Final exam Practice Essay RST 1450

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Question 31: Essay Given Answer: The Catholic Church has respect for other world religions, and recognizes that they all contain elements of Divine truth, although none of them are regarded to be the one true Church established by Christ. In Nostra Aetate, Carl Rahner advocated for cooperation with and understanding of other religions, even if they had historically conflicted with Christianity (for example, Islam). He also emphasized that discrimination, violence, or hatred against other religions (as seen against the Jews during the Holocaust) were contrary to the teachings and principles of Christ and should not be tolerated or endorsed. These concepts are echoed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, but it also appends that, despite the similarities of other religions with Catholicism, the differences originate from the Evil One and distort the true nature of God and religious belief. For this reason, the famous concept that "outside the Church there is no salvation" is stated, with the exception of those who are not exposed to the Gospel through no fault of their own. Therefore, the Catholic Church still views itself as the one true religion established by Christ, but respects other religions and the elements of universal truth that they contain, and does not exclude the possibility of salvation from all non-Catholics. Question 32: Essay Given Answer: Christianity relates to the five family resemblances of a religion in the following ways: Transcendance is seen in Christianity through the nature of God and the Trinity. God is said to be the Creator of all things, who always existed and always will exist. He is one God composed of three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. In Christianity, God the Son is believed to have become human in the person of Jesus Christ, and his death redeemed mankind from its fallen and sinful nature. This is seen as the ultimate transcendental expression of God's love for humanity, which was created especially in his image and likeness. Rituals are seen in Christianity primarily through the Sacraments. Although the

Sacraments vary among Christian denominations, there are several which are common; notably, Baptism, the Eucharist, and Matrimony. Baptism is a ritual in which an infant (or adult, depending on the circumstances) is symbolically cleansed with water, representing the cleansing of their soul and entry into the Christian religion. The Eucharist is a representation (or, as Catholics believe, an actual re-enactment) of the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross, under the appearances of bread and wine. It is a continuation of the Last Supper feast, which was said to be the first Eucharist. Lastly, while not unique to Christianity, Matrimony is regarded as a sacrament across all Christian denominations. Sacred Stories in Christianity are primarily found in the Bible. The Christian Bible is composed of two Testaments: the Old and the New. The Old Testament contains the Jewish Torah, describing the status of mankind before the coming of Jesus Christ. The New Testament contains the four Gospels, which are distinct accounts of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Christ. It also contains various letters and epistles written by the apostles or disciples after the ascension of Christ, most notably Paul. An important institution in Christianity is the Catholic Church, regarded to be the original church founded by Christ through his apostle Paul. It has survived through apostolic succession, meaning that the apostles appointed bishops as successors, who have continued the line through the present day. In Catholicism, the office of the papacy is regarded with special reverence, since the Pope is the direct successor of Peter, the "rock" chosen by Jesus upon which to build his church. In other Christian denominations, there are various forms of church government and clergy which regulate teachings and minister to the faithful. Ethical teachings in Christianity are derived from both the Bible and Christian tradition. Biblically derived ethical teachings include the Ten Commandments from the Old Testament, and the Beatitudes from the New Testament. In the Catholic Church, the Catechism provides more specific situational guidelines as to how Christians are expected to practice their religion. Other Christian denominations have developed their own unique traditions and guidelines regarding the principles to be observed in a Christian lifestyle. Question 33: Essay

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