It is having a job that harms no one.

Question 41

What is Right effort?

Answer 41

It is putting energy into good things.

Question 42

What is Right mindfulness?

Answer 42

It is paying attention to the present moment.

Question 43

What is Right concentration?

Answer 43

It is focusing