UNIT FOUR -Religious Expression Revision

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1 WJEC FURTHER SHORTCOURSE RE UNIT FOUR -Religious Expression Revision Key Terms Faith: A belief in a religion for example Islam Sacred: Set apart and dedicated to God Community: A group of people with something in common Evangelism: Spreading your beliefs with others Pilgrimage: A journey to a place of special religious significance Mission: Act of going out and spreading your faith Conversion: Change from one religion to another or no religion to a religion Ways faith can be expressed Through actions to others /Through Pilgrimage Worshipping in the home/private worship /Through symbolism and art Worshipping in religious buildings/community worship/ Through what is worn/symbols & clothing Through sharing faith with others/missionary work How do religious charities or organisations express their faith? Salvation Army Christian Supports homeless, poor an those in need Based on Bible & actions of Jesus Team of outreach workers support homeless on the streets of towns & cities Build up relationships with homeless & offer advice and support Organise drop-in centres where can get food & warmth Islamic Relief Supports poorest in world Long & short term aid Support children who have been orphaned orphan sponsorship Health programmes make people aware of AIDS Education for those who are too poor to go to school Ensure people paid fair price for their work Demonstrates ummah

2 Floods in Gloucester gave out fresh water (water & sanitation) Expressing faith through what is worn Fish sign ICHTUS used to be secret symbol to show a person is a Christian Crucifix represents crucifixion of Jesus Vestments shows ceremony in church service is special Hijab shows someone is a Muslim, helps keep purity Why worship in special buildings? Has feeling of holiness/sacred Silence/open space Pictures/music help people to pray/worship Artefacts can help Community spirit /All equal there Been going since a child, feel at home Features of a church Font holds water for baptism Pulpit where sermon is given Lectern where Bible is read from Pew where people sit Altar where holy communion takes place Stained glass window tells Bible stories Pew where people sit Choir stalls where choir sits Nave main part of church where congregation sits Features of a mosque Minaret where call to prayer (adhan) is given Prayer mats Wudu area to wash before prayer No seats. People sit on floor Mihrab shows direction of Mecca Minbar raised platform where imam leads prayers Women s gallery where women sit

3 Shelves for shoes as they have to be removed No pictures. Usually calligraphy Explain the value of pilgrimage for many religious believers. To see for yourself where religious actions happened. To feel the sense of ummah or community To fulfil a religious duty Explain why some Christians consider it important to visit Lourdes. To witness for themselves where the Virgin Mary appeared in a vision to St Bernadette. To bathe in the spring water which is said to have healing powers. To assist with the ill people on the pilgrimage. To feel God s presence. Sense of community with other Christians. To develop spiritually Hajj Mecca At least once during lifetime One of 5 pillars Wear ihram show all equal Walk round Kabah 7 times Run between 2 mountains (Hagar and her son, Ishmail, were left in the desert without water. Hagar was searching for water for her son. The story says that Ishmail dug his heels into the sand and a spring of water gushed forth.) Mina throw stones at 3 pillars which represent devil Men shave their hair Animal sacrificed Ways of sharing faith with others Collective worship in schools/council of faith in cities Working together after disaster or tragedy /Prison visiting Evangelism Some religions have an expectation to tell other people about their faith.

4 This could be giving out tracts. (leaflets about the religion) There may be special evangelical services. People could go door to door in a neighbourhood. Individuals could tell their families & neighbours about their faith. People could invite their families & neighbours to join them at events at their place of worship. Christianity I am the way, the truth and the life; no one goes to the Father except by me. Go forth and make disciples of all nations. Only people who follow Jesus teachings will go to heaven Therefore duty to convert people Islam Believe everybody is born a Muslim but some parents choose to bring their children up in another religion. Qur an only Muslims will go to Paradise Therefore duty to convert others...but nobody is to be forced into converting to Islam Exam practise Questions (a) Explain what religious believers mean by 'symbols'. [2] (b) Explain how having a religious faith might encourage believers to go on pilgrimage? [4]

5 (c) Religious Believers should not wear symbols of their faith. Give two reasons why a religious believer might agree or disagree. [4] (i)... (ii)... (d) Explain how faith is expressed through the work of two religious charities or organisations. (You must state the religious traditions you are referring to.) [6] (i) (ii) (e) 'Your religion is your own business. You shouldn't talk about it to anyone. Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer. [8]

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