Religion Studies Memo 2 (English)

Feb-March 2017 — Grade 12 / Matric — Religion Studies

Memo 2017 Grade 12 English

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1.1The Eastern Cape leaders believe that the Islamic Religion is contrary to their culture. /The marriage would bring about a clash of cultures. They believe that the new wife to Inkosi would negatively influence th

1.2The Constitution of the Republ ic of South Africa guarantees all individuals their human rights. Every individual is entitled to freedom of choice. and conscience Even though I am a traditional leader, the same rights apply to me.

1.3EXAMPLE 1: TAOISM The Tao te Ching has little to say about the community, but a lot about how individuals should direct their lives. Tao does not have a pl an, and Tao is massively powerful.

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2.1.1.1 EXAMPLE 1: ISLAM Sunni Islam Sunnis believe that the faithful rather than the descendants of the Prophet

2.1.2EXAMPLE 1: ISLAM Sunni Islam There are no clergy in Sunni Islam. Any Muslim can serve o n the community boards. overnance

2.2NOTE: The role of humans as custodians in Abrahamic faiths should be awarded a max of six marks for suitable examples .e.g. They must care for the animals and pl EXAMPLE 1: HINDUISM

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3.1.1Inspira tion Inspiration is an important normative source in many religions. It is the true origin of all religions Inspiration refers to the power or force of an extraordinary

3.1.2Oral t radition n all religions oral tradition serves as an effective way of passing the original message from one gen eration

3.2Similarities A religious teaching is a set of broad beliefs regarding the fundamental questions of human existence. Both Abrahamic and Eastern eligions use teach ings to guide the followers towards right living.

3.3Grammar and historical context: eaning one must use rules of grammar and historical facts to interpret the sacred texts. Clearest meaning: ne should take the literal meaning of the text. Plan, purpose and context:

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4.1According to the Big Bang heory, it is not known what existed before the Big B ang The

4.2It is m ainly the Abrahamic religions that are against the theory of evolution because it is against their fundamental teachings about the creation of humans and their status in the universe.

4.3Many Buddhists argue that the theory of evolution and Buddhism are in agreement. Since Buddhists believe in the impermanence of everything, even gods are impermanent Even Buddhas do not live forever. Buddhism does not have an account

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5.1Secular refers to non religious

5.2In the 15 th entury Martin Luther set in motion certain changes that led to the splintering of Christianity. This led to decades of re ligious wars in Europe. Various Christian groups fought for dominance.

5.3EXAMPLE: ATHEISM Agree I am convinced that atheism is truthful. Atheism rejects the belief that divine or supernatural power exists. There is no way one can prove the exist ence of a supernatural being or

Topics Identified

World ReligionsReligious TextsEthicsPhilosophy

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 = 200 marks

Paper information

SubjectReligion Studies

Year2017

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages11

Downloads5

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