Religion Studies Memo 2 (English)

November 2021 — Grade 12 / Matric — Religion Studies

Memo 2021 Grade 12 English

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1.1It is violence arising out of unequal gender roles and power relationships. It is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power and harmful norms. The overwhelming majority of victims are women , resulting from

1.2Psychological or emotional abuse: harassing, threatenin g to take children away from the victim , isolating him/ her from family. Verbal abuse: calling the victim by derogatory names, humiliating him/

1.3The following are among the major causes of GBV: Religious and cultural n orms granting men control over female behaviour. Associating with peers who condone violence. The perpetrator will see gender based

1.4Impact on health: physical and psychological health problems e.g. disability, anxiety , fear, suicid e. Economic and social impact: rejection and social stigma, reduced ability to participate in social and economic activities.

1.5XAMPLE 1: ISLAM According to Islam women have the legal right to do business, and to inherit property. The woman

2.1.1EXAMPLE 1: ISLAM According to the Qur an, Allah created the universe in six phases. Allah provides the energy and every thing that the universe needs for survival. According to Isla

2.2Inspiration is an important normative source in many religions. It forms the basis of sacred text. It is the true origin of all religions. It affirms the canonical teachings of religions. In spiration refers to the power or force of an extraordinary being taking

2.3Grammar 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. Clearest meaning The meaning that is cleare

2.4.1ROMAN CATHOLIC PROTESTANT The Roman Catholic hurch sees itself as the original church of Christ. The Holy Spirit co

2.4.2ROMAN CATHOLIC PROTESTANT The h ead of Catholicism is the Pope. The centre of power is in Rome

2.4.1EXAMPLE 2: BUDDHISM THERAVADA BUDDHISM MAHAYANA BUDDHISM Anat an

2.4.2THERAVADA BUDDHISM MAHAYANA BUDDHISM Theravada Buddhism is one compact branch, with little or no deviation in different parts of the world. The monastery has greater significance in Theravada Buddhism than in other

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13.715 billion years ago. Small temperature differences in the initial explosion led to varying densities t hroughout the universe. These eventually formed into clusters of matter and energy. They formed vast collection

3.2.1 BUDDHISM Buddhism does not have any account of creation. Therefore, Buddhists do not mind what scientist say about how the universe and how

3.2.2 CHRISTIANITY onservative Christians interpret the Bible quite literally. They reject the idea that humans might have evolved from ape

3.2.3 HINDUISM Hindus have no problem with evolution because they believe that the universe is based on evolution. Hindus believe that they have more advanced theory of evolution than the scientif ic theory.

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4.1EXAMPLE 1: AGNOSTICISM Agnosticism comes from Greek, meaning without

4.2ADVANTAGES A secular world view leads to the separation of religion and state. evelopment of democratic government. Secular laws become the highest laws in the world. Most religious people adapted to the secular view by accepting t

4.3.1EXAMPLE 1: TAOI SM Taoists have a very sophisticated idea about the nature of what we might call divinity

4.3.2EXAMPLE 1 : TAOISM The Taoist point of view on death is that we should appreciate life in order to accept death. When one realises that what makes life wonderful is its cyclical processes, it becomes easier to accept tha

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5.1South Africa adopted a new onsti tution , which contains the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights states that everyone has the right to freedom of religion, belief and opinion.

5.2The rogra e for Christian Muslim Relation

5.3Bringing together religious communities, civil society, private sector and government. Commissioning meeting of religious leaders who take the IFAPA decisions. Organising su bregional summits. Establishing and registering national chapters.

5.4The first Parliament of the World s Religions was held in 1893 in Chicago in the United State of America. The main aim was to create a global dialogue of faiths. In 1993, the Parlia ment was again held in Chicago.

5.5The Parliament of World Religions is effective because leaders of different religions are now able to speak in one voice against religious violence in the world. In 1999 they were able to organise an interfaith coalition to address the

Topics Identified

World ReligionsReligious TextsPhilosophy

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 = 200 marks

Paper information

SubjectReligion Studies

Year2021

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages13

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago5y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayFriday

Exam periodNovember 2021

Days since exam1,817

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