Religion Studies Memo 2 (English)

Feb-March 2016 — Grade 12 / Matric — Religion Studies

Memo 2016 Grade 12 English

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1.1Abortion refers to the removal of a foetus from the womb before it can survive outside the womb. Abortion can be carried out i f the mother s physical or mental health is at risk It can also be

1.2Abortion destroys se concept of the mother. She live with the guilty conscience that she

1.3EXAMPLE 1: CHRISTIANITY Life is holy and belongs to God Only God has the right to end a pregnancy. Life begins at conception, as there is no break from conception to birth, abortion is therefore taking life.

1.4eligious organisations must organise youth camps to discuss issues around abortion. They must also use the health services to assist the youth who threaten to commit abortion. Religious organisations must give spiritual support to people who have lost

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2.1.1EXAMPLE 1: TAOISM In Taoism, there is no such thing as evil since everything is the Tao. The belief is that everything is as it should be. The Tao te Ching has little to say about the existence of evil or

2.1.2EXAMPLE 1: TAOISM According to the Tao, the world is in line with its concept of the divine or the universe. The world came into existence automatically as part of the activity of the Tao. Along with everything else, the world simply emerged.

2.1.3EXAMPLE 1: TAOISM According to the Taoists, death is simply a process of transformation in which you go from one form to another. In this religion, the faithful are encouraged not to be scared of death and that they should make fun of it.

2.2The Big Bang Theory is currently the most popular scientific theory about the creation of the universe. This scientific theory maintains that before the big bang, it was not known what existed. After the big bang the universe appeared and filled out to an enormous

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3.1.1EXAMPLE 1: ISLAM Sunni: There is no clergy in Sunni Islam. Any faithful member can serve on a community board In governance the sunnah of the Prophet is observed. Scholars of Islam and community members serve on

3.1.2EXAMPLE 1: ISLAM Sunni: Religious practic es are strictly in accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet, as laid down in the Hadit An imam is simply

3.2EXAMPLE 1 : HINDUISM Hinduism originated in India in the Indus Valley from about 2500 1700BCE. The term Hinduism and Hindu were derived f

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4.1Divine nspiration It refers to the breath (power and knowledge\ of an extra ordinary being that have been breathed into a person. The extraordinary being or power comes into an ordinary person and taking that person

4.2Grammar and historical context Clearest meaning Plan, purpose and context Meaning of words Figurative Language Other sacred text

4.3YES Secularism is the belief that government and morality should not be based on religion. Most modern western democracies are secular states. Misconduct by religious leaders causes people to be disillusioned with

4.4EXAMPLE 1: ISLAM Islamic religion teaches that All s the creator of all that is in heaven and on earth. The first human was Adam, whom G od made from clay. Allah breathed His spirit into Adam, and he came to life.

Topics Identified

World ReligionsReligious TextsEthicsPhilosophy

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Total150 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 = 200 marks

Paper information

SubjectReligion Studies

Year2016

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages10

Downloads4

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