Religious Awareness Q&A Thread

Originally posted by reader1107
E.

Well done! While drinking alcohol is forbidden by strict Muslim practices, it is not a pillar to the Islamic faith.

Originally posted by wittywonka
Well done! While drinking alcohol is forbidden by strict Muslim practices, it is not a pillar to the Islamic faith.

That one was easier -- from teaching sixth grade social studies for three years 😉

Which of the following foods would orthodox Jews consider "not kosher"?

A. Fried chicken
B. Cheesburger
C. Veggie burger
D. Spaghetti

Originally posted by wittywonka
Which of the following foods would orthodox Jews consider "not kosher"?

A. Fried chicken
B. Cheesburger
C. Veggie burger
D. Spaghetti

B -- mixing dairy and meat is forbidden.

I'll stop playing so other people can.

Originally posted by reader1107
B -- mixing dairy and meat is forbidden.

I'll stop playing so other people can.

You know your stuff!

Feel free to answer all you want...although you might hang back for a few...no worries, though. Maybe you could post a question of your own...

Which five books of the Bible are the same books found in the Torah, a holy text of Judaism?

A. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts
B. Exodus, Psalms, Proverbs, Acts, Revelations
C. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
D. Joshua, Judges, I Kings, II Kings, Revelations

I refuse to participate in any quiz/game show type thread in which reader1107 is permitted to take part...

She’s just too dam good!

EDIT: BTW, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy are the Torah, strictly defined.

Originally posted by vistesd
I refuse to participate in any quiz/game show type thread in which reader1107 is permitted to take part...

She’s just too dam good!

EDIT: BTW, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy are the Torah, strictly defined.

Well done! And thanks for catching my typo...

Now I'm nervous since you're participating! You're way over my head... 😉

How did Muhammad receive his revelations from God?

A. God spoke to him directly.
B. God spoke to him through an angel.
C. God spoke to him through his wife.
D. God spoke to him through his friends and followers.

Originally posted by wittywonka
Well done! And thanks for catching my typo...

Now I'm nervous since you're participating! You're way over my head... 😉

I only participate when I think reader1107 isn’t looking...

Originally posted by wittywonka
How did Muhammad receive his revelations from God?

A. God spoke to him directly.
B. God spoke to him through an angel.
C. God spoke to him through his wife.
D. God spoke to him through his friends and followers.

Okay, just before I go..

B.

EDIT: The angel Jibreel--or Gabriel.

Originally posted by vistesd
I only participate when I think reader1107 isn’t looking...

*waving* 😉

Originally posted by reader1107
*waving* 😉

😉

What year do historians believe Jesus was born?

A. 0
B. 3 B.C.
C. 4 B.C.
D. 5 B.C.
E. 6 B.C.

The synoptic gospels are

A. Matthew, Mark, Luke
B. Matthew, Luke, John
C. Mark, Luke, John
D. Matthew, Mark, John