Religious Practices Trivia

1. The two most common ways of disposing of a body after death are burial and cremation. How would Hindus traditionally deal with their dead?

From Quiz The Body Should Be Disposed Of

Answer: Cremation on a funeral pyre

Hindus are normally cremated, traditionally on an open air funeral pyre. Fire is seen as sacred in Hinduism and is a symbol of purity. Hindus believe that the atman (self) of the person who has died will be reincarnated, or will reach moksha (enlightenment). The fire represents the means by which the body is transferred to the heavenly plane, where a new body is created. In countries where open pyres are not permitted, Hindus would usually be cremated in normal crematoria. Special arrangements can sometimes be made to accommodate Hindu traditions. For example, traditionally the eldest son would light the funeral pyre, so some crematoria allow the eldest son to press the button which controls the furnace.

From Quiz Sweetest Devotion

Answer: Guru Granth Sahib

The Mool Mantar is the first sentence in the Guru Granth Sahib, which is the Sikh holy book. It includes statements like 'There is only one God' and 'He is the creator'. The Mool Mantra is part of the Japji Sahib prayer and sums up what Sikhs believe in. It is said during the early morning prayer.

From Quiz All Night

Answer: Candle

In the tradition of all Abrahamic religions, God created the world in six days and on the seventh day he rested. This is a guide to people to take a day of rest every week. In Judaism, this day is called the Shabbat or Sabbath and begins at sundown on Friday evening, lasting till three stars appear in the sky on Saturday night. The Shabbat candles are lit and a blessing is recited to mark the beginning of this time.

From Quiz Keys to the Kingdom

Answer: Festival of Lights

Diwali, or The Festival of Lights, is held in autumn. It's a festive time celebrated by Hindu, Jain, and Sikh believers.

From Quiz Like A Prayer

Answer: Genuflecting

Catholicism is not the only religion to use the bended knee form of supplication as an honor. Dating back to the ancient Persian Empire, the act of kneeling on bended knee has been known as a sign of respect for an authority figure. When Alexander the Great conquered Persia he adopted the practice and it later spread to the rest of Europe. The description of bending to a knee as genuflection comes from the Latin "genuflectio", the word for kneeling. Genuflecting in the Roman Catholic Church is considered one the highest forms of respect and is reserved for the most sacred of rituals. According to the General Instructions of the Roman Missal (a guidebook of the Catholic liturgy) No. 274, genuflection signifies adoration. As such, it is reserved for receiving the Most Blessed Sacrament (communion), as well as for certain celebrations during the Good Friday/Easter period. Genuflecting, however, remains a congregant's personal choice and is performed by Catholics to signify deep emotion and respect.

From Quiz Hope and Despair

Answer: Golden Temple

The name Harmandir Sahib translates to 'Temple of God'. More famous by the moniker of the Golden Temple, the construction of this gurudwara was begun by the fourth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Ram Das in the late 16th century. In the 19th century, Ranjit Singh, the first king of the Sikh Empire, covered the upper part of the temple in gold leading to it being called the Golden Temple.

From Quiz Marry You

Answer: Judaism

The timing varies, but at a high point of the wedding -- maybe just after the benedictions, or maybe at the very end of the ceremony -- the groom will step on a wineglass, breaking it against the tile it sits on. (Some couples substitute a light bulb, which is more fragile. This can be a wise choice: I was once at a wedding where the tile broke before the glass did!) The custom makes a general point about the transience of joy, but also a specific one: it reminds those present of a very great sorrow, the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem nearly two thousand years ago. It is impossible to overstate that building's importance in Judaism; many rites described in the Bible cannot be performed in the Temple's absence.

From Quiz Famous Prayers

Answer: The Lord's Prayer

The Lord's Prayer was given by Jesus to his disciples in response to their request that he "teach" them "to pray." Versions of the prayer may be found in both Luke 11:2-4 and Matthew 6:9-13. The prayer is frequently used in the liturgies of many Christian denominations. This prayer is often called "the Our Father" by Catholics because it begins "Our Father, who art in heaven." Here is the Roman Catholic version in its entirety: "Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name; Thy kingdom come Thy will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil."

From Quiz That Was Fast

Answer: Yom Kippur and Tisha B'Av

Traditionally observant Jews strictly avoid all food and drink, including water on Yom Kippur and Tisha B'Av, the major fast days, going so far as to refrain from brushing their teeth or taking non-essential medicine. Except for Yom Kippur, the biblical requirement of keeping Shabbat (the Sabbath) overrules any fast days. Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement and Tisha B'Av (9th of Av) marks the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, which occurred on the same day of the year 656 years apart.

From Quiz Religious Rituals that Celebrate the Best of Times

Answer: Bat Mitzvah

According to Jewish tradition, when a female turns 12, she celebrates her Bat Mitzvah. This ritual marks transition into adulthood and the resulting responsibility for one's own actions. As with most religions there are variations in the celebration. This rite coincides with puberty and signifies that the female is now a woman and not a child. These celebrations include readings from the Torah and elaborate feasting. Gifts for the celebrated are also given by all who are invited. Sounds like one of the best of times to me!

From Quiz Love, Religiously

Answer: 4

Polygyny has it roots in pride, courage and gallantry, and is also an act of pride and power, the man stating openly that he is capable of supporting more than one wife. The Qur'an states that these men must deal with all their wives equally, and must not favour any particular wife. Whilst polygamy is illegal in most countries, and many prohibit people living polygamously, in the U.K. it is recognised in cases of immigration or citizenship, if the marriages were performed in countries that permit it.

From Quiz Pilgrimage

Answer: Apollo

The Oracle of Delphi was the most important oracle in ancient Greece and was the focal point of the Delphi site, dedicated to the worship of god Apollo. For over 11 centuries (since the 9th century BC till 395 AD, when Roman Emperor Theodosius I ordered the closing of all pagan temples), everyone, from kings to common people, came to Delphi, seeking council about everything, from important political matters (like wars and the founding of colonies) to personal affairs, and maybe glimpses of their future. The prophecies, which often took the form of riddles, were made by Pythia - the high priestess of the oracle, who transmitted the words of god Apollo. The site of Delphi also contained the omphalos stone (regarded as the center of the Earth), thus being revered as a sacred place throughout the Greek world.

From Quiz Religious Services

Answer: Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday

Matins is a morning service. It consists of readings from the Book of Psalms, as well as hymns and prayers. It does not feature the reception of Communion.

From Quiz Circumambulation

Answer: Kaaba

The circumambulation of the Kaaba is known as Tawaf and it is considered an act of worship and submission to Allah. Those on a Hajj are required to circumambulate the Kaaba in a counterclockwise direction seven times.

From Quiz Prayers

Answer: St. Patrick

The prayer has several verses. It asks that "Christ [be] in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me."

From Quiz Holidays Born From Religion

Answer: Candlemas

The name comes from the fact that all the candles to be used in the church for the coming year were brought to mass to be blessed. This holiday falls on the mid-point of winter and it was said that the weather that day foretold of more winter or an early spring.

From Quiz Different Religions and Their Festivals

Answer: Vaisakhi

The Sikh new year, Vaisakhi, is celebrated according to the Indian calendar. On this day, the 10th prophet, Guru Gobind Singh, baptised the Sikhs and changed their {names;} men into Singh (lion) and the women into Kaur (princess).

From Quiz Sweetest Devotion

Answer: Minaret

The tower, called a minaret, is either attached or near to the mosque. The man who calls people to prayer is called a muezzin. Prayer is one of the five Pillars of Islam: it's something that all Muslims are called to do.

From Quiz Fasting and Praying

Answer: Good Friday

Good Friday was called 'good' in the sense of the word that means holy, because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ made for the world.

From Quiz Keys to the Kingdom

Answer: Eid Al-Fitr

Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of a month of fasting. It's an important holiday that's also referred to as the Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, and the Sweet Festival.

From Quiz Like A Prayer

Answer: Mantras & mantra

Buddhism does not have a unified set of practices and liturgy. In part, this is because the nature of Buddhism is different from classic western religions. Buddhists do not worship the Buddha or "enlightened one" as a deity, but rather venerate his insights and teachings. As such, the purpose of prayer is different. A Buddhist prayer is not a profession of faith, but is an attempt to focus the worshipper's energy to accomplish a task or achieve greater understanding. At its most basic, a mantra is a word or phrase recited to raise the level of concentration or awareness of the person. The mantra is supposed to opens the mind of the Buddhist to permit a deeper sense of self-understanding and the natural world. Thus, any verse or words the adherent believes are powerful when repeated often can be used as a mantra.

From Quiz Hope and Despair

Answer: Hair

The temple is dedicated to Venkateswara, a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. It is one of the most visited religious sites in the world with the number of devotees received daily ranging from 50,000 to 100,000. Pilgrims tonsure their heads at the temple and the hair is offered to the deity as an act of sacrifice and humility.

From Quiz Famous Prayers

Answer: The Shema

The Shahadah is the basic statement of faith of Muslims: "There is no God but Allah, and Mohammed is his messenger." The Shema Yisrael begins "Hear, Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one. Blessed be the name of his glorious kingdom forever and ever." It then goes on to include the line quoted above and continues, "And these words that I command you today shall be in your heart. And you shall teach them diligently to your children, and you shall speak of them when you sit at home, and when you walk along the way, and when you lie down and when you rise up. And you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be for frontlets between your eyes. And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates."

From Quiz World Prayer Beads

Answer: Hinduism

Both Hindus and Buddhists use a set of beads called a mala as an aid to prayer. The mala usually consists of 108 beads. They are primarily used to count mantras, but can also be used when repeating the names of a deity.

From Quiz That Was Fast

Answer: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday

In 1966, Pope Paul VI issued the "Paenitemini", the Apostolic Constitution On Penance, which radically changed the Catholic fasting requirements. Following the "Paenitemini", the US bishops decreed that Ash Wednesday and Good Friday were the days when US Catholics were obligated to fast. Pope Paul VI recommended that fasting and abstinence be voluntary, appropriate to the local economic situation, and replaced with prayer and charitable works on minor fast days. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, and Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus.

From Quiz Pilgrimage

Answer: Via Francigena

The Via Francigena is the medieval pilgrimage road which connects Canterbury to Rome - the headquarters of the Catholic Church. The route passes through England, France, Switzerland and Italy. The "Eternal City" is the site of relics of numerous saints and early martyrs as well as the death place of two of the most preeminent early Christian missionaries - apostle Peter and apostle Paul. Rome and the Vatican in particular are still important pilgrimage destinations today and have, in the early twenty-first century, witnessed the second largest pilgrimage in the history of Christendom, with the event of the Funeral of Pope John Paul II.

From Quiz Circumambulation

Answer: Sukkot

Sukkot is a seven-day holiday that begins on the 15th day of Tishri. Along with Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot (Pentecost), Sukkot is one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals of Judaism.

From Quiz Holidays Born From Religion

Answer: St. George's Day

St. George's Day, April 23, was widely celebrated early on but saw a decline by the 18th century. More recently, there has been some interest in making it a public holiday. One of the more popular customs is to wear a red rose in your lapel.

From Quiz Different Religions and Their Festivals

Answer: Eid-Ul-Fitr

Eid-Ul-Fitr marks the end of a month of fasting for the Muslims.

From Quiz Christmas Is Cancelled This Year

Answer: Your own

In spite of a common misconception, LaVeyan Satanism does not involve devil worship, but is rather atheist in nature. The derivation of "Satanist" is via the Hebrew word meaning "adversary" and signifies the opposition to monotheistic belief. Satanism is centered on the self as the most important entity and promotes indulgence and joy in the earthly life - as such, it shouldn't be surprising that each practitioner's own birthday is also the most holy day of the year in that religion.

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