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1.1.1EXAMPLE 1 HINDUISM For a long time, Hinduism did not really have subdivisions, since there was no central control. Different langua ges were used and different gods were worshipped However, across India beliefs and rituals did vary.
1.1.2EXAMPLE 1 HINDUISM Originally every temple was independently gove rned by the local community. This was in line with Hinduism being an umbrella of related but varied
1.2In some religions, hese differences will become wider. An example of this is Islam. The Sunni/Shi a conflict is influen cing all the present Middle E ast conflicts.
1.3Contemporary inspiration refers to inspiration that still takes place today. This differs from the inspiration of the founders of the major religions, as this inspiration was often recorded as scripture.
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2.1.1EXAMPLE 1: CHRISTIANITY Christianity believes in the existence of the Divine and Supreme Being known as God. God manifested Himself as Three Persons (Trinity\. God the Father as the Cre ator of the universe.
2.1.2EXAMPLE 1: CHRISTIANITY According to Christianity God did not create evil. God created a perfect world and perfec t human beings. Evil was introduced later when Adam and Eve disobeyed God s commands. Christianity calls this kind of disobedience sin.
2.2.1The theory proposes that all life evolved from primitive forms d continues to adapt and evolves. Species contain a great variety of minor differences. In the fight for survival, better adapted variations will be
2.2.2EXAMPLE:1 CHRISTIANITY Christianity has no do ubt that God created the universe as part of His divine plan for humanity. The book of Genesis describes how God created the world in six days the seventh day He rested\
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3.1Environmental destruction is caused by irresponsible use of chemicals (pesticides and plant fertilisers\. It is also caused by th e excess burning of fossil fuels. This increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
3.2The weather and climate have changed (global warming\. There are more frequent storms, droughts and floods across our planet. Desertification is increasing, especially in Africa. This is resulting in fo
3.3Religious organisations should be formed that will identify and fight against environm ental destruction in their areas. They must organise practical campaigns against environment destruction, e.g. water harvesting, renewable energy, food gardens, etc.
3.4EXAMPLE 1: CHRISTIANITY Christianity teaches that men were created after the image of God to rule the earth on behalf of God. Man is responsible for every creation and accountable to God. In the book of Genesis God commanded Adam to ten
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4.1EXAMPLE: CHRISTIANITY Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God His teachings were first passed to His Apostles word of mouth. The Apostles were eyewitness of the life and teachings of Christ.
4.2EXA MPLE: CHRISTIANITY Hermeneutical principles refer to the interpretation of sacred texts. It involves looking at a spiritual text in its context. The following factors also have to be considered: What type of writing is
4.3EXAMPLE: CHRISTIANITY Inspiration refers to the 'breath' (power, knowledge\ of an extraordinary being or power. E.g. God taking o ver a person and inspiring him/ her with divine knowledge. Most books in the Bible were written by people who were divinely inspired
5.1In affluent Western societies, there is little need for prayer. People lead comfortable lives and do not need a god. Religion has been blamed for numerous wars, particularly in Europe , e.g. he Spanish Inquisition and the Crusades. Th
5.2EXAMPLE 1: AGNOSTICISM AND ATHEISM Agnosticism is a v iew that the existence of a god can neither be proved disproved. Humans simply do not have the necessary knowledge. Therefore agnosticism does not attach any importance to religious ideas.
5.3EXAMPLE 1: CHRISTIANITY Christians believe in the existence of a upreme eing known as God. God manifests Himself as Creator of the niverse. In the beginning there was nothing but chaos. The