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Explain the notion of Shahadah (the declaration of faith) in Islam

The oneness of Allah is the one most important theological principal in Islam. The first of the five pillars, the declaration of faith, which is the first act that one does to embark on Islam, reiterates ...

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Explain two Christian beliefs about the ascension of Jesus. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

As described in Luke 24:53, the disciples are said to have returned to Jerusalem after the ascention 'with great joy'; thus Christians see the event as a celebration rather than a loss. Although the disci...

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Give two ways in which christians believe the Holy Spirit is at work in the world

1: It allows the establishing of communication with God on a personal level in prayer

2: It can be seen to bring strengh to people in times of need

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What are one religions view on euthanasia. (6 marks)

Roman Catholics disapprove of abortion as they believe in the sanctity of life, they believe that human life has intrinsic value as God man in his image. They also believe that life begins at comception,...

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