Religion Studies Memo 2 (English)

November 2024 โ€” Grade 12 / Matric โ€” Religion Studies

Memo 2024 Grade 12 English
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1.1Xenophobia is the fear, hatred and dist ust of strangers or foreign groups. Racism is discrimination and prejudice against people based on their r ace or ethnicity. NOTE: Other relevant answers must be credited
1.2he xenophobic or racist person ma y fear or feel uncomfortable to mingle ith strangers or other national ities/ races
1.3Rapid globalis ation Globali ation led to national bound aries becoming transparent. This has
1.4Religious communities must organise counselling sessions within their communities. Sermons must address racism and xenophobia. Sunday school classes can be used to address racism and xenophobia. Religious communities
1.5EXAMPLE 1: CHRISTIANITY The Bible teaches that God created all humanity in His image The Bible does not indicate anywhere that one nationality or ethnic group is superi or to another. According to Christian teaching
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2.1DIVINE INSPIRA ION It refers to the breath (power and knowledge\of an extra ordinary being that ha been breathed into a person.
2.2EXAMPLE 1: JUDAISM Like in many religions, the original inspiration was largely spread first by ral tradition Such oral tradition
2.3rammar and historical context This means that the writings must be understood within the context of the time and circumstances in which the text was written. learest meaning The meaning that is clearest to the reader should be considered.
2.4The establishment of the Parliament of the World s Religions took place in Chicago in 1893. Its aim was t o create a global dialogue of faiths. In 1993 the Parliament was again held in Chicago to work together on
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3.1.1EXAMPLE 1: ISLAM unni Muslims Shi a Muslims EXAMPLE 2: CHRISTIANITY Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodo
3.1.2(a\ XAMPLE 1: ISLAM SUNNI MUSLIMS Sunni refers to following the Sunnah (example\of the Prophet Muhammad.
3.1.2(b\ EXAMPLE 1: ISLAM SUNNI MUSLIMS Religious practices are strictly in accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet, as laid down in the Hadith. In Sunni Islam, an Imam is simply a leader o
3.1.3EXAMPLE 1: ISLAM The Sunni Shi a split started after t he death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632CE. A debate ensued as to who the Prophet
3.2EXAMPLE 1: TAOISM NO According to Taoism, humans are responsible for all suffering. In order t o avoid suffering they must align themselves with the Tao.
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4.1Secularism means a separation of power between state and religion. In the 16 th century, Martin Luther set in motion certain changes that led to the splintering of Christianity into Catholic and Protestant groups.
4.2It creates a collective sense of fairness and people will choose this over religion. There is less judgement of people in society.Morality is n t dependent on religious values. In affluent Western societies, there is a little need for prayer.
4.3In a secular state there is peace because all religions are recognised as being equal. There is no religion that is officially favoured by the sta te. It promotes religious freedom. Secularism embraces various value systems
4.4EXAMPLE 1: AGNOSTICISM This term was first used by the philosopher , T H Huxley, in 1869. The word
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5.1t is not known what existed before the Big Bang. The Bi g Bang Theory is the scientific account of how the universe came into being. It teaches that there was an enormous explosion from which the different
5.2The scientific explanation is called Darwin theory of evolution. The theory proposes that all life evolved from primitive forms and continues to adapt and evolve. It asserts that h
5.3.1HINDUISM Hindus have no problem with the theory of evolution. They believe that the universe is based on evolution. They believe that they have a more advanced theory of evolution than the scientific one.
5.3.2CHRISTIANITY n contrast, there is no connection between the traditional Christians and the theory of evolution. Traditional Christians only accept that God created Adam and Eve, as it is narrated in the Book of Genesis.

Topics Identified

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World ReligionsReligious TextsEthicsPhilosophy

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks
Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 = 200 marks

Paper information

SubjectReligion Studies
Year2024
SessionNovember
TypeMemo
PaperPaper 2
LanguageEnglish
Pages15
Downloads3

Examination context

Decade2020s
Years ago2y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start dayTuesday
Exam periodNovember 2024
Days since exam721

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