Relgious Studies English P1 memo

November 2012 — Grade 12 / Matric — Relgious Studies

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1.1.1Arya Samaj (2\

1.1.2Theravada (2\

1.1.3Talmud (2\

1.1.4Baha llah (2\

1.1.5Iraq (2\ [10]10

1.2.1Unity Unity means harmony and agreement. It would mean religions actively cooperate to achieve certain practical aims in society. It could also mean that the teachings of various religions are compatible with each other.

1.2.2Fundamentalism A form of conservatism (liking traditional ways and disliking changes\, selectively utilising elements of an old tradition. It blends elements of an old tradition with elements of modern

1.2.3Uniqueness It means having no like , equal or parallel. e dictionary meaning is unusual remarkable or significa It refers to identification of features which set one religion the only one of its kind apart from another religion.

1.2.4Comparability This refers to the comparison that might be made between different faith groups or religious instituti ons (e.g. denominations\ Comparability means that two or more religions are able to be

1.2.4, any other relevant answer must be credited. (4\

1.2.5Reinca rnation It is the central belief in both Buddhism and Hinduism. A religious concept that the soul begins a new life in a new body.. It is the belief that beings are born into a next life over again.

1.3.1Shoghi Effendi. Others are Scientists, Shoghi Effendi is a perso n that succeeded Abdu'l Baha (2\

1.3.2Cremation The three are related to ATR, there is no cremation in the ATR. (2\

1.3.3Nirvana; In Buddhism, Nirvana is release from suffering and the cycle of rebirth; the highest goal of Buddhist practice Others are the Hindu triad of gods.(These are the three Hindu gods\. (2\

1.3.4Baha'u'llah He is the founder of the Baha'i faith. Others are leaders of the Abrahamic faiths. (2\ [8]8

1.4.1False Syncretism is the blending of religio ns / Hermeneutics is the science of interpreting religious texts. (4\

1.4.2False A shaman is someone who acts as a medium between the visible and the spiritual world,/ A shaman acts as a traditionsl healer/ Umvelinqangi is their Creator.( Any simi lar name from ATR is accepted

1.4.3False Vajrayana is the school (or main branch\ of Buddhism, while the others are branches of Hinduism (4\ [12] TOTAL SECTION A:12

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2.1.2African Traditional Religion They believe in the existence of the Supreme Being. They communicate with their God through the ancestors. Their communication with the ancestors is through the ritual of animal sacrifice.

2.2.1Religious teachings Shi'a They believe that the caliphate (successor\ should be from the descendents of the Prophet Muhammad. (namely Ali\ They claim that these caliphs are divinely appointed imams with supernatural knowledge and authority who must lead the

2.2.2Religious practices in Islam Sunni Religious practices are strictly in accord ance with the Sunnah of the Prophet, as laid down in the Hadith. An 'imam' is simply the leader of the congregational prayer.

2.3Both originated in India Belief in reincarnation. Believe in the Law of Karma. Belief in deities is not necessary. The goal of life is Moksha and Nirvana. (10\

3.1They provide us with a rich source of religious teaching (wisdom\. They contain religious beliefs, ideas, morals, and warnings. They speak about God, the wor ld, hum an relationships and the nature of

3.2Example of a parable in Islam Parable of His Light In Islam This parable describes Allah as the source of all enlightenment. Accepting an d practising the laws of God will enlighten the believer, and remove the darkness of ignorance.

3.3Doctrine is a belief held by a religious group. It is a synonym for teaching. It is sometimes used to refer to the entire set of beliefs in a religion. Doctrine is a statement of essential beliefs. It functions to safeguard what is essential to the religion

3.4Myths are generally narratives or stories about divine or heroi c beings. A myth is a story which explains why something is as it is. A myth could also mean word or fable (a short story that teaches about

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3.5Commu nism A political system where the State controls property, production, trade. It denies existence of a supreme being. It is a political system in which individuals are not allowed to own property.

3.6Believe in one God Believe in the existence and the role of the Devil or Satan. lieve in the existence and the role of angels. Believe in life after death. Belie ve in the authority of the sacred texts

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4.1I do not agree. The Darfur conflict in Southern Su dan started more than 100 years ago. The main divisions were ethnic/tribal and cultural. Religion is not a radical source of division. Most people of Darfur are Sunni Muslims, as is the government of

4.2In 1997 the N ational Religious Leaders Forum was formed. It comprised the leaders of th e various religions present in S outh Africa. Its aim was to work towards creating a society that was moral and

4.3Familiarise learners with the policies governing religion in Education. An exa mple is the SA Schools Act, which says that attending religious functions in school must be voluntary

4.4Religious freedom Religious freedom means that every person should be free to follow and practise his /her beliefs. There should be no fear of persecution Religious freedom is spelt out in a country s constitution/ legislation.

4.5.5.1 Buddhism They promote shared humanness. There is a shared aspiration of gaining happiness and avoiding suffering. (4\

4.5.2Christianity Love thy neighbour as you love yourself: This teaching encourages treating everyone equally. Thou shalt not kill: This refers to the sanctity of human life. (4\

4.5.3Islam There is no compulsion to convert to Islam That is, proclaiming s faith should be voluntary and sincere.This allows for freedom of religion The institution of zakaat (charity\ en sures that basic needs of

4.5.4African Traditional Religion The principle of ubuntu encourages helping one s community. The practice of Ilima is one in which the community provides help to those of it s members who are indigent. (4\

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5.1Yes/No Note: This is an open ended question, and credit must be given to relevant example s given by learners. (2\

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5.3The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have thrust Islam into the limelight. In the West little was /is known ab out it in the past, There is increased competition among media houses. Wars and conflict often divide people along religious lines.

5.4The civil conflict in Nigeria is often shown as conflict between the Muslim north and Christian south. There is an effort by Muslims to enforce S hariah law, even on non Muslims. Muslims fear that they will be ruled by a Christian government.

5.5E.g. Homosexuality and the Catholic church The Catholic church is strongly against homosexuality. The Catholic church refers to the Biblical story of Sodom and Gomorra. Numerous protests condemning the church

5.6E.g. Polygamy in ATR or Islam Women in polygamous marriages are shown as being abused by their husbands Women involved in extra marital relationships are presented as more acceptable. This is evident in the many extra

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SubjectRelgious Studies

Year2012

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages11

Downloads1

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago14y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayMonday

Exam periodNovember 2012

Days since exam5,102

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