British Culture Review: Western Religion Review by Ruth Anderson
Review 1) What has been a major element in Christianity all through its history? –missionaries
Review 2) Which religion has had the biggest influence on Western Culture? –The Roman Catholic church
Review 3) In Catholic belief, what does Salvation come from? –Salvation comes from following the laws and dogma (beliefs) of the Catholic Church.
Review 4) In Catholic belief, who, or what, is the ultimate authority? –The Pope
5) What led to the growth of numerous Protestant religious groups? –The Protestant Reformation Review
6) Who focuses on reading the word of God in the bible? –Protestant religions
Review 7) What did the Reformation lead to? –Emphasis on personal responsibility and individual freedom –Not taking authority for granted –A secularization of life and attitudes.
Review 8) According to Christian teaching what will happen after you die if you are bad? –You go to hell
Review 9) According to Christian teaching what will happen after you die if you are good? –You go to heaven
Review 10) What do many Christians, Jews and Muslims believe? –Many believe that theirs is the only (or at least the best) way to God.
Review 11) How does Christianity compare in size to other world religions? –It is the largest.
End of Western Religion Review