Non-Christian Ethical Systems (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards

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Non-Christian Ethical Systems
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Foundation of Jewish ethics

Following divine guidance from Hashem (God)

How many laws in the Torah?

613 laws

What Kosher laws demonstrate

How divine commands translate into everyday food decisions

Examples of prohibited Kosher foods

Bacon, camel, shellfish

Torah rule about meat and dairy

Must be separated; cannot mix them

Buddhism's view on supreme deity

No supreme deity or transcendent being

Buddha's teachings (term)

Dharma

Buddhist commandments/precepts (term)

Pansil

Purpose of the Pansil

Reduce suffering and promote enlightenment

Non-harming principle in Buddhism leads to

Vegetarianism or veganism for many Buddhists

Foundation of Islamic ethics

Following Allah's will

Halal in Islam

Permitted food/behaviour that aligns with Allah's commands

Key difference: Buddhism vs Judaism/Islam

Buddhism has no supreme being; others follow divine commands

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