With reference to any ONE religion that you have studied, discuss its central teachings under the following headings: Nature of the world

Six teachings of Islam on humanity, community and the individual are:

1. Islam balances the rights of the individual with the rights of the community.
2. If the two conflict, the right of the community takes precedence.
3. Individual rights may not harm or violate the rights of the majority.
4. The individual has rights that cannot be denied, but they come with obligations to family, community and state.
5. Muslims must support and help the weak, and the community must create conditions in which all its members can develop their physical and intellectual abilities.
6. The community encourages what is good and forbids what is evil, is run by mutual consultation, and Muslims have social obligations to all humanity.

Six teachings of Islam on the nature of divinity are:

1. Islam believes in one universal God, Allah.
2. Belief in the oneness of Allah is the foundation of Islam.
3. Allah has other titles that show His attributes.
4. He is the Creator (Khaliq) and Originator (Badi) of the universe.
5. He keeps creating new forms of life and sustains all of creation.
6. Humans must acknowledge Allah and live according to His will, and the Qur'an shapes the Muslim understanding of divinity.

Six symptoms of a person addicted to drugs and alcohol are:

1. Physical changes: the person may lose weight, and the skin may change colour or develop rashes.
2. Psychological problems: the person may suffer depression, anxiety and paranoia, become violent and withdraw from others.
3. Neglected responsibilities: work, studies and family duties are ignored because the substance comes first.
4. Poor judgement: the person takes risks such as unsafe sex and lies to hide the habit.
5. Criminal behaviour: the person steals or sells small items like cell phones to fund the habit.
6. Money problems: large amounts of money are spent on drugs and alcohol, leaving the person in financial difficulty.

Five teachings of Christianity regarding substance abuse are:

1. Do not get drunk: Ephesians 5:18 says believers must not get drunk on wine, which leads to wrong behaviour, but be filled with the Spirit.
2. The body is a temple: 1 Corinthians 6:19 teaches that the body belongs to God, so it must be respected and kept holy.
3. Wasted money: Isaiah 55:2 asks why people spend money on what does not satisfy, so spending on drugs brings no benefit.
4. Warning against drinking: Proverbs 20:1 and Isaiah 5:22 warn that strong drink makes people violent and foolish.
5. Kingdom of God: Galatians 5:21 says people who live in drinking bouts and similar behaviour will not inherit the kingdom of God, so followers must abstain.

Five causes of substance abuse are:

1. Family background: a person with family members who abuse substances is at higher risk of doing the same.
2. Mental health problems: some people misuse alcohol or drugs because of an untreated mental condition.
3. Coping with pressure: people use substances to escape stress, money worries and relationship problems.
4. Peer pressure: where substance use is the norm in a group, individuals feel forced to join in.
5. Boredom and lack of purpose: people without a sense of direction, or who feel depressed, anxious or out of control, turn to substances.