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MonotheisticReligion
Question | Answer |
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similarities between monotheistic religions? | - belief in one God - Abrahamic and monotheistic - own name for God, sacred texts, holy figures, places of worship etc. - originate in south-west Asia - sacred text include Old Testament |
similarities between Judaism and Christianity | - believe in covenant with God - Israel given to Jews - give thanks to God in prayer - souls go to Heaven for the afterlife |
similarities between Christianity and Islam | - involve New Testament - Jesus is an important figure - Messiah - praise God in prayer - rewarded for good and punished for bad in Heaven |
similarities between Islam and Judaism | - rituals to grow closer to God - belief in repentance/forgiveness of sins - praise God in prayer - 'special leaders' don't need training |
unique to Christianity | - Christians - Bible - Church/mass every Sunday - Holy Trinity (God in different characteristics) - rituals include sacraments - holidays include Christmas and Easter - Jesus born of Virgin Mary, crucified, resurrected, ascended |
unique to Judaism | - Jews - Torah - synagogue - Jesus just a Jew - Yahweh - most important figure = Abraham |
unique to Islam | - Muslims - Qur'an - Mosque - Allah - pray 5x a day (facing Mecca) - 5 Pillars of Islam - Jesus = Messiah - Muhammed most important figure |