Religion & Faith trivia questions
505 multiple-choice Religion & Faith trivia questions with four options and the answer.
- This method uses books for predicting ones future. The person should take a book, open to a random page and read a passage. Then he should interpret it.
- This way of divination uses onion sprouts. First a ritual is held in order to state what the divination is about. Then the onion sprouts are put on an altar. It is thought that onion sprouts can tell you about friends and relatives who are far away, give love advice and answer yes or no questions about the future.
- This method uses birds to predict the future. The divinator scatters grains and then he carefully observes the way the birds peck at the grain.
- In ancient times people thought that illnesses were caused by demons, possessing the soul of a person. So they cured those illnesses with exorcism. Exorcism is derived from the Greek word exorkizein. What does this word mean?
- Ancient Babylonian priests were one of the first exorcists. They meant to destroy the evil spirit, possessing the victim, by performing this ritual.
- Jesus Christ is considered to be an exorcist. One of the legends tells of Jesus casting out multiple demons from a madman. The spirits then entered the bodies of some animals. What kind of animals were they?
- In Judaism the evil spirit that possesses the soul of its victim is called dybbuk. It is exorcised through this part of the body.
- The exorcist must feel as free of sin as possible. Why?
- Exorcism is related to ASC. What does ASC stand for?
- During Christian exorcism, the victim is to hold a crucifix and the exorcist is encouraged to use holy water and relics. These two other objects should also be present.
- Although all exorcisms proceed differently, some stages are common. There are five common stages - The Presence, Break-point, The Voice, The Clash and this.
- The magic wand is a must have accessory of every witch, if she wants to work wonders. What is the wand is made of?
- Every new witch receives a special craft name, which they only disclose to coven members and keep a secret from everyone else. Why?
- Incense is often used in witchcraft. What is the meaning of jasmine scented incense?
- This is one of the most widely used religious symbols. It is generally used for protection. Even though it is often associated with witchcraft, it was also used in Christianity, symbolizing the five wounds of Christ.
- This is when the spell casting powers are at their fullest. It is the hour of midnight on a full moon.
- It is the magical power of this herb: In the event of some kind of troublesome misfortune, gather the root with care during the descent of the lions cub and hang it around your neck. It will drive away cares and cause a merry heart. - Syrenius (1540 - 1611).
- When you collect flowers or herbs for magical purposes you should have in mind the hour at which you gather them. What are the magical hours?
- This ancient pagan ritual was practiced in Scotland until the end of the 19th century. It allows a couple to make a commitment to each other within their own spiritual path. This commitment lasts for one year and a day. After that the couple can go their own way or renew their bond.
- What is this spell used for? Dear Father, tsar fire, be gentle and kind to me. Burn away all my aches pains, tears worries.
- What is the Catholic term describing a place of purification after bodily death, but before the soul enters heaven?
- This part of the Catholic mass, in which the priest asks God to change the bread and wine into Jesus body and blood, is called what?
- What was the church council that revised the prayers used in the Catholic mass and authorized masses to be said in the language of the local people?
- A schism in the Christian church culminated in two bishops excommunicating each other in 1054, resulting in what?
- What is the Catholic term for a person who, after death, goes to heaven?
- What does the Catholic church teach about Mary, Jesus mother?
- According to the Bibles description of the creation of the world, on what day of the week were the sun, moon, and stars formed?
- Who begged for the body of Jesus to give it a proper burial?
- What scripture of the King James Bible is most noted for the story of the birth of Jesus?
- According to the biblical texts, whom do these words belong to: Thou shalt have no other gods before me!?