Religion Studies Memo 2 (English)

May-June 2023 — Grade 12 / Matric — Religion Studies

Memo 2023 Grade 12 English

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1.1.1Land and soil de gradation egradation of soil quality is caused by poor farming practices, excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides.

1.1.2Impact on human health: expos ure to toxic air pollutants can cause respiratory problem s like pneumonia and asthma. Ozone layer depletion

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1.1.3EXAMPLE 1: CHRISTIANITY In the book of Genesis God commanded Adam to tend (to work, to serve\e garden. God commanded that the land should also keep the Sabbath unto the Lord as a way of conserving the earth (Lev

1.2.1EXAMPLE 1: TAOISM The world and everything in it comes into being automatically as part of the activity of the Tao. It is not planned, but it is also not unplanned. The Tao did not intend for the world to exist, nor did it

1.2.2EXAMPLE 1: TAO SM Humans are a tiny, microscopic by product of the Tao

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2.1EXAMPLE 1 BUDDHISM The ravada Buddhism Mahayana Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism Zen Buddhism Any TWO of the abov

2.1EXAMPLE 2: CHRISTIANITY Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church Protestantism Any TWO of the above must be credited. (4\

2.2.1EXAMPLE 1: BUDDHISM Theravada Buddhism Monks live in monasteries, they beg for th eir food and meditate most of the day. Theravada monks also assist and co operate with laity in

2.22. .1 EXAMPLE 2: CHRISTIANITY Roman Catholic Church They ordain their priests, who practise celibacy. They confess th eir sins to a priest. Nuns and monks do not marry.

2.2EXAMPLE 1: BUDDHISM Theravada Buddhism Theravada Buddhism believes in the doctrine of anatman. Ana tman means that the ego/self prevents us from bec oming

2.2.2EXAMPLE 2: CHRISTIANITY Roman Catholic Church This branch sees itself as the original church of Christ. The Holy Spirit comes from God the Father and the Son. They believe that the supr eme authority of the

2.2.3YES Development of science leads to new progressive interpretation of sacred text, and that can cause internal differences within a religion. Most religions have con

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3.1.1It is mainly the Abrahamic religions that are against the theory of evolution because it is against the fundamental teachings about the creation of humans and their status in the universe Evolution does not recognise the existence of a Creator

3.1.2Hinduism has a broader theory of evolu tion than Darwin theory. Their concept of evolution also involves spiritual evolution. Hindus believe that one has control over

3.2The scientific explanation of creation is called the Big Bang Theory. According to the Big Bang theory, it is not known what existed before the Big Bang. The Big Bang theory states that the process of creation occurred within a

3.3Taoism has no creator of the universe. Taoism explains the creation of the universe through Yin and Yang. These are opposing forces, such as light and darkness, or male and female. The Tao (universal force or pattern\produces the One. The One

4.1Secularism means a separation of power between state and religion. In the 16th century, Martin Luther set in motion certain changes that led to splintering of Christianity into Catholic and Protestant groups.

4.2EXAMPLE ATHEISM Atheists reject the belief that divine or supernatural powers exist. There are different degrees of atheism. Soft or neutral atheists do not actively reject the existence of a supernatural being.

4.3The Constitution of South Africa is not based on any religious teaching. The Consti tution of South Africa promotes equal recognitio n of all religions. Secularism helped South Africans to design a constitution that promotes

4.4YES Secularism promoted the development of the Bill of Human Rights that protect individual s rights. Moral values are promoted through the Constitution in secular states. There is no need for sacred texts to develop a moral code.

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5.1In the Constitution, there is provision for freedom of religious observance and conscience, which all South Africans must enjoy. This provision is protected by the Human Rights Commission The ational Religious Leaders

5.2All religions teach the importance of service to humanity. It is the practical way of demonstrating their script ure. It is the way of assisting their affected members. They have resources like buildings and transport.

5.3.1PROCMURA It is the oldest and pioneer interfaith organisation in Africa. The focus is on Christian Muslim relations. It aims to witness th e Gospel within an interfaith environment. It aims to hold interfaith consultation.

5.3.2IFAPA It is committed to working together for peace, democracy, unity in the continent. It ensures a decent life for all. It is establishing and registering national ch apters. It sends interfaith delegations to conflict risk areas.

5.4To restore compassion to the centre of morality and religion. Ensure that youth is given accurate and respectful information about traditions, religions and cultures. Return to the principle that any interpretation of scripture

Topics Identified

World ReligionsReligious TextsEthicsPhilosophy

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 = 250 marks

Paper information

SubjectReligion Studies

Year2023

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages14

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