Topic 148: Religion and Spirituality

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is religion?

2. What is spirituality?

3. Why do people follow different religions?

4. What is your religion, and how do you practice it?

5. How do you feel when you see people practicing their religion?

6. What is the most important thing for people in their religion?

7. Do you think religion can help people be better? Why or why not?

8. How do different religions celebrate important events?

9. What is the difference between religion and spirituality?

10. Why do some people follow more than one religion?

11. How do religious holidays help people feel connected to their faith?

12. Do you think spirituality is important for people’s well-being?

13. What role does religion play in your community?

14. How do you feel when you meet someone from a different religion?

15. What can people do to show respect for different religions?

16. How do you think religion affects people’s behavior and choices?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. How do religion and spirituality influence people’s beliefs and values?

18. Why do you think some people find comfort in spirituality rather than religion?

19. What role does religion play in social and family life?

20. How do you think religion shapes cultural practices and traditions?

21. How do religions teach people to live a good life?

22. What are some common practices in different religions around the world?

23. How does spirituality connect people with nature or the universe?

24. Do you think religion or spirituality can provide answers to life’s big questions?

25. How do religious beliefs affect decisions about work, family, and relationships?

26. Why do some people choose to leave their religion or spirituality behind?

27. What are some of the challenges people face when their religion conflicts with their environment or culture?

28. Do you think religious teachings should change with time? Why or why not?

29. How do people from different religions or spiritual beliefs communicate and respect each other’s views?

30. How does religion affect people’s views on moral issues, such as right and wrong?

31. What is the role of religious leaders in guiding their communities?

32. How can religious teachings promote peace and understanding in the world?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How does religion shape personal and societal values, and what are the long-term effects of these influences?

34. What are the key differences between organized religion and individual spirituality?

35. How do people reconcile their religious or spiritual beliefs with modern scientific understanding?

36. How do different religions approach concepts like suffering, death, and the afterlife?

37. What role does religion play in global conflicts, and how can it contribute to peacebuilding?

38. How do religious practices and spirituality contribute to personal growth and self-discovery?

39. What are the social and psychological impacts of growing up in a religious community versus a secular one?

40. How can religious or spiritual experiences lead to transformative life changes?

41. How does the concept of divine or universal consciousness in various religions influence human behavior?

42. What are the ethical implications of religious or spiritual beliefs in areas such as politics, law, and healthcare?

43. How does the intersection of religion, politics, and culture impact global affairs?

44. What role do religious rituals and traditions play in creating a sense of identity and belonging?

45. How do secularism and the rise of non-religious beliefs affect modern societies?

46. How does the global nature of religion affect the way religious practices are perceived and followed?

47. How do religious leaders and institutions adapt to challenges such as religious pluralism, modernization, and technology?

48. How can interfaith dialogue contribute to better understanding and cooperation among different religious and spiritual communities?