Inter-religious relations Questions and Answers Grade 12

Religion Studies Grade 12 Term 1, Weeks 1-10 3 questions

3 exam questions on this topic from Religion Studies Grade 12 past papers, each with a full answer.

What the ATP covers

Exclusivism, inclusivism and pluralism; inter-religious dialogue and cooperation.

Textbook: CAPS Annual Teaching Plan, Grade 12, Term 1: Variety of religions and religious freedom.

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NSC September 2025 P2 (Eastern Cape) Inter-religious relations (6 x 2)

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Six points on religious cooperation in South Africa before 1994 are:

Apartheid dominated all areas of life, including religion.
Only Christianity was recognised in public life and taught in schools.
Other religions were ignored or misrepresented, so religions lived apart from each other and even within one religion there was racial separation.
During the struggle years religion became a powerful force of resistance and unity, and leaders of different religions stood and protested together.
Struggle leaders included Desmond Tutu, Frank Chikane, Allan Boesak, Denis Hurley, Imam Haron and Chief Rabbi Cyril Harris.
Bodies formed included the SACC (1968), the Call of Islam (1984), the WCRP-SA branch (1984) and Jews for Justice (1985).

NSC September 2025 P2 (Eastern Cape) Inter-religious relations (5 x 2)

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Five achievements (and failures) of the NRLF or NICSA are:

HIV/AIDS: new infections have decreased and free treatment is available.
Religion in education: different religions are given fair opportunities in schools.
Preventing conflict: cooperation among religions has helped to prevent inter-religious conflict in South Africa.
Failure on abuse: child abuse and gender-based violence are still increasing.
Failure on values: fraud and corruption keep increasing, so ethical and moral values are not yet well promoted.

NSC September 2025 P2 (Eastern Cape) Inter-religious relations (4 x 2)

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Four purposes of PROCMURA are:

To bear witness to the gospel by living a Christian life within an interfaith environment.
To promote peaceful co-existence between Christians and Muslims.
To promote constructive engagement with Muslims for peace and to empower women and youth through educational programmes.
To help reconcile Christians and Muslims.